News + Reviews

The most exciting and important music news in New Jersey

Mike Greenblatt Mike Greenblatt

Early Twisted Sister Gig Resurfaces

Before Twisted Sister became internationally-known rock stars, they were Silver Star out of Bergen County, cross-dressing and considering themselves to be New Jersey’s answer to the New York Dolls. From ’72 to ’80, they toiled in clubs constantly refining and redefining their act. It wasn’t until ’82 that the band as we know it blossomed. Cleopatra Records has now released the 12-track Hammerheads 1980, named after a West Islip, New York, venue.

Read More