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Twisted Sister + Krokus May Finally End Sewing-Related Feud After 31 Years

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:01:25 +0000

If people think about Twisted Sister or Krokus at all these days, they probably remember them as completely unrelated bands who happened to enjoy their respective commercial peaks during roughly the same portion of the '80s. But the truth is that they've actually been bitter enemies for more than 30 years.

Rockers Roast Dee Snider for Charity

Dave Lifton — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:01:32 +0000

In nearly 30 years of cross-dressing in the public eye, Dee Snider has had to learn how to laugh at himself. That ability came in handy last Thursday (Jan. 24) night, as the Twisted Sister frontman was the guest of honor at a roast at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif.

Tommy Lee, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach + More Autograph Limited Edition Baseball Cards

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:01:34 +0000

The folks at Topps are thinking throwback for this year’s run of Topps Archives baseball cards — and to add a little something extra for buyers looking to pick up some truly special collector’s items, they’re adding signed, limited-edition cards featuring some of the biggest names in ’80s rock. If it seems like an odd [...]

Twisted Sister Wages Trademark War with Minneapolis Food Truck Owners [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Jeff Giles — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:34:18 +0000

In a development that should prompt widespread use of the phrase “not gonna take it,” Twisted Sister‘s management team has begun a concerted effort to prevent businesses from sharing the band’s name — even if they’re as obviously unrelated as, say, a food truck in Minnesota. Blabbermouth picked up on the story, first reported by [...]

Bret Michaels, Dee Snider Join 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' Cast

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:01:37 +0000

Bret Michaels of Poison will look to become the first ever two-time winner of 'Celebrity Apprentice,' the CBS show that pits famous people against each other in business-minded tasks. Twisted Sister rocker Dee Snider will also join a cast of 14 contestants, which began filming the 2013 season this past Monday (October 15).

Rush Announces First European Festival Appearance In 34 Years

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:45 +0000

How do you say ‘The Temples of Syrinx’ in Swedish? Someone better figure it out pretty quickly, because Rush just scheduled an appearance at next year’s Sweden Rock Festival — the band’s first European festival performance in nearly 35 years. With 80 bands spread out over five outdoor stages over four days, the Sweden Rock [...]

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Will Vie to Become the Next 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:00:30 +0000

As we suspected, Twisted Sister singer and protector of first-amendment rights Dee Snider is among the celebrities (or quasi-celebrities, depending on your definition) set to appear on the newest installment of Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ premiering Feb. 12.

Awesome 80′s Weekend: Twisted Sister-Rocks Again with 'Double Live'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:00:31 +0000

A little rock ‘n’ roll attitude and a whole lot of makeup can go a long, long way. Just ask the members of Twisted Sister. As Jack FM prepares for yet another Awesome 80's Weekend starting Friday Morning at 9 am, Twisted Sister is getting ready to celebrate their 40th anniversary next year — and are gearing up for the release of a double live DVD, fittingly titled ‘Double Live: Northstage Theatre 1982 / New York Steel Benefit show 2001.’