Twisted Sister - The Original Darkness?

After ordering tickets for Twisted Sister's London gig I felt I should reaquaint myself with their music, so I made a quick trip to HMV in Oxford Street during my lunch break.

I bought a copy of 1987's Love Is For Suckers and 1984's Stay Hungry.

Playing them I was amazed at how similar Twisted Sister sound to The Darkness. Looking at pictures, they even seem to dress the same, though Justin Hawkins wears less makeup than Dee Snider did. The songs have the same level of humour, it's just the same over the top rock style.

If you like The Darkness, but have never heard any Twisted Sister, give them a try. You won't be disappointed.