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Remembering Steve Riley: Iconic Drummer From W.A.S.P And L.A. Guns Dead At 67

News October 28, 2023

Remembering Steve Riley: A Legacy. The world mourns the loss of talented drummer Steve Riley, known for his work with bands like W.A.S.P and L.A. Guns.

W.A.S.P American Tour Cancelled As Blackie Lawless Requires Surgery

News July 21, 2023

Blackie Lawless Forced to Cancel US W.A.S.P Tour Due to Back Troubles - Tour Rescheduled for Spring 2024. Get Refunds for Tickets and VIP Packages. Photo: @rock_pixs @waspnationofficial

Blackie Lawless to finish W.A.S.P Anniversary tour in Elvis chair

News May 11, 2023

Blackie Lawless battles through pain to complete W.A.S.P 40th Anniversary Tour, with remaining shows featuring him seated in a new Elvis under doctor's orders. Photo: @rock_pixs

W.A.S.P / Blackie Lawless battles Herniated Disc And Tour Woes

News April 18, 2023

Blackie Lawless battles excruciating pain on W.A.S.P. 40th Anniversary Tour due to herniated disc and botched procedure, but remains committed to finishing tour. Photo: @rock_pixs @waspnationofficial

Legendary Shock Rockers W.A.S.P. return to the UK with epic Roundhouse performance

Gig Reviews March 27, 2023

W.A.S.P. electrifies sold-out Roundhouse in long-awaited UK return, delivering a hit-filled set and celebrating its legacy with iconic frontman Blackie Lawless. Photo: @rock_pixs Words: @kahmel_farahani @waspnationofficial @roundhouseldn

W.A.S.P / Blackie Lawless talks of ‘joy I’ve not felt since the first tour’

News January 25, 2023

Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P hit Europe in March for their 40 Years Live tour. The US Tour had "been a joy I've not felt since the first tour we did in '84-'85." @waspnationofficial Photo: @shannonwilk_

Like A Beast, W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint put on a fierce show in Montclair, New Jersey

Metal Reviews November 19, 2022

Concert Review - W.A.S.P - Armored Saint - The Wellmont Theater, New Jersey - 17 November 2022. The anticipation for W.A.S.P.'s homecoming American tour has been brewing ever since their last time touring the country over a decade ago. Photo: @shannonwilk_ @waspnationofficial @thearmoredsaint

Blackie Lawless left ‘sick to his stomach’ ‘remembering how good’ first W.A.S.P lineup was

News November 10, 2022

W.A.S.P leader Blackie Lawless spoke of his regret in losing drummer Tony Richards. It "made me sick to my stomach because I remembered how good we were." @waspnationofficial

W.A.S.P / European Tour postponed to 2023. Blackie Lawless is “pissed off”

News February 15, 2022

W.A.S.P have been forced to postpone their 40th Anniversary tour of Europe, with the dates now moved to spring 2023."I'm sad, mad, tired and pissed off," Blackie Lawless says.@waspnationofficial

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes diagnosed with cancer

News February 7, 2022

The news that former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was diagnosed with cancer in his throat and neck was broken on Instagram by Catherine, his wife and manager. MetalTalk and the entire Heavy Metal family send their love and best wishes.

W.A.S.P / Blood-filled 40th Anniversary World tour hits the UK in April 2022

News October 26, 2021

W.A.S.P play seven dates around the UK in April 2022, celebrating their 40th Anniversary on their blood-filled World tour."For the W.A.S.P. 40th Anniversary World Tour, we're going back to the beginning," Blackie...

Frankie Banali / Former WASP and Quiet Riot Drummer passes away at 68

News August 21, 2020

Following a battle with pancreatic cancer, drummer Frankie Banali passed away last night (Thursday, August 20) at the age of 68. Survived by his wife Regina and daughter Ashley, Banali had gone...

W.A.S.P. GIVE DUBLIN AN ALMIGHTY STING WITH A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE OF ‘THE CRIMSON IDOL’

Archive January 3, 2020

Celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic fifth album 'The Crimson Idol', W.A.S.P. hit Dublin for the Irish leg of the Re-Idolized tour.Words: Brian Boyle, Pictures: Olga KuzmenkoFormed from the...

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