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Early years and rise to fame (1982–1985) W.A.S.P. began following the demise of Circus Circus, a Los Angeles-based band featuring Blackie Lawless and Randy Piper. The original lineup of W.A.S.P. was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1982 by Lawless, Piper, Rik Fox, and Tony Richards.
W.A.S.P. Will Perform their Entire Debut Album from Start to Finish, on the 2024 Album ONE Alive World Tour
Themes: Sex, Party (early); Society, Anti-religion (mid); Christianity, Politics (later) Current label: Napalm Records. Years active: 1982-1989, 1991-1993, 1995-present. While the first official line-up was Blackie Lawless, Randy Piper, Rik Fox, and Tony Richards, Fox left within the same year of the band's inception.
On Golgotha, W.A.S.P. are staying true to the biblical horror stories they employed on Babylon (2009): the name-giving place of skulls is the hill Jesus Christ was crucified upon. Faithful Blackie Lawless fans had to wait for new material for six years – and this album was damn well worth the wait!
Nov 5, 2021 · Nov. 23. Nearest event · Charlotte, NC. Sat 7:00 PM · The Fillmore Charlotte. Ticketmaster. VIEW TICKETS. June 6th 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most infamous, notorious,...
L.A. metal outfit who rose to infamy in the 1980s thanks to their shock rock image, lyrics, and outrageous live concerts. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2020s. Formed. 1982 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Pop/Rock.
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 by Blackie Lawless, who is the only remaining original member of the band.