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 \u2018JP\u2019 Parise, reported by Blabbermouth.<\/p>\n
The rock veteran addressed his change of heart regarding statements he had previously made about never reuniting the band.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst 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\u2019m getting hit hard,\u201d Snider said.<\/p>\n
He then revealed the personal reason behind his decision to reach out to his former bandmates.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m 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\u2019m okay\u2026 And it shook me up\u2026 I won\u2019t say [exactly what it was], and I\u2019m okay. But it really made me re-evaluate a lot of things,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Snider explained how the experience changed his perspective on mortality and performing.<\/p>\n
\u201c[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\u2026 Am I ready to go? Well, you never know when you\u2019re 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The singer revealed that he was the one who initiated contact with his former bandmates about a potential reunion.<\/p>\n
\u201cUpon 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, \u2018This is not happening, guys. It is done. It is over, just like I told everybody.\u2019 But, like I said, I had a life-changing experience and re-evaluation of a lot of things, and I reached out. I said, \u2018Guys, what do you think about doing it one more time?’\u201d Snider concluded.<\/p>\n
John \u2018JP\u2019 Parise conducted the interview. No official announcement about a reunion has been made yet.<\/p>\n
This potential comeback comes at a particularly significant time for the band. The timing could align with a major milestone in their history.<\/p>\n
Recent reports indicated that 2026 will mark Twisted Sister\u2019s 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\u2019s final tour. This makes Snider\u2019s health-driven change of heart even more poignant.<\/p>\n
Snider has expressed enthusiasm about the global scope of any potential reunion. \u201cIf you\u2019re 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,\u201d he said in recent statements.<\/p>\n
However, any reunion plans face complications within the band\u2019s 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 \u201cirreconcilable differences\u201d between Mendoza and the rest of the band.<\/p>\n
The prospect of a 50th anniversary tour represents a significant shift from Snider\u2019s previous adamant stance against reunions. This highlights how personal health scares can fundamentally alter an artist\u2019s perspective on legacy and final performances. While concrete details remain unconfirmed, the combination of the milestone anniversary and Snider\u2019s renewed openness suggests that fans may indeed get one more chance to see the legendary metal band perform together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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