Legendary Metal Icons celebrate 50 Years of Not Taking It at Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley
It’s confirmed, Twisted Sister is back and coming to Bulgaria — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a world tour in 2026. In Bulgaria they will play at Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley on the 10th of July, opening the festival next year.
In 1984, after nearly a decade of dominating and setting attendance records throughout the Tri-State area club scene (including being the only artist without a record deal to twice sell out NYC’s historic Palladium Theater), Twisted Sister rose to international stardom. Known for their anthemic songs, outrageous costumes, and theatrical performances, the band became one of the most recognizable forces of 1980s heavy metal, cementing their place as superstars and icons of rock and roll rebellion.
Twisted Sister has survived the club circuit grind of the '70s, MTV domination in the '80s, breakups, makeups, PMRC hearings (shoutout to Dee for that Senate testimony), and enough lineup changes to make Spinal Tap sweat.
“We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" are the two most licensed songs in the history of heavy metal, for film, TV and advertising
Over 35 million albums sold worldwide
31 Silver, Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum album sales certifications across 8 countries
Those glorious videos that made MTV appointment viewing, when it was still music television
Founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French couldn't contain his excitement about reaching a milestone that once seemed impossible:
“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!! We have created a music and performance legacy that has and will continue to inspire millions of fans around the world. 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.”
But it was frontman Dee Snider who really cranked the volume to 11 with his typically unfiltered announcement:
"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 Fucking Sister will hit stages around the world because WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!"
“We are super excited to welcome such a legendary band for one last show in Bulgaria to celebrate their 50th anniversary at our festival”, said the organizers from Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley.