Twisted Sister – A Twisted Christmas Live (2007)
Type: Live concert DVD/Video
Artist: Twisted Sister
Released: September 25, 2007 (DVD)
Recorded: 2006 (holiday tour shows, including Starland Ballroom, New Jersey)
Genre: Heavy metal / glam metal / Christmas rock
Label: Razor & Tie / Demolition Records
A Twisted Christmas Live is the live performance video capturing Twisted Sister’s holiday stage show following their 2006 Christmas studio album A Twisted Christmas. Instead of a traditional Christmas special, this release documents the band performing festive songs with their signature heavy metal style, mixed with classic Twisted Sister hits.
Overview
After releasing the holiday‑themed A Twisted Christmas in 2006 — featuring metal renditions of traditional Christmas songs — Twisted Sister took the concept on the road for a seasonal show. The live DVD captures this unique, tongue‑in‑cheek metal holiday performance with the band delivering both the Christmas repertoire and some of their classic rock anthems.
The performance blends festive tunes like “White Christmas” and “Silver Bells” with crowd‑favorite hits such as You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll and I Wanna Rock, creating a holiday concert that’s part rock spectacle, part comedy show.
Live Set Highlights
Confirmed live songs featured on the DVD/video include:
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Have Yourself a Merry Christmas
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White Christmas
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
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You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll
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Deck the Halls
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Come All Ye Faithful
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Burn in Hell
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Silver Bells
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas
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I Wanna Rock
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12 Days of Christmas
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We’re Not Gonna Take It
(Note: Some introductory pieces and drum solos appear on the DVD but aren’t included on all formats.)
Band Line‑Up (Live)
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Dee Snider – lead vocals
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Jay Jay French – guitar & backing vocals
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Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda – guitar & backing vocals
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Mark “The Animal” Mendoza – bass & backing vocals
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A.J. Pero – drums
This was the classic Twisted Sister lineup performing together in front of live audiences for their twisted holiday show.
Cover Art Description
The cover for A Twisted Christmas Live typically features festive metal imagery — often with the band in stage action shots wearing holiday attire like Santa hats or thematic props against a dark concert backdrop. Bold lettering presents the title and band name in their signature stylized metal font, blending rock performance energy with whimsical Christmas visuals. (Based on common packaging for the 2007 DVD release.)
Concept & Style
Unlike most Christmas concert videos, A Twisted Christmas Live isn’t a straightforward carols show. It’s heavy metal wrapped in holiday cheer — Twisted Sister’s trademark attitude turned into a seasonal celebration. Their performance humorously juxtaposes leather and spikes with red‑and‑green lights and sleigh bells, making it a unique holiday metal tradition for fans.
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎄 Festive Metal Tradition: The live show grew out of the success of the A Twisted Christmas album, which gave heavy metal renditions of Christmas standards and became a holiday ritual for fans in the mid‑2000s.
🎥 Special DVD Release: The live DVD captures performances recorded at venues like the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey and was released to coincide with the holiday season.
🎅 Dee Snider in Santa Suit: In the live show and associated promotions, frontman Dee Snider sometimes appears as “Snider Claus,” adding theatrical holiday humor to the performance.
🎸 Mix of Material: Even though it celebrates Christmas music, the show also includes classic Twisted Sister hits, making it a full concert experience beyond festive covers.
Did You Know?
👉 The live show that became A Twisted Christmas Live stemmed from the band’s annual holiday concerts after the successful release of A Twisted Christmas, turning a studio novelty into a seasonal touring tradition.
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