Sebastian Bach Praises First Twisted Sister Shows

Sebastian Bach, the former lead singer of Skid Row, recently shared his excitement after stepping in as the vocalist for Twisted Sister's fall 2026 tour. Bach was chosen to front the band following the resignation of iconic singer Dee Snider, who stepped down due to health challenges, including degenerative arthritis.

Bach described the first three performances - held in New Jersey, Portland, and Alaska - as "incredible". He highlighted the show at the Alaska State Fair as having a massive crowd and noted that the performance at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey was particularly emotional. Bach admitted that while he is still perfecting the complex lyrics of Twisted Sister's catalog, he is embracing the challenge.

To add a personal touch to the performances, the band has integrated a few Skid Row classics, such as I Remember You and Youth Gone Wild, into the setlist. Bach explained that this decision felt natural, given his lifelong passion for heavy metal. He also emphasized the band's commitment to authenticity, performing the entire set in the original recording keys without the use of backing tapes.

Despite the pressure of being filmed by fans on smartphones, Bach stated that his primary goal is to bring maximum energy to the stage.

The current touring lineup features Bach on vocals, Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on guitar, Russell Pzütto on bass, and Joey Cassata on drums. The group will continue their tour throughout the fall, with an upcoming appearance scheduled for September 27 at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, Washington.

This new chapter follows the cancellation of a planned 50th-anniversary tour earlier this year. In his resignation statement, Snider explained that he preferred to walk away from the stage rather than perform as a "shadow" of his former self.

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