FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWISTED SISTER HONORS A.J. PERO WITH TRIBUTE CONCERTS ON THE EAST AND WEST COASTS, WELCOMES NEW DRUMMER
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ANNOUNCES FAREWELL SHOWS IN 2016 TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY New York, NY—It was with heavy hearts that Twisted Sister said goodbye to their drummer A.J. Pero, who passed away on March 20.
Today, Twisted Sister members Dee Snider (vocals), Jay Jay French (guitar), Eddie Ojeda (guitar), and Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (bass), have announced that world renowned drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob, Winery Dogs) is the replacement for their brother A.J. Pero for all shows this year.
To honor Pero’s memory, two shows will take place on the east coast and west coast. The first, on May 30th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will be filmed for broadcast, DVD, and CD. The second, for the A.J. Pero family, is scheduled on Saturday, June 13 at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
Additionally, fulfilling all concert obligations that have been made for the remainder of 2015 (in several different countries), Twisted Sister want their fans to know all festival dates that they have been advertised as playing will happen.
Finally, Twisted Sister has made it official that 2016 will formally close the touring chapter of their illustrious and legendary career. The “Forty and F*ck It” farewell shows celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary with the core line-up of Snider, French, Ojeda and Mendoza.
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https://www.facebook.com/facedeesnider
Twisted Sister による、A.J. Pero 追悼公演と、2016年に行う解散公演 “Forty and Fxxk It” Tour の発表だよ・・・。
それに合わせて、2015年の公演および A.J. Pero 追悼公演において、 Mike Portnoy が代役を果たすことも書かれているね。
3月20日に急逝した A.J. Pero の追悼公演は、下記の日程で行われるみたい。
5月30日(土) / ネバダ州ラスベガス / ハードロックホテル＆カジノ
6月13日(土) / ニュージャージー州セアビル / スターランドボウルボールルーム
5月30日の公演には、TV放送、DVD/CD収録、6月13日の公演は、A.J. Pero の家族のための追悼公演という位置づけで行われるとのこと。
これまで来日公演は1度しか行っていない Twisted Sister。願わくば、解散ツアーには、日本公演も加えて欲しい・・・。
Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It (Official Video)
（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmckWVPRaI）
