by Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has revealed that a recent health scare at age 70 prompted him to reconsider his previous stance against a band reunion. This revelation came from an interview with John ‘JP’ Parise, reported by Blabbermouth.
The rock veteran addressed his change of heart regarding statements he had previously made about never reuniting the band.
“First of all, I own [my previous] statements [about not wanting to stage a Twisted Sister reunion]. I said that and more. I singled out bands. I named names. I ranted and raved about this, and I expected to get excrements for this, but I’m getting hit hard,” Snider said.
He then revealed the personal reason behind his decision to reach out to his former bandmates.
“I’m not gonna lie, and I can only tell you so much, but this is the total truth. I turned 70 this year, and I had a health scare. And I’m okay… And it shook me up… I won’t say [exactly what it was], and I’m okay. But it really made me re-evaluate a lot of things,” he continued.
Snider explained how the experience changed his perspective on mortality and performing.
“[When I was] 40, 50, 60, I thought I was superhuman. Twisted Sister retired 10 years ago when I was ripped to shreds. And then [at] 70, something happened and it was a re-evaluation, quite honestly. And part of that re-evaluation was looking and saying… Am I ready to go? Well, you never know when you’re gonna go quietly to the night. You never know when your time is up. And do I really wanna do that without rocking one more time,” he said.
The singer revealed that he was the one who initiated contact with his former bandmates about a potential reunion.
“Upon talking to my wife and re-evaluating, it was I, me, who called the [other] guys [in Twisted Sister]. I called them. They never called. I mean, we talk, but they never brought it up because I was, like, ‘This is not happening, guys. It is done. It is over, just like I told everybody.’ But, like I said, I had a life-changing experience and re-evaluation of a lot of things, and I reached out. I said, ‘Guys, what do you think about doing it one more time?’” Snider concluded.
John ‘JP’ Parise conducted the interview. No official announcement about a reunion has been made yet.
This potential comeback comes at a particularly significant time for the band. The timing could align with a major milestone in their history.
Recent reports indicated that 2026 will mark Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary. This adds symbolic weight to the possibility of a comeback. The milestone anniversary provides a natural framework for what could be the band’s final tour. This makes Snider’s health-driven change of heart even more poignant.
Snider has expressed enthusiasm about the global scope of any potential reunion. “If you’re lucky enough to still have fans wanting to see you after 50 years, how can you not answer the call? In 2026, Twisted Sister will hit the stages around the world because we still wanna rock,” he said in recent statements.
However, any reunion plans face complications within the band’s lineup. The same source noted that bassist Mark Mendoza will notably be absent from the potential reunion. This is due to what Snider described as “irreconcilable differences” between Mendoza and the rest of the band.
The prospect of a 50th anniversary tour represents a significant shift from Snider’s previous adamant stance against reunions. This highlights how personal health scares can fundamentally alter an artist’s perspective on legacy and final performances. While concrete details remain unconfirmed, the combination of the milestone anniversary and Snider’s renewed openness suggests that fans may indeed get one more chance to see the legendary metal band perform together.
