Professionally known as Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Joe “Seven” Franco and Russell Pzütto are reuniting for a 50th anniversary tour.
Having hung up their touring guitars in 2016, the iconic heavy metal band is slated to return together in 2026 for the half century mark.
Taking to Instagram for a collective announcement with Ultimate Classic Rock, the musicians wrote:
“BREAKING: TWISTED SISTER TO LAUNCH REUNION TOUR IN 2026!” “The rockers behind “We’re Not Gonna Take It” will storm stages around the world next year in celebration of their 50th anniversary. “The lineup will include lead singer Dee Snider, guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, drummer Joe “Seven” Franco and bassist Russell Pzütto.” “Snider says: “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the call? In 2026, Twisted F***ing Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!” “Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more info, including specific cities, dates and venues. (sic)”
Insisting that the band is “answering the call” from fans who are desperate to see them back on stage, Snider said the group “still want to rock”.
Russell Pzütto has replaced longtime bassist Mark Mendoza in the lineup, and the act have “wished Mark well in his future endeavours”.
Guitarist Jay Jay is quoted by Rolling Stone magazine as saying: “Me, Dee and Eddie have performed as Twisted Sister for nearly 50 years with 10 different bass players and drummers.” “The band has never discussed internal realignment before and has no intention of doing it now.” “Suffice to say that almost all bands with a 50-year history have gone through realignment as a byproduct of time. We wish Mark well in his future endeavors.”
At the age of 55, Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero passed away in March of 2015, and drummer Mike Portnoy has filled in for him since. But Joe Franco, who has previously played drums for the group, will be the stickman on their upcoming tour.
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Author: Saul Goode
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