Twisted Sister Revives 50th Anniversary Shows with Sebastian Bach

Twisted Sister, the iconic hard rock band, has revived plans for a limited series of 50th anniversary shows this fall, with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach stepping in as lead vocalist following Dee Snider's recent retirement due to health concerns.

The announcement, shared by guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, confirms Bach will perform on a handful of select dates, starting with a September 4 appearance at the Alaska State Fair. The shows mark the band's first live performances since Snider's departure last month, which initially led to the cancellation of a planned reunion tour. Snider, 70, cited degenerative arthritis in his knees and related heart issues as reasons for stepping away, conditions that made the physical demands of touring unsustainable. Doctors advised against the high-energy stage antics that defined Twisted Sister's performances, prompting the longtime frontman to resign.

Bach, who fronted Skid Row from 1987 to 1996, expressed deep emotion over the opportunity during a recent interview on SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk show. He described a heartfelt phone call with Snider shortly before the news broke, where the two exchanged blessings and reflected...