Watch TWISTED SISTER Reunite And Perform At Metal Hall Of Fame Gala; Video Interviews With LOU GRAMM And STEVE VAI Streaming
January 27, 2023, a year ago
Last night (Thursday, January 26), Twisted Sister were inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala, at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA.
The surviving members of Twisted Sister - Dee Snider (vocals), Jay Jay French (guitar), Eddie Ojeda (guitar) and Mark Mendoza (bass) - performed together for the first time since 2016 at the event. The band performed "You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll", "Under The Blade" and "We're Not Gonna Take It". On drums was Mike Portnoy.
Video footage of Twisted Sister's performance (courtesy of Michael Brandvold, and YouTube channel Fortheloveofrock) can be viewed below:
The Metal Hall of Fame also inducted Lou Gramm, Chris Impellitteri, and Raven. Footage of Raven performing at the event can be seen below:
For The Metal Voice, Neil Turbin sat down with former Foreigner singer, Lou Gramm, who spoke about his induction into The Metal Hall Of Fame. Watch the interview below:
Turbin also spoke with guitarist Steve Vai at The Metal Hall Of Fame gala. You can watch the chat below:
The Metal Hall Of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to enshrining forever, the iconic bands, industry executives, and musicians who are responsible for making rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they keep inspiring rock and metal fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. Now they are teaming up with Deko Entertainment to release the first ever Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars CD and bonus DVD.
The Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars CD includes appearances by Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest, Yngwie Malmsteem, Iced Earth), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Tony MacAlpine, Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Uriah Heep), Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Alice Cooper), Chris Impellitteri, Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne), Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth), Geoff Tate (ex-Queensryche), Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. Listen to “Attack Of The Witch” here, and below.
As a bonus you also get the The Metal Hall Of Fame DVD which includes the 2021 inductions of Triumph, Stryper, Marty Friedman, former KISS members, Eric Carr and Bruce Kulick, former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley, with inductions by Paul Stanley (KISS), Dee Snyder (Twisted Sister), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Frank DiMino (Angel), and many others. Also included are the 5th anniversary highlights including past inductions of Metallica, Anthrax, Randy Rhoads, Ronnie James Dio, Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and much more.
This CD/DVD layout includes a 12-page booklet designed by famed artist Ioannis (Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Dream Theater, etc…) and comes in two Limited Edition (only 100 of each) Box Sets which includes assorted Metal Hall Of Fame postcards, key chain, and t-shirt. Metal Hall Of Fame CEO Pat Gesualdo had this to say about it, “"It's a great honor to join with Deko Entertainment to release the Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars CD/DVD.," says Pat Gesualdo, Metal Hall Of Fame President/CEO. “All the musicians worked hard on this compilation to bring some exciting new hard rock and metal music to the fans!””=
Pick up the, Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars, and special limited bundles here.
Bundle includes:
- One (1) CD/DVD Combo
- One (1) Key Chain
- Five (5) MHOF postcards
- One (1) MHOF collectable box.
- One (1) MHOF T-Shirt
Tracklisting:
"Apocalypse"
Vocals: Tim "Ripper" Owens
Guitars: Mike Orlando
Keyboards: Joe Dell
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"Attack Of The Witch"
Vocals: Mike Tirelli
Guitars: Tony MacAlpine
Bass: Bob Daisley
Keyboards: Derek Sherinian
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"Egyptian Winds" (Instrumental)
Guitars: Michael Romeo
Guitars: Chris Impellitteri
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"World's Apart"
Vocals: Chandler Mogel
Guitars: Bruce Kulick
Bass: Rudy Sarzo
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"Trial Of Adeus Bue" (Instrumental)
Guitars: Michael Romeo
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"Carol Of The Bells"
Guitars: Chris Poland
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"Solar Shuffle" (Instrumental)
Guitars: Michael Romeo
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
"All Star Jam"
Vocals: Geoff Tate
Guitars: Steve Vai
Guitars: Joe Satriani
Guitars: Chris Poland
Drums: Pat Gesualdo
DVD:
- 2021 Induction Ceremony
- 5th Anniversary Highlights
- Frankie Banali Tribute
- All Star Jam