Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has opened up about stepping into Twisted Sister’s lineup as their new lead singer, following his first show with the band on August 28th, according to ultimateclassicrock.com. Bach was brought in to take over vocal duties from Dee Snider, who recently stepped down due to health issues.
In the interview, Bach reflected on how his admiration for Twisted Sister shaped his own career, the physical demands of touring at his age, and what it means to carry on the band’s legacy.
“I kind of learned how to be in Skid Row from being a fan of Twisted Sister. I’m 58. The guys, Jay Jay [French] just turned 74, so I’m pretty young in comparison, but I’m not no spring chicken myself either. I get banged up [playing shows]. I gotta do stretches and stuff [with my legs]. You know as you get older, you still have energy, but it kind of comes in spurts,” Bach said.
He went on to describe his routine on show days, noting how much more disciplined touring life has become compared to earlier in his career.
“So, like on a show day, I’m not doing anything, really. I’m circling [around, asking] ‘What time do we go on?’ Whatever time it is, I get the rock and roll job done every night,” Bach continued. “But the rest of the day, I’m not using my voice. I’m resting. I’m doing sit-ups and push-ups in my hotel room. That’s what I do, and that’s kind of boring. But what I’m saying is, We’re not partying every night and stuff like that, like we definitely used to.”
Bach also spoke about his commitment to maintaining the quality of Twisted Sister’s live shows and his relationship with Dee Snider.
“The focus is [always] on delivering a quality rock show, so that’s going to be [my job] with Twisted Sister. I’m very excited. I love the music. Dee Snider has always been one of my favorite entertainers and he’s a great friend. I’m honored to continue the legacy of SMF number one [as] SMF number two,” Bach said.
Bach’s debut performance with Twisted Sister marks the start of a new chapter for the band as they continue their comeback shows.
That debut show unfolded at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. It gave fans their first live look at the new lineup and put to rest months of speculation over how the transition would play out on stage.
The circumstances behind Bach’s arrival trace back to Snider’s abrupt exit earlier this year. Snider stepped away from Twisted Sister’s live plans citing health challenges. He later revealed that degenerative arthritis had left his knees “bone on bone” and that his heart could no longer withstand the physical toll of the high-energy shows he was known for throughout his career. Compounding those struggles, Snider also broke his right shoulder in a basketball game with his own sons. The injury required roughly eight weeks in a sling followed by shoulder replacement surgery.
With Snider unable to continue, longtime Twisted Sister guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda turned to Bach to keep the band’s reunion shows on track. Bach, who has spent 2026 juggling his own solo tour dates alongside his new role, stepped in about a month after Snider’s departure was confirmed.
Bach addressed his selection directly earlier this year, pushing back on skepticism from some longtime fans about his ability to fill Snider’s shoes. “We haven’t even played yet,” Bach said, defending his place in the band before ever setting foot on stage with them.
With his first show now behind him, Bach appears focused on proving that his commitment to Twisted Sister’s legacy goes beyond words. He is delivering the same high-energy performance fans have come to expect while honoring the band’s 50-year history.
