Twisted Sister cancels reunion as Dee Snider announces health issues
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The future of iconic heavy metal band Twisted Sister is uncertain after its longtime frontman, Dee Snider, announced he would be leaving the band after a “series of health challenges.”“The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self,” Snider said on his Instagram account, recounting his problems with degenerative arthritis. “I don’t know of any other way to rock.”
In a statement posted on Instagram on Feb. 5, Twisted Sister said shows between April 25 in Sao Paulo and through the summer were canceled “due to the sudden and unexpected resignation” of Snider.
The tour would've been the first for the reunited band in a decade and was to include three of the band's core members: founding guitarist (and longest-serving member) Jay Jay French, lead guitarist Eddie Ojeda and Snider, Rolling Stone reported.
US singer Dee Snider arrives for the Steven Tyler 4th Annual Grammy Awards Viewing Party, benefitting Janie's Fund, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, on April 3, 2022.A career spanning decades
Snider joined Twisted Sister in early 1976. The glam rock band would become known for the 1984 album "Stay Hungry," which spawned the hits "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock."
The success of the songs drew the ire of groups like the bipartisan government committee, the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), which eventually lobbied the music industry to place “Parental Advisory” labels on new music releases deemed as “vulgar.”
On Sept. 19, 1985, Snider made an appearance in front of the PMRC during a Senate hearing where he pushed back against comments Tipper Gore made about the song “Under the Blade.”
“As the creator of ‘Under the Blade,’ I can say categorically that the... only sadomasochism, bondage, and rape in this song is in the mind of Ms. Gore,” Snider said.
Members of the reunited metal band Twisted Sister, A.J. Pero (L), J.J. French (2nd L), Dee Snider (C), Mark Mendoza (2nd R), and Eddie Ojeda (R) pose for photos before a press conference in New York on April 29, 2003 to promote upcoming USO tour.Hitting rock bottom and coming back
But the success of his music did not set up the singer for the rest of his life. In an interview with Fox News Digital back in 2024, the singer reflected on when he "lost everything" following the band's breakup in the late '80s.
"When you fall down like I did and lost everything — double bankruptcy, my career collapsed, I was riding a bicycle to a desk job, answering phones. ... You know, things just went incredibly south. People need to hear those stories and know they're not alone."
2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>It's music's biggest night! The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.
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It's music's biggest night! The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.
">It's music's biggest night! The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.
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Joni Mitchell and Patrick Milligan (L) accept the Best Historical Album award for "Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years — 1976-1980" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
">Joni Mitchell and Patrick Milligan (L) accept the Best Historical Album award for "Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years — 1976-1980" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
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Shaboozey accepts the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for "Amen" during the premiere ceremony.
">Shaboozey accepts the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for "Amen" during the premiere ceremony.
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Jimmy Jam speaks onstage during the premiere ceremony.
">Jimmy Jam speaks onstage during the premiere ceremony.
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Kehlani accepts the Best R&B Performance award for "Folded" during the premiere ceremony.
">Kehlani accepts the Best R&B Performance award for "Folded" during the premiere ceremony.
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Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox performs on stage during the premiere ceremony.
">Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox performs on stage during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ybK99qYGvlU9tTEhhv4Ctw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/dd58e67a8696399249f11302be95182e class=caas-img>Durand Bernarr accepts the Best Progressive R&B Album award for "Bloom" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
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Durand Bernarr accepts the Best Progressive R&B Album award for "Bloom" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
">Durand Bernarr accepts the Best Progressive R&B Album award for "Bloom" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Cvf3rEAr0z5lYgqUqhKBbg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2c7ef1dbc579d770e1ac3bd9243afe69 class=caas-img>Amy Allen accepts the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical award during the premiere ceremony.
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Amy Allen accepts the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical award during the premiere ceremony.
">Amy Allen accepts the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical award during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2t7k5paSlnjnn66JFVisvQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03Nzg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b0c6bea400c4bf02ceec3f766ae0e3a class=caas-img>Leon Thomas accepts the Best R&B Album award for "MUTT" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
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Leon Thomas accepts the Best R&B Album award for "MUTT" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
">Leon Thomas accepts the Best R&B Album award for "MUTT" onstage during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fe6_BfGHgADdMi1ztZbw7w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/dd358065917f25aa66bd871fbd5cf28b class=caas-img>YUNGBLUD accepts the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" onstage with Frank Bello, Nuno Bettencourt, Sharon Osbourne and Adam Wakeman during the premiere ceremony.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.dmzXPty4.hVN4F2.bStlw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/694683add7faa75e4fdec9637900222f class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
YUNGBLUD accepts the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" onstage with Frank Bello, Nuno Bettencourt, Sharon Osbourne and Adam Wakeman during the premiere ceremony.
">YUNGBLUD accepts the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" onstage with Frank Bello, Nuno Bettencourt, Sharon Osbourne and Adam Wakeman during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.dmzXPty4.hVN4F2.bStlw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/694683add7faa75e4fdec9637900222f class=caas-img>YUNGBLUD hugs Sharon Osbourne after winning the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" during the premiere ceremony.
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YUNGBLUD hugs Sharon Osbourne after winning the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" during the premiere ceremony.
">YUNGBLUD hugs Sharon Osbourne after winning the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" during the premiere ceremony.
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1ijTXb1NoahhO5.KKLE5GQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bfce9ca9fe75b56763c6b65de9b9fd22 class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
Zara Larsson performs during the premiere ceremony.
">Zara Larsson performs during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1ijTXb1NoahhO5.KKLE5GQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bfce9ca9fe75b56763c6b65de9b9fd22 class=caas-img>(L-R) Pat McCrory, Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile accept the Best Rock Album award for "NEVER ENOUGH" during the premiere ceremony.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nQFcHEvKyv2OAvzFC6XANQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1185c86a78e7c999c3b96f7cd539618b class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
(L-R) Pat McCrory, Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile accept the Best Rock Album award for "NEVER ENOUGH" during the premiere ceremony.
">(L-R) Pat McCrory, Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile accept the Best Rock Album award for "NEVER ENOUGH" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nQFcHEvKyv2OAvzFC6XANQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1185c86a78e7c999c3b96f7cd539618b class=caas-img>Andrew Watt and Cirkut accept the Best Dance Pop Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" during the premiere ceremony.
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Andrew Watt and Cirkut accept the Best Dance Pop Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" during the premiere ceremony.
">Andrew Watt and Cirkut accept the Best Dance Pop Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SxCu_w_4OCBcFqV2UdhNVQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/97f1ac56b88553c288832ec927057ba4 class=caas-img>FKA twigs accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Album award for "EUSEXUA" during the premiere ceremony.
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FKA twigs accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Album award for "EUSEXUA" during the premiere ceremony.
">FKA twigs accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Album award for "EUSEXUA" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/B39Gxje27K4ZaeHCA.fTiQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6c518c422ef2aee0a270c151f44b66e2 class=caas-img>Ludwig Göransson (L) and Larry Mitchell (R) accept the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media award for "Sinners" during the premiere ceremony.
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Ludwig Göransson (L) and Larry Mitchell (R) accept the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media award for "Sinners" during the premiere ceremony.
">Ludwig Göransson (L) and Larry Mitchell (R) accept the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media award for "Sinners" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/f4JsJBeGuaiwK.fAnB5xnA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0305deddf16e684d4c792063485c13e2 class=caas-img>(L-R) Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan accept the Best Tropical Latin Album award for "Raíces" during the premiere ceremony.
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(L-R) Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan accept the Best Tropical Latin Album award for "Raíces" during the premiere ceremony.
">(L-R) Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan accept the Best Tropical Latin Album award for "Raíces" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pF.QmvijzHDbiQL.A39sAA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e4d467a316ea62625edb90d57fbd29c8 class=caas-img>Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL accept the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album award for "PAPOTA" during the premiere ceremony.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dc2CRbWX9U.gNViwtRcWVA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b5f8bf6f5eed83c4777f2061ec02a681 class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL accept the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album award for "PAPOTA" during the premiere ceremony.
">Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL accept the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album award for "PAPOTA" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dc2CRbWX9U.gNViwtRcWVA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b5f8bf6f5eed83c4777f2061ec02a681 class=caas-img>Gesaffelstein accepts the Best Remixed Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra - Gesaffelstein Remix" during the premiere ceremony.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UPNe_2meEbZ3frYtXkuCSg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/258f8af66cdc6ac2ebe1023628874239 class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
Gesaffelstein accepts the Best Remixed Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra - Gesaffelstein Remix" during the premiere ceremony.
">Gesaffelstein accepts the Best Remixed Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra - Gesaffelstein Remix" during the premiere ceremony.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UPNe_2meEbZ3frYtXkuCSg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/258f8af66cdc6ac2ebe1023628874239 class=caas-img>Grace Potter (L) and Israel Houghton perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/P7rhIHmKNLXI0Bd4ggk0lg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/40ff8950fe0eb399087be6b11197a3c6 class=caas-img data-headline="Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night" data-caption="
Grace Potter (L) and Israel Houghton perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.
">Grace Potter (L) and Israel Houghton perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.
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Lila Iké and Maggie Rose perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.
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1 / 23Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night
It's music's biggest night! The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.
Snider revealed in a November 2023 episode of "Steve-O's Wild Ride!" that a turning point in his life was when his wife asked him to write her a Christmas song.
The tune made its way to Céline Dion, thanks to Snider's sound engineer, and she recorded the track and included "The Magic Of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)" on her best-selling 1998 album "These Are Special Times."
Snider, who owns the publishing rights to the track, said, "It was the only song I never wrote for commercial release, and it might be the most valuable song I've ever wrote."
USA TODAY’s KiMi Robinson contributed to this report.
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