Brooklyn Vegan — Today I lost a brother. Anthony Jude Pero passed away. A.J. was the final piece in a band that would become an international sensation and one of the greatest live rock acts to ever hit the stage. His sledgehammer assault... more info

Perez Hilton — What sad news. On Friday, Twisted Sister drummer, Anthony Jude Pero, was found dead in his tour bus at the age of 55. The talented musician reportedly died of a heart attack. Anthony joined TS in 1982 and played with the group until the end of his li... more info

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TMZ — A.J. Pero -- drummer for the legendary rock band Twisted Sister -- died Friday morning after he was found unresponsive on a tour bus in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was 55. Jay Jay French, a fellow member of Twisted Sister, tells TMZ ... Pero was… ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Ian Chainey Twisted Sister at the Nokia Theater, 2008 (more by Tim Griffin) What do you want to do with your life? Well, retire comfortably and die in my sleep. Okay, so the answer may be a bit different... more info

ContactMusic — A Mexican music festival set to feature Kiss, Twisted Sister and Guns 'n Roses has been cancelled over safety concerns.The Hell and Heaven Metal Fest... more info

NME — Sepultura and Twisted Sister also added to line-up more info