Image: Twisted Sister – Official Press Photo
Unbelievable but true: the legendary Twisted Sister, known for hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock”, are returning to the big stages for their 50th anniversary. It marks the first tour since the “40 and Fuck It” farewell run in 2016.
The Comeback Lineup
The reunion will take place in the spirit of “We Still Wanna Rock!”. Frontman Dee Snider, founding member Jay Jay French, and guitarist Eddie Ojeda will once again share the stage. On drums will be Joe Franco, who already played with the band in the 1980s and appeared on the 1987 album Love Is for Suckers. On bass is Russell Pzütto, who was previously part of Dee Snider’s solo band. Bassist Mark Mendoza, however, will not be joining the tour. Details such as tour dates or cities have not yet been announced.
Jay Jay French on the anniversary:
"Beginning on February 2nd, 1976 in a little bar called The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, NY, Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda and I have called ourselves Twisted Sister and stood shoulder to shoulder for nearly five decades, through multiple personnel changes and thousands of performances. 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 on the comeback:
"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 Fucking Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!"
