6661.Twisted Sister - Under the Blade

- Thursday, December 11, 2025

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From: Under the Blade; Year: 1982; Genre: Metal/Hard Rock

Song #2 of my Satanic Panic theme. Another band that was quite ubiquitous during that time, vilified by the duplicitous actors was Twisted Sister; their frontman Dee Snyder in particular. Of course their mega hit "We're Not Going to Take It" got a lot of attention by those in power, but I have always found Mr. Snyder's comment about this song to be one of the more distinguished moments in the senate hearing for the PMRC. Tipper Gore, who was one of the founding members of the PMRC, stated that Under the Blade was about sadomasochism, bondage, and rape. This ascertain, of course, was once again either complete ignorance, a bald-faced lie or perhaps some from column A and some from column B.... Anyway, Dee Snyder actually told the story of the song's inception and subject matter, which had nothing at all to do with their incorrect accusations. At the time prior to becoming signed, guitarist Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda was having anxiety and fear about having to undergo surgery on his throat, which inspired Dee Snyder to write it. I absolutely love his retort saying, "[it was] about surgery, and the fear that it instills in people [...] the only sadomasochism, bondage, and rape in this song is in the mind of Ms. Gore."

I have to say, they really fouled up with bringing in Dee Snyder, who was actually quite brilliant and well spoken. In fact all three of the main artists brought in to testify tore them up.

Okay, to the song, right? While not their most famous song, it is one that most that love the band and metal genre enjoy and like. It reminds me a lot of Judas Priest meets Motörhead more than their most popular hits; one of my favourites of the band personally.

Hear Under the Blade on YouTube.

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