September 24, 2025
Twisted Sister's 50th anniversary reunion tour: Demonstrating that retirement is only a recommendation.
Fifty years ago, Twisted Sister clawed its way out of a bar called The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, New York, covered in eyeliner and louder than your neighbor’s lawn mower at 7 a.m. Now, against Dee Snider’s many, many promises to the contrary, the band is back.
In 2026, they’ll celebrate their half-century milestone with a reunion tour that makes the word "farewell" look about as trustworthy as a politician’s campaign slogan. And yes, they still insist they wanna rock.
In 2026, they’ll celebrate their half-century milestone with a reunion tour that makes the word "farewell" look about as trustworthy as a politician’s campaign slogan. And yes, they still insist they wanna rock.
I Wanna Rock
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From farewell to just kidding
In 2016, Twisted Sister wrapped up their so-called final tour, "Forty and F\\ It," after the death of drummer A.J. Pero, with Dee Snider vowing never to tour again. Now at 70, he admits that promise was full of crap, and has reunited the band for a 2026 comeback.
The lineup includes Snider, guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, drummer Joe "Seven" Franco, and bassist Russell Pzütto. Together, they’re planning around 20 shows across festivals worldwide, with Barcelona Rock Fest in July as the only officially confirmed date so far.
Snider summed up the reunion best: "If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after 50 years, how can you not answer the call?" In other words, grab your spandex, folks, because the call is collect.
The lineup includes Snider, guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, drummer Joe "Seven" Franco, and bassist Russell Pzütto. Together, they’re planning around 20 shows across festivals worldwide, with Barcelona Rock Fest in July as the only officially confirmed date so far.
Snider summed up the reunion best: "If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after 50 years, how can you not answer the call?" In other words, grab your spandex, folks, because the call is collect.
A legacy of noise, neon, and never taking it
In the 1980s, Twisted Sister ruled MTV with hits like "We’re Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock," turning bedrooms into mosh pits and parents into PMRC crusaders. With wild fashion, defiant anthems, and their 1984 album _Stay Hungry,_ they cemented their place in rock history.
Twisted Sister survived breakups, reunions, and more lineup changes than a soap opera, all while fending off critics who called them too loud or too garish, though those same critics probably still hum "We’re Not Gonna Take It" in the cereal aisle.
Inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2023, the band has gone from a bar with a poetry-night name to MTV stardom and now, five decades later, is storming festival stages again. They remain not just a nostalgic punchline but a living, screaming reminder that they’re still ready to rock, whether you are or not.
Because in the gospel according to Twisted Sister, we’re still not gonna take it—especially not quietly.
Twisted Sister survived breakups, reunions, and more lineup changes than a soap opera, all while fending off critics who called them too loud or too garish, though those same critics probably still hum "We’re Not Gonna Take It" in the cereal aisle.
Inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2023, the band has gone from a bar with a poetry-night name to MTV stardom and now, five decades later, is storming festival stages again. They remain not just a nostalgic punchline but a living, screaming reminder that they’re still ready to rock, whether you are or not.
Because in the gospel according to Twisted Sister, we’re still not gonna take it—especially not quietly.
Wikipedia
List of Twisted Sister members
Twisted Sister was an American heavy metal band from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. Formed in late December 1972 as cover band Silver Star,
Key Takeaways
Twisted Sister is planning a comeback tour to celebrate their 50-year career, reaffirming their commitment to rock and roll despite past promises of retirement.
- Twisted Sister, originally formed in 1973, is planning a reunion tour in 2026, marking their half-century in the music industry.
- The band, including original members Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, and Eddie Ojeda, with some lineup changes, will perform around 20 shows across various festivals.
- Twisted Sister’s enduring legacy is highlighted by their 1980s hits and their recent induction into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2023.