Huge heavy metal band announce first UK show in over a decade after they retired from touring
A HUGE heavy metal band has announced their first UK show in over a decade, after they retired from touring.
The 70s band, who who are best known for We’re Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock, are heading back on the road – and they are heading to the UK.
Formed in New Jersey in the 70s, American rockers Twisted Sister are coming out of tour retirement and making a stop in Wales.
The much-loved band revealed in September they were heading back out on the road again, after nearly a decade of not touring.
Twisted Sister, who are headed up by Dee Snider, have now announced their first UK show which will see them headline the Welsh festival Steelhouse.
Organisers have brought in the legendary heavy metal band to celebrate 15 years of the festival – which next year will take place from July 24 to 26.
They will take to the stage at the iconic Welsh festival, which is held at the mountainous Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbw Vale.
Speaking about booking Twisted Sister, Steelhouse promoters Max and Mike said: “We thought 15 years was worth celebrating in the biggest possible way.
“And what better way to do that with one of the most iconic names in metal – Twisted f***ing Sister!
“To have them come and celebrate their milestone 50 years with us is an absolute and unbelievable honour.”
The statement ended: “When Dee Snider came and laid waste to Steelhouse a decade ago – and more than any other headliner, fundamentally got what we were trying to do as an independent rock festival – we hoped that perhaps he would one day return with the band he made his name with… In our 15th year and their 50th, this is coming to pass… Twisted Sister on The Mountain is going to be huge!”
Other bands confirmed for Steelhouse 2026 include The Temperance Movement, plus Reef, Alien Ant Farm, Tyketto, Von Hertzen Brothers, Darren Wharton’s Renegade, Mason Hill, Dan Byrne, Luke Morley, Anthony Gomes, King Kraken, Blue Nation and more.
Twisted Sister have only played one live show since 2016, when they temporarily reunited for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2023.
But they announced in September that they would be heading back out on tour.
At the time, the band revealed that their line-up had changed, as longtime bassist Mark Mendoza won’t be on the tour.
Instead, Russell Pzütto, who has played with the band in the past, will be joining for the new shows.
They are going back on tour to celebrate a HUGE milestone in the band’s long career.
“If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the call?” lead singer Dee teased.
“In 2026, Twisted F***ing Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!”