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Celebrated metal band cancels 50th anniversary tour after singer resigns citing health issues
- On Thursday night, Twisted Sister announced it canceled its 50th anniversary tour after lead singer Dee Snider resigned due to health issues, with a statement signed by Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda.
- According to management and the singer's statement, Dee Snider, 70, suffers degenerative arthritis and a heart condition, making him unable to perform more than a few songs in pain.
- The band, known for hits and theatrical visuals, had a tour scheduled to open April 25th in São Paulo, Brazil, and included a headline slot at Steelhouse Festival, July 24-26, 2026.
- Bandmates Jay Jay French, guitarist and founding member, and Eddie Ojeda, guitarist and founding member, said the future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the coming weeks.
- Snider explained his choice, saying `the idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me` and `I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self` as he can no longer `push the boundaries of rock 'n' roll fury like he has done for decades`.
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Twisted Sister cancels its world tour, Sweden Rock reports. Singer Dee Snider, 70, has suffered from serious health problems and has decided to leave the band, according to Göteborgs-Posten.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Twisted Sister cancel 50th anniversary tour as Dee Snider resigns due to "health issues”
Twisted Sister have cancelled their 50th anniversary tour after frontman Dee Snider resigned due to health issues. The singer, now aged 70, shared a statement confirming that he would be leaving the line-up with immediate effect due to a “series of challenges”. Due to the move, the band have now said that they are forced to cancel the tour they had planned, designed to mark their 50th year together. “Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation …
·London, United Kingdom
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