The metal icons announce global performances celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary
Twisted Sister is back — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” has confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary, after completing their 40 and Fuck It Tour in 2016.
While full details remain under wraps, founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French couldn’t contain his excitement about reaching a milestone that once seemed impossible:
“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!” French 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 Fucking Sister will hit stages around the world because we sitll wanna rock!!” frontman Dee Snider says.
The band that gave us headbanging anthems, legendary MTV videos, and enough eyeliner to keep Max Factor in business is returning to stages around the world.
The band last toured with drummer Mike Portnoy in 2016, following the tragic death of drummer A.J. Pero. These guys have survived the club circuit grind of the ’70s, MTV domination in the ’80s, breakups, makeups, PMRC hearings (shoutout to Dee for that Senate testimony), and enough lineup changes to make Spinal Tap sweat.
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” are the two most licensed songs in the history of heavy metal, for film, TV and advertising. They’ve sold over 35 million albums worldwide and have collected 31 silver, gold, platinum, and multi-platinum album sales certifications across eight countries.
Twisted Sister will hit stages around the world in 2026 with the return of Joe “Seven” Franco on drums, a former member of Twisted Sister who last recorded and performed with the band in 1987 for the Love is for Suckers album and tour. Playing bass will be Russell Pzütto, who has previously appeared in concert with Twisted Sister and has been a touring member of Dee Snider’s solo projects.
Tour dates and details remain under wraps.
