Dee Snider addressed questions about his financial stake in Twisted Sister’s upcoming shows with Sebastian Bach. He clarified who owns the band’s name and whether he stands to profit from the performances in a post shared on X.
Snider stepped down as Twisted Sister’s frontman for the band’s comeback shows due to health issues. He was replaced by Bach and responded directly to a fan’s inquiry about band ownership. The exchange came after a fan asked: “Honest question. Do you yourself own Twisted Sister, or is it a split? I wonder the same with Blackie Lawless.”
“No. The band does,” Snider said. “But I’m not getting or asking for anything from the upcoming shows.”
The clarification confirms that Twisted Sister as a collective entity holds the rights to the band’s name, rather than Snider individually. He will not be receiving compensation from the shows featuring Bach.
Snider’s decision to step back has already reshaped the scope of Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary plans. The band’s reunion schedule has grown significantly since Bach took over as live frontman.
The tour has expanded well beyond its initial run, now including stops in Palmer, Alaska; Salem, Oregon; Durant, Oklahoma; Puyallup, Washington; West Springfield, Massachusetts; Niagara Falls and Windsor, Ontario; Gary, Indiana; Charles Town, West Virginia; and St. Petersburg, Florida. The growing list of dates signals that the Bach-fronted lineup has found strong demand from fans eager to see the band’s anniversary celebration continue.
Snider’s health remains central to why he stepped away from the live shows. He has pushed back on speculation that his condition is dire. He has maintained that he is not seriously ill and continues to live a normal life, even as he steps back from touring duties.
Bach, for his part, has directly addressed skepticism from longtime Twisted Sister fans who doubted his ability to fill Snider’s shoes on stage. He has emphasized his authenticity as a fan of the band, stating there is no one who can rival his knowledge and appreciation of Twisted Sister’s legacy. This positions him not as an outsider but as someone deeply invested in carrying the band’s sound forward for its milestone anniversary.
