So cast it out of heaven, but don’t look it in the face
It’s simpler to reduce it to the lie
That you’re holding to your heart, like an article of faith
To teach you not to see with your own eyes.
Some bands write songs so they can brood in a corner with a glass of something brown and buzzy. Hot Hail! write songs that sound like they’ve been staring at the evening news too long and finally decided to turn the nausea into electricity. Article Of Faith, the first strike from their upcoming second LP Hope In Hell, carries the clipped cool of classic synthpop while dragging a very contemporary disgust through the room.
The groove has that lean, metropolitan snap; the kind of rhythm that would’ve fit comfortably on a mixtape wedged between early New Order, Songs of Faith and Devotion-era Depeche Mode, and a brooding Tears For Fears B-side. Keys glide in tight patterns, drum machines keep the whole track marching forward with a kind of stiff-backed discipline, and the arrangement stays restrained enough to let the lyrics sit there like a bruise.
The lyrics aren’t coy about their target. Article Of Faith zeroes in on the peculiar national hobby of dressing prejudice up as principle. The song sketches a population so addicted to ideological certainty that reality itself becomes optional. Evidence bends, compassion shrivels, and cruelty gets dressed up in the respectable clothes of belief. The effect is unsettling in the best possible way. The music moves with the clean precision of classic synthpop, while the words carry a sour anger that seeps through the track. It feels like the band took the polished architecture of ’80s pop and slipped a political hand grenade under the floorboards.
Sigil puts the sentiment bluntly: “These are people who will literally watch us shot in the street and come up with a reason why it is excusable. They will watch much worse happen and do the same. Their ignorance, their absolute inability to be wrong about any of this, is like an article of faith in a nightmare religion. People like Trump are just the oozing white head on the huge sebaceous cyst that these people represent. We will never win their hearts and minds, and they will happily exterminate all of us if given the chance. That’s a reality that we should probably really start thinking about.”
That quote lands like a punchline from hell, and the song around it keeps a cool composure that makes the sentiment hit harder. Hot Hail! used to swim in darker waters on tracks like All The Blood You Wanted, but here they step into sleeker territory without sanding down the anger. If Hope In Hell follows this blueprint, the album could wind up sounding like a dance floor argument with the apocalypse.
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Last month Twisted Sister announced they would be cancelling their reunion tour because lead vocalist Dee Snider, who’s about to turn 71, has been dealing with a bunch of health issues including degenerative arthritis and heart problems. Snider’s departure from the band sparked speculation that Twisted Sister would be done rocking for good, but today, Twisted Sister announced that they’ve hired a new singer for their upcoming tour dates. This news does not bode well for Skid Row fans hoping for a proper Skid Row reunion as they’re missing a lead singer.
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Yes. Sebastian Bach will front Twisted Sister for a handful of select fall dates, and Dee Snider has publicly given his blessing.
Sebastian Bach is stepping in to front Twisted Sister for select fall shows after Dee Snider resigned due to serious health issues. The previously planned 2026 reunion dates were scrapped, but rehearsals with Bach are already underway — and Dee says he fully supports it.
I’ve followed reunion cycles long enough to know when something feels forced.
This doesn’t.
It feels like unfinished business finding a new lane.
Earlier this year, Twisted Sister pulled the plug on its 2026 reunion after Dee Snider resigned, citing degenerative arthritis, multiple surgeries, and the physical toll of decades of all-out performances. He made it clear: he refuses to “slow down” just to stay on stage.
And now?
Sebastian Bach is stepping in for select fall appearances.
Not a permanent replacement.
Not a full reboot.
Just a handful of dates.
But make no mistake — that’s seismic.
Ironically, Dee once tried to recruit Bach as a stand-in years ago.
During a recent appearance on the “Beardo & Weirdo” podcast, Dee revealed that back in the mid-2010s — when the band was doing roughly 20 major festival shows a year — they discussed backup vocalists in case someone couldn’t perform.
Dee called Bach.
Bach declined.
He reportedly called it a “thankless job.”
Fast forward to 2026.
Rehearsals are happening.
Clips are circulating.
And this time, Dee says he knows — and approves.
“He has my blessing,” Dee confirmed, adding that he would never begrudge anyone for continuing to rock.
That matters.
This isn’t random casting.
Bach has publicly credited Dee as an influence for years. Their relationship even weathered social media friction back in 2020 when they debated whether the term “hair metal” was derogatory. The exchange ended with mutual praise — Bach calling Dee one of the greatest frontmen of all time, Dee expressing lasting gratitude for Bach’s support during difficult years.
There’s history here.
There’s respect.
And there’s chemistry that goes back decades.
When a band with this legacy shifts vocalists — even temporarily — it’s not just logistics. It’s identity.
The original 2026 shows were supposed to feature Dee alongside guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda. Mark “The Animal” Mendoza was not set to return, and drummer Joe Franco was slated to sit behind the kit in place of the late A.J. Pero.
But Dee’s health forced a complete shutdown of those plans.
At 70, after a lifetime of physically explosive performances, his body simply said no more.
He even quoted Dirty Harry: “A man’s got to know his limitations.”
That’s not a casual exit line.
That’s someone who gave everything.
And that context makes this next chapter even more interesting.
Right now, it’s being framed as select fall appearances.
Nothing more.
But let’s be honest — once fans see footage, once the shows happen, once the reaction rolls in… momentum becomes real.
Three years ago, Twisted Sister reunited for a one-off Metal Hall Of Fame induction performance, tearing through staples like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “You Can’t Stop Rock ’N’ Roll.” Even decades removed from their peak, the energy was undeniable.
The question now isn’t whether Bach can sing the songs.
He can.
The question is whether fans will accept this as evolution — or see it as sacrilege.
There’s no middle ground with legacy acts.
You’re either protecting the crown
or reshaping it.
And this fall, we find out which side wins.
Would you see Twisted Sister with Sebastian Bach on vocals — or is the band only the band with Dee at the mic?
Why did Dee Snider leave Twisted Sister?
He resigned due to degenerative arthritis and other health complications after years of physically demanding performances.
How many shows will Sebastian Bach perform with the band?
Only a handful of select fall dates have been announced so far.
Is Sebastian Bach replacing Dee Snider permanently?
No permanent replacement has been confirmed. These are limited appearances.
Did Dee Snider approve this decision?
Yes. Dee publicly stated that Bach has his blessing.
Formed in the early 1970s and rising to global fame in the 1980s, Twisted Sister became one of heavy metal’s most recognizable acts thanks to anthems like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.” Known for theatrical visuals, massive hooks, and defiant energy, the band’s original run ended in the late ’80s before reuniting multiple times for special events and tours.
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