Twisted Sister Begins Tour With Sebastian Bach Following Snider’s Health Exit
The American heavy metal band has launched a new touring chapter with a revised lineup, highlighting how legacy acts adapt their live operations when founding members depart.
Twisted Sister performed their first concert with Sebastian Bach as frontman on August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The show was booked under the alter ego Bent Brother, a name the group has historically used to play secret gigs.
This lineup change follows frontman Dee Snider’s recent announcement that he was resigning from the band due to health challenges. Snider gave his blessing for Bach to step into the role.
The August performance featured a 17-song setlist. It combined classics from the band’s early records with two Skid Row covers, specifically "I Remember You" and "Youth Gone Wild". The complete setlist also included early tracks such as "What You Don’t Know (Sure Can Hurt You)", "You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll", "Destroyer", and "Burn In Hell".
Video footage of the performance indicates that while Bach does not match Snider’s physical energy onstage, his vocal delivery is notably harsher and uglier. This adjustment aligns with the more savage hard rocking vibe of the band’s catalogue, serving as a strong display of his continued vocal capabilities. The group reportedly sounded tighter and sharper than in their prime, resembling a youthful punk band rather than esteemed legends.
The band is now preparing for a formal tour scheduled to begin on September 4. The supporting act for this run is Rockett Mania, a cover band led by Poison’s Rikki Rockett.
For the broader live entertainment sector, this development underscores a common operational reality for legacy rock acts. When founding members face health issues, bands must rapidly reconfigure their touring product to continue performing.
Utilizing established industry figures like Bach and leveraging cover bands for support slots are practical strategies to sustain tour viability. Furthermore, the use of alter egos for warm-up shows allows bands to test new lineup chemistry with minimal commercial exposure before committing to a full itinerary.
