The reunion shows for TWISTED SISTER have been canceled due to the band's decision not to conflict with or affect former lead singer Dee Snider's current and future solo touring schedule.

The announcement comes after Snider revealed he had been diagnosed with degenerative arthritis and underwent several surgeries to keep performing.

A clip of Sebastian Bach rehearsing with TWISTED SISTER for the upcoming shows can be heard below.

Bach, who will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall, has released music in various capacities over the years.

In a recent episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, Snider discussed the prospect of somebody stepping in for him as TWISTED SISTER's lead singer.

When asked if he thought TWISTED SISTER could carry on without him, Dee said, "I hope so.

I believe there's gotta be somebody out there who can kick ass." When asked if he had anybody in mind that he would recommend to take that role, Snider stated, "All right.

Okay.

Back it up.

Back it up.

So cut back to we're still reunited — it's like 2014, something like that, and we only do like 20 shows a year, and they're headlining festivals, whatever.

And we realized that if somebody got sick or had a problem at home and they couldn't do a show, it would be a great loss since it was one of 20 shows for the year.

So we said, 'Listen, let's all find a stand-in guy who will do the job in case we can't make a show.' I was trying to get someone to replace me in case we can't make a show." He continued, "I was trying to get someone to replace me, and nobody would take the job.

And I called him Sebastian Bach.

I was like, dude, 'Will you be the fill-in?' And he goes, 'No way.' I'm like, what do you mean no way? Dude, that's a thankless job.

No, I'm not standing in for you.

Never.'" The band's original run ended in the late '80s.

After more than a decade, TWISTED SISTER publicly reunited in November 2001 to top the bill of New York Steel, a hard-rock benefit concert to raise money for the New York Police And Fire Widows' And Children's Benefit Fund.

Until then, just know that the SMFs around the world are the thing that kept us alive and kept us going, and we love you guys and we will do everything we can to always live up to your expectations as fans.

We appreciate everything that you've ever done for us and hopefully we'll see you again in the future.

Thank you.