Dee Snider regrets calling Twisted Sister’s reunion tour “bullshit”
Twisted Sister, the epitome of glam heavy metal, is set to reunite for their 50th-anniversary tour, much to the surprise of fans and critics alike. This announcement comes as a stark contradiction to previous statements made by the band’s iconic frontman, Dee Snider, who had staunchly criticized reunion tours as “bullshit” and condemned other bands for breaking promises made during farewell tours, as seen with Black Sabbath and Mötley Crüe.
It was in 2023 that Snider voiced his disdain for bands reneging on their retirements, stating, “I’ve said when people retire, they should leave the stage. I’m tired of buying ‘No More Tours’ shirts and seeing people signing contracts in blood and then they show up three years later. I don’t believe in that bullshit.” Furthermore, he emphasized his stance as a “man of my word” and unequivocally declared that Twisted Sister was disbanded after their farewell tour, leaving minimal leeway only for the occasional charity show or sporadic performances.
The news of Twisted Sister’s 50th-anniversary world tour announcement was met with jubilation by founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French who expressed enthusiasm for reaching this milestone after performing thousands of shows under the Twisted Sister banner. French hailed the legacy they had created, stating, “We are proud to celebrate a milestone that once felt unthinkable: a 50-year anniversary!! We have created a music and performance legacy that has and will continue to inspire millions of fans around the world. Twisted Forever, Forever Twisted!”
Dee Snider, in his characteristically brash manner, acknowledged the significance of a band still being desired by fans after fifty years and declared, “In 2026, Twisted Fucking Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!” However, the absence of concrete tour dates and ticket availability was noted, leaving fans questioning the credibility of a band proclaiming a farewell tour only to reconvene for a major milestone event.
The irony of Twisted Sister’s reunion in light of their previous anti-reunion sentiment has not gone unnoticed, and the band, along with Dee Snider, now stand at a crossroads where their actions beg for an explanation. The revelation of a forthcoming world tour to commemorate their half-century of rock and roll history has sparked intrigue, controversy, and a slew of inquiries into the integrity of bands bidding goodbye only to resurface with a celebratory comeback. As they prepare to embark on this landmark tour, Twisted Sister’s legacy continues to captivate the masses, ensuring a rock journey that defies expectations and challenges conventions.