Twisted Sister and Sebastian Bach have officially locked in their first run of shows together, giving fans a glimpse at what the band’s next chapter actually looks like onstage.
After months of speculation following Dee Snider’s retirement, Twisted Sister has confirmed a small batch of North American dates across September and October, It’s not a full blown world tour just yet, but it’s enough to test the waters with Bach fronting one of hard rock’s most recognisable outfits (per Metal Sucks).
The first confirmed dates
The newly announced shows include:
- September 4th – Palmer, AK – Borealis Theatre
- September 12th – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
- October 8th – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
- October 10th – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
It’s a tight run, but it signals that Twisted Sister aren’t content to let their 50th anniversary quietly fade out.
Filling Dee Snider’s boots
Snider’s exit came down to health and a refusal to perform at anything less than full throttle, as he put it:
‘the idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self.’
That decision initially killed off reunion plans entirely, but within a month, the band pivoted, scaling back their ambitions and bringing in Bach to take over vocal duties.
Snider has since backed the move publicly, saying: ‘I totally approve of Sebastian Bach stepping in for me. He’s a true fan & will honor what I did with every show! My son Jesse and Bas are the only people I believe can deliver. Bas got the call.’
Bach’s deep cut obsession
If there’s any doubt about Bach’s credentials, his own words make it clear he’s not just parachuting in for a payday.
‘I am a fan of Twisted Sister. And I’ll tell you right now, I’m probably a bigger fan of Twisted Sister than anybody watching this. I love that band. I used to go see them whenever I could.’
He’s also not just leaning on the hits.
‘I really love the album ‘You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll’… I love the ‘Under The Blade’ album… there’s an earlier period of that band where they were one of the most ferocious rock bands that you will ever see.’
That’s the interesting part, this could either feel like a nostalgia lap, or something a bit more dangerous if Bach digs into the band’s sharper edges.
Australia’s watching from the sidelines for now, but If these shows land, don’t be surprised if this experiment stretches further.
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