Twisted Sister – Metal Meltdown: Live from the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas (2016)
Type: Live album / DVD / Blu‑ray / CD
Artist: Twisted Sister
Released: July 22, 2016
Label: Loud & Proud Records / Rock Fuel Media, Inc.
Recorded: May 30, 2015 at The Joint — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Genre: Heavy metal / glam metal / hard rock (turn0search1)
Metal Meltdown is a live concert release capturing Twisted Sister’s explosive performance recorded in Las Vegas during the band’s final touring years. It was released in multiple formats (CD, DVD, Blu‑ray) and stands as one of the band’s most celebrated live videos, spanning their extensive career with a full set of classic hit songs. (turn0search1)
Tracklist (CD / DVD / Blu‑ray)
All tracks recorded live at The Joint:
What You Don’t Know (Sure Can Hurt You)
The Kids Are Back
Stay Hungry
The Beast
Shoot ’Em Down
You Can’t Stop Rock ’n’ Roll
I Believe in Rock ’n’ Roll
Under the Blade
I Am (I’m Me)
We’re Not Gonna Take It
The Fire Still Burns
The Price
Burn in Hell
A.J. Pero Tribute
I Wanna Rock
Come Out and Play
S.M.F.
Credits
Twisted Sister Lineup (Live Performance)
Dee Snider – lead vocals
Jay Jay French – guitar
Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda – guitar
Mark “The Animal” Mendoza – bass
Mike Portnoy – drums (replacing A.J. Pero)
Production:
Produced by Barry Summers (video production)
Directed for DVD/Blu‑ray by Brian Lockwood
Mixed in 5.1 surround sound
Overview
Metal Meltdown documents a 90‑minute concert filmed during the band’s “Forty and F*ck It” farewell tour, featuring an intense performance of Twisted Sister’s biggest anthems and fan favorites spanning their decades‑long career. The release is dedicated to the memory of longtime drummer A.J. Pero, who died in 2015; the band recruited renowned drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) to step in for this historic performance.
This show was one of the band’s first performances after Pero’s passing, making the recording particularly emotional and memorable for fans.
Cover Art Description
The Metal Meltdown cover typically shows a high‑energy live shot of Twisted Sister onstage at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, emphasizing spotlights, stage action and dynamic concert imagery. The band name and album title appear in bold, metal‑style typography that complements the live performance aesthetic. The visuals reflect the live, intense feel of the show and the band’s classic heavy metal presence. (Based on official packaging conventions for this release.)
Reception & Impact
Metal Meltdown debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Music Video Sales chart, signaling strong fan demand and commercial success for the release.
Fans praised it as a powerful live document of Twisted Sister’s later era, combining raw stage energy with heartfelt moments honoring A.J. Pero.
The accompanying documentary Rockshow offers interviews and rare archival footage, adding historical depth to the package.
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎸 Tribute to A.J. Pero: The concert was dedicated to the band’s long‑time drummer, who passed away suddenly just two months before the performance.
🥁 Mike Portnoy’s Debut: Mike Portnoy — legendary drummer from Dream Theater and other major projects — stepped in for the band for this show, marking his first performance with Twisted Sister.
📀 Multi‑Format Release: The Metal Meltdown package was issued on CD, DVD and Blu‑ray, with the DVD/Blu‑ray including a 5.1 surround mix and extensive camera coverage of the performance.
🧠 Historic Farewell Tour: This recording captures part of Twisted Sister’s farewell tour celebrating their 40+ year career, making it a significant archival item for fans.
Did You Know?
👉 Metal Meltdown was released three years after the performance was recorded in 2015, giving fans ample time to relive the band’s final major live show before their eventual retirement tour concluded.
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Twisted Sisters - Under the Blade (1982)
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Twisted Sisters - Stay Hungry (1984)
Twisted Sisters - Come Out and Play (1985)
Twisted Sisters - Love Is for Suckers (1987)
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