Dee Snider recently addressed questions about Sebastian Bach’s role as his replacement in Twisted Sister. He responded directly to a fan in a post shared on X.
The exchange centered on how Bach came to take over as the band’s frontman for its ongoing comeback tour. Snider confirmed his own role in the decision, noting he had publicly supported Bach and the band ahead of the tour’s launch.
A fan asked the question directly: “Didn’t Dee Snyder hand pick Sebastian to take over for him? Or am I imagining that?”
“Pretty much,” Snider said in response.
The exchange drew a range of reactions from fans in the comments. One supporter praised the choice, saying, “Great choice! Hes got cred as a hard rock legend in his own right, his voice has stood the test of time better than a lot of his contemporaries, and he genuinely loves the music. I saw some clips from the other night and he’s killing it.” Another fan offered a more mixed take, noting, “He sounds pretty good, but he definitely doesn’t have your attitude, stage presence or charisma. And without that distinctive Twisted Sister look, it’s just not the same.”
Snider’s brief but clear confirmation puts the speculation about how Bach was selected for the role to rest. It also lines up with the timeline of how this transition actually unfolded on stage and behind the scenes.
Bach was named as Snider’s replacement in March 2026. Snider had revealed he was stepping away from Twisted Sister’s 50th-anniversary reunion plans due to ongoing health challenges, including arthritis that made touring untenable for him.
Bach made his live debut with the band on August 28, 2026, at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. He performed under the group’s playful alter ego “Bent Brother” ahead of the tour’s official launch, which kicked off September 4 in Palmer, Alaska.
Snider’s support for the arrangement wasn’t limited to the “pretty much” admission. Bach took the stage with Snider’s full blessing. The band paid tribute to their longtime frontman during the set by dedicating the song “The Price” to him.
Bach has also pushed back against skeptics who questioned whether he could fill Snider’s shoes, insisting his connection to the band runs deep. “I am a real fan of Twisted Sister and there’s no one that can even mess with me on Twisted,” Bach said, addressing critics directly after taking on the role.
Snider’s blessing has been publicly confirmed, and Bach is already several shows into the run. The band appears set to continue the tour with its new frontman while keeping its history and its original singer close to the spotlight.
