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Twisted Sister Announces First New Shows Without Dee Snider
The legendary rock band is returning to the stage with a new frontman, Sebastian Bach.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:06pm
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Twisted Sister's new lineup will bring their signature heavy metal sound back to the stage for one final tour.Palmer TodayThe iconic heavy metal band Twisted Sister has announced their first new concert dates since the departure of longtime frontman Dee Snider. The newly revealed shows will feature Sebastian Bach as the group's new lead vocalist, replacing Snider who had to bow out of the band's planned 50th anniversary farewell tour due to health issues.
Why it matters
Twisted Sister was one of the most successful heavy metal acts of the 1980s, known for their outrageous stage presence and anthemic hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It." The departure of Dee Snider, who had been the face of the band since 1976, marks a major transition for the group as they look to continue performing live with a new frontman.
The details
The newly announced Twisted Sister shows will kick off on September 4th in Palmer, Alaska at the Borealis Theatre, followed by performances at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma on September 12, The OLG Stage at Fallsview in Niagara Falls on October 8, and Caesar Windor in Ontario on October 10. Along with new vocalist Sebastian Bach, the band's current lineup features longtime guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, bassist Russell Pzutto, and drummer Joey Cassata.
- Twisted Sister was originally scheduled to embark on their 50th anniversary farewell tour in 2026, but those plans were shelved after Dee Snider's abrupt retirement.
- The band's first new shows with Sebastian Bach as the frontman will begin on September 4, 2026 in Palmer, Alaska.
The players
Twisted Sister
A legendary heavy metal band known for their flamboyant stage presence and hit songs like "We're Not Gonna Take It" in the 1980s.
Dee Snider
The longtime frontman of Twisted Sister who was forced to retire from the band's planned farewell tour due to health issues.
Sebastian Bach
The new lead vocalist for Twisted Sister, replacing Dee Snider. Bach is a veteran rock singer known for his work with the band Skid Row.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to get back on stage and give our fans one last epic run of shows, even if it's with a new frontman. Sebastian is the perfect fit to carry on the Twisted Sister legacy.”
— Jay Jay French, Guitarist, Twisted Sister
What’s next
Twisted Sister is expected to announce additional tour dates in the coming months as they ramp up their live schedule with Sebastian Bach as the new lead vocalist.
The takeaway
The departure of iconic frontman Dee Snider marks a major transition for Twisted Sister, but the band is forging ahead with a new singer in Sebastian Bach to give fans one final run of high-energy heavy metal performances before potentially retiring for good.
