Dee Snider Unleashes Hellfire on Farewell Tour Fakers
Dee Snider, the unyielding titan of heavy metal, has once again taken the stage—this time in the realm of social media—to deliver a blistering tirade against bands that dare to embark on 'farewell tours' that are anything but final. In a no-holds-barred video posted on his Facebook page, Snider minced no words when he declared, "Farewell tours that never end or that end and then the artist comes out of retirement a couple of short years later are complete and utter dogshit." While he refrained from naming names, the message was crystal clear: the metal community knows who the true scumbags are.
In a passionate call to arms, Dee implored his fellow rockers to abandon the deceitful practice of selling out farewell packages that include overpriced memorabilia, only to resurface years later for another round of milking fans dry. "Just don't announce a farewell tour, sell us the whole bullshit farewell package, and then come back a couple years later. That's fucked up," he stated, echoing the sentiment of countless metalheads who feel betrayed by washed-up acts.
But Dee didn't stop there. In a separate video, he unleashed a scathing critique of bands that tour under legendary names without any original members in sight. "Somebody asked me what my feelings were about bands that are out there playing under a big band's name with no original members, and I said, 'Hard no.' It's deceptive, it's misrepresentative," he asserted, calling out the corporate rock monsters that prioritize profit over authenticity. He emphasized that at least one original member should be present to carry the torch, citing Rudy Sarzo of Quiet Riot as a prime example.
Snider's blunt honesty didn't sit well with some fans, prompting him to return to social media with a fierce rebuttal. "You have got to be fucking kidding me," he fired back at justifications from those defending tribute acts. His fiery remarks left no room for doubt: if his children ever attempted to tour as Twisted Sister without him, he would rise from the grave to haunt them. "Roadies defending bands they work for with no original members... shut the fuck up. You're a roadie. Get a job with another band," he added, solidifying his stance against the trend of imposters gracing the stage.
In a prior discussion back in July 2020, Snider made his feelings known about the rising trend of bands claiming farewell only to return. "When you say farewell... that's not retirement. When you do a farewell tour, and you announce this, and you sell tickets, and you have a t-shirt that says 'No More Tours' — that’s bullshit," he declared, underlining the growing skepticism among fans who now view these announcements as mere marketing ploys.
As Twisted Sister gears up for a new touring lineup this fall—having replaced Snider due to health reasons—the metal world waits with bated breath. The new incarnation, featuring founding guitarist Jay Jay French and ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach, is set to deliver a show that may lack the original voices but still promises to shake the ground beneath our feet. In a world of imposters, Snider's words resonate loud and clear: authenticity must prevail in the realm of metal.