Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has addressed doubts from Twisted Sister fans regarding his ability to fill in for Dee Snider, who has stepped back from the band’s reunion shows due to health issues.
The comments came as Bach discussed his upcoming live performances with Twisted Sister. He pushed back against fans who questioned whether he could measure up to Snider’s legacy with the band.
“I am a real fan of Twisted Sister and there’s no one that can even mess with me on Twisted Sister,” Bach said. “I’m ready. If you don’t think I can do it, come to the f*cking show.”
Bach’s remarks come as he prepares to take the stage with Twisted Sister in the coming shows, with fans set to see him perform in Snider’s place.
Snider’s departure from active touring duties did not come without explanation. The circumstances behind his decision help clarify why the band turned to Bach in the first place.
Dee Snider’s exit from Twisted Sister’s live lineup was tied to ongoing health challenges. His resignation came as a surprise to many. Snider has since made clear that his condition, while limiting, is not dire, and he reassured fans that he remains in good spirits despite stepping away from performing.
“I’m alive and well… I just can’t do that anymore,” Snider said, addressing the situation directly and putting to rest speculation about the severity of his health issues.
With Snider unable to continue touring, Twisted Sister has leaned into its reunion plans with Bach at the helm. The band has since expanded its Fall 2026 concert schedule, adding three more performances. The lineup now totals nine shows across North America, marking the group’s first major run of dates in years.
Guitarist Jay Jay French has weighed in on the arrangement as well, suggesting that ultimately it will be the fans who decide whether Bach is the right fit to carry the Twisted Sister torch going forward. French has also noted that plans to record new music with Bach on vocals face a significant obstacle. The band no longer owns the rights to its catalog after selling them off in the past.
Source: loudwire.com
