Twisted Sister are reuniting for a fiftieth anniversary tour.
Twisted Sister are reuniting for a fiftieth anniversary tour
The I Imagine In Rock ‘n’ Roll group – made up of Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Joe “Seven” Franco and Russell Pzütto – hung up their touring guitars for good in 2016, however they are going to be again on stage subsequent 12 months to mark half a century of their legendary heavy steel band.
In a joint announcement with Final Basic Rock, they wrote on Instagram: “BREAKING: TWISTED SISTER TO LAUNCH REUNION TOUR IN 2026!
“The rockers behind “We’re Not Gonna Take It” will storm phases world wide subsequent 12 months in celebration of their fiftieth anniversary.
“The lineup will embody lead singer Dee Snider, guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, drummer Joe “Seven” Franco and bassist Russell Pzütto.”
Snider insisted the group are “answering the decision” from followers who’re determined to see them again on stage, and stated the band “nonetheless wish to rock”.
The publish continued: “Snider says: “When you’re fortunate sufficient to be in a band that individuals nonetheless wish to see after fifty years(!), how are you going to not reply the decision? In 2026, Twisted F***ing Sister will hit phases world wide as a result of WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!
“Maintain your eyes and ears peeled for more information, together with particular cities, dates and venues. (sic)”
Russell Pzütto has changed longtime bassist Mark Mendoza within the lineup, and the group have “wished Mark effectively in his future endeavours”.
Guitarist Jay Jay is quoted by Rolling Stone journal as saying: “Me, Dee and Eddie have carried out as Twisted Sister for practically 50 years with 10 completely different bass gamers and drummers.
“The band has by no means mentioned inside realignment earlier than and has no intention of doing it now.
“Suffice to say that the majority bands with a 50-year historical past have gone via realignment as a byproduct of time. We want Mark effectively in his future endeavours.”
Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero handed away in March 2015, aged 55, and Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has crammed in for him since.
However Joe Franco, who has beforehand performed drums for the group, would be the stickman on their upcoming tour.
