Legendary Metal Icons Twisted Sister Announce Worldwide Performances Celebrating 50 Years of Not Taking It

New York, NY – Twisted Sister is back — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” has confirmed its return to the stage in 2026 to celebrate fifty years of metal mayhem.

While details of the global anniversary shows remain limited, the band has confirmed one very special date for its German fans. On July 23, 2026, Twisted Sister will perform their only concert in Germany at the LANXESS arena in Cologne.

Founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French shared his excitement about the milestone:

“Beginning on February 2nd, 1976 in a little bar called The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, NY, Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda and I have called ourselves Twisted Sister and stood shoulder to shoulder for nearly five decades, through multiple personnel changes and thousands of performances. We are proud to celebrate a milestone that once felt unthinkable: a 50-year anniversary! Twisted Forever, Forever Twisted!”

Lead guitarist Eddie Ojeda added:
“Fifty years on, and Twisted Sister is still the soundtrack for every rebel with a reason — and a reason to turn it up.”

Frontman Dee Snider summed it up in his unmistakable style:
“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? In 2026, Twisted F***ing Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!”

Twisted Sister’s history is one of defiance, perseverance, and a bond between band and audience that remains unbroken after half a century. With more than 35 million albums sold worldwide, countless awards, and anthems that defined a generation, the band continues to embody the true spirit of rock and roll rebellion.

The 50th anniversary performance at the LANXESS arena in Cologne will be Twisted Sister’s only concert in Germany — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to witness the band’s return to the stage.

Twisted Forever. Forever Twisted.

23. JULI 2026 LANXESS arena - Köln