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Twisted Sister Cancels 50th-Anniversary Tour After Dee Snider Resigns Over Health Issues

Snider, 70, cited degenerative arthritis alongside new heart concerns that make the band’s high‑intensity shows unsafe.

Overview

  • All 2026 dates, slated to start April 25 in São Paulo and run through the summer, have been canceled following Snider’s sudden resignation.
  • Band statements were issued via official channels and signed by guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, who said the group’s future will be decided in the coming weeks.
  • In a personal message, Snider said he would rather retire than deliver a reduced performance, noting he has often managed only a few songs in pain after multiple surgeries.
  • The reunion plan would have featured Snider, French and Eddie Ojeda, with Russell Pzütto on bass in place of Mark Mendoza and Joe Franco on drums after A.J. Pero’s 2015 death.
  • Promoters and fans await guidance on next steps, and outlets noted that no immediate refund details accompanied the cancellation notice.