Twisted Sister cancel all upcoming shows due to Dee Snider’s health

Author Benedetta Baldin - 6.2.2026

Bad news for everyone excited to see Twisted Sister live this year across the globe. The band has unfortunately canceled all upcoming shows. A statement was posted on the official channels of the group.

With Regrets,

Twisted Sister Cancels 50th Anniversary Celebration Performances

Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister’s lead singer Dee Snider brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25th in Sao Paulo Brazil and continuing through the summer.

The future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the next several weeks.

Stay tuned for updates,

Jay Jay French/Eddie Ojeda

French Management Enterprises

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A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider’s body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now) Snider (70) suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years just to keep going, able to only perform a few songs at a time in pain.

Adding insult to injury, Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life’s work has taken its toll on his heart as well. He can no longer push the boundaries of rock ‘n’ roll fury like he has done for decades. Says Snider, “I don’t know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self.”

In the immortal words of Dirty Harry, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” Sadly, Dee Snider now knows his.

  • 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
  • Over 35 million albums sold worldwide
  • 31 Silver, Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum album sales certifications across 8 countries
  • Those glorious videos that made MTV appointment viewing, when it was still music television
  • We’re Not Gonna Take It” ranked #3 on NPR’s “Songs that Unite Us” (2018), ahead of DylanSpringsteenGuthrieSimon & GarfunkelDon McLeanBuffalo SpringfieldLady Gaga
  • First year inductees (2006) into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, alongside Billy JoelJoan JettJohn ColtraneRun DMC and others
  • 2023 inductees into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame
  • Toured and headlined in over 40 countries
  • In 1984, Twisted Sister made it to #10 on fashion icon Blackwell’s “Worst Dressed Woman” list!