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Twisted Sister + Krokus May Finally End Sewing-Related Feud After 31 Years

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:31:25 +0000

If people think about Twisted Sister or Krokus at all these days, they probably remember them as completely unrelated bands who happened to enjoy their respective commercial peaks during roughly the same portion of the '80s. But the truth is that they've actually been bitter enemies for more than 30 years.

Mother of Twisted Sister Drummer A.J. Pero Dies

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:19:31 +0000

The mother of longtime Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero has died. The band announced the death of Beatrice Pero on its official website. Pero's page also announced the death, adding that she died on Monday (Jan. 21).

Tommy Lee, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach + More Autograph Limited Edition Baseball Cards

Jeff Giles — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:24:34 +0000

The folks at Topps are thinking throwback for this year’s run of Topps Archives baseball cards — and to add a little something extra for buyers looking to pick up some truly special collector’s items, they’re adding signed, limited-edition cards featuring some of the biggest names in ’80s rock. If it seems like an odd [...]

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider's 'Not Gonna Take It' From Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:00:10 +0000

First Tom Morello, now Dee Snider. Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan may love rock music, but he’s not exactly having much success buddying up to any musicians at the moment. Twisted Sister‘s Dee Snider is the latest to lash out at Ryan, calling him out over using his band’s music at a recent rally.

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Will Vie to Become the Next 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:30 +0000

As we suspected, Twisted Sister singer and protector of first-amendment rights Dee Snider is among the celebrities (or quasi-celebrities, depending on your definition) set to appear on the newest installment of Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ premiering Feb. 12.

Twisted Sister Rocks Again with 'Double Live'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:42:31 +0000

A little rock ‘n’ roll attitude and a whole lot of makeup can go a long, long way. Just ask the members of Twisted Sister, who will celebrate their 40th anniversary next year — and who are gearing up for the release of a double live DVD, fittingly titled ‘Double Live: Northstage Theatre 1982 / New York Steel Benefit show 2001.’

As you’d guess from the title, ‘Double Live’ collects a pair of Twisted Sister concerts, one from the band’s early ’80s heyday, and another from a reunion performance staged by the classic lineup to benefit the families of safety workers who perished in the September 11 attacks. As the DVD press release puts it, “The reaction to Twisted Sister’s set was overwhelming and led directly to the ongoing existence of the band today.”