Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from New York City popularized in comedic music videos on the television channel MTV in the 1980s. Although formed as a Bowie-inspired glam band by guitar player Jay Jay French in 1973, the band`s style shifted to a more heavy metal-influenced sound when Dee Snider joined the band and took over songwriting. They fused the shock tactics of Alice Cooper and W.A.S.P.
Vintage Magazines with Twisted Sister
Screamer Magazine January 1993
Articles with Twisted Sister
DEE SNIDER – Ready To Leave A Scar
Dee Snider is ready to rock (again) with his fifth solo album Leave A Scar released through Napalm Records on July 30th and it’s already hit #19 on the Top 20 Billboard Charts. At 66 years old, Snider can still deliver a sledgehammer of heavy metal music with the same vehemence he had in his… Read more »
“TWISTED SISTER: METAL MELTDOWN Live At The Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas” Debuts At #1 On Billboard’s “Music Video Sales” Chart
Twisted Sister’s highly anticipated DVD release, TWISTED SISTER: METAL MELTDOWN LIVE AT THE HARD ROCK CASINO LAS VEGAS – A CONCERT TO HONOR A.J. PERO, has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Music Video Sales” chart. Released July 22 via Loud & Proud Records in association with Rock Fuel Media and directed by Brian Lockwood (Bon… Read more »
“METAL MELTDOWN” New Series Of Four Concert DVDs Set To Launch
The first “Metal Meltdown” concert series event kicked off at The Joint at the world famous Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on May 30, 2015. Legendary, multi-Platinum selling rockers Twisted Sister performed an explosive 90-minute concert of their biggest hits spanning their 40-year career. The show was dedicated to the honor of Twisted Sister’s… Read more »
‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ The Movie – Cover Artwork Unveiled
The Twisted Sister movie ‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ a documentary film by Andrew Horn to be released in Europe on January 29, 2016 via MONODUO FILMS. The film, lenght 137 minutes + over 2 hours bonus material will be available on VOD (iTunes & Vimeo on Demand) and as DVD (Amazon Europe and Monoduo Films Shop). The DVD cover and movie trailer can be viewed below. ‘We are Twisted F*cking Sister!’ movie… Read more »
DEE SNIDER RELEASES NEW SONG, “TO HELL AND BACK,” EXCLUSIVELY VIA OFFICIAL WEBSITE; TOUR OF EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA & U.S. THIS SUMMER
July 7, 2015 — In March of this year, DEE SNIDER and his Twisted Sister bandmates mourned the loss of their drummer, AJ Pero, and announced that the 2016 touring season (the 40th anniversary of the band’s formation) will be the end of the road for the world-dominating force of nature that is Twisted Sister. … Read more »
Twisted Sister Honors A.J. Pero, Welcomes New Drummer, and Announces Farewell Shows In 2016 To Mark 40th Anniversary
It was with heavy hearts that Twisted Sister said goodbye to their drummer A.J. Pero, who passed away on March 20. Today, Twisted Sister members Dee Snider (vocals), Jay Jay French (guitar), Eddie Ojeda (guitar), and Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (bass), have announced that world renowned drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob, Winery Dogs)… Read more »
Twisted Sister Raising More Than The Volume
Fine wine, scotch, cheddar cheese… all things that get better with age. And though we’re now light years away from Twisted Sister’s ‘Hey Day’, a couple of their epic anthems have not only stood the test of time, they’ve blossomed beyond the confines of their genre and era. Still, the mere mention of Twisted Sister… Read more »