W.A.S.P. The 80s metal fire ignites in the Wiesbaden slaughterhouse!

W.A.S.P. The 80s metal fire ignites in the Wiesbaden slaughterhouse!

Schlachthof Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Deutschland - On June 13, 2025, the stage in the Wiesbaden slaughterhouse became a truly spectacular event: W.A.S.P. celebrated 40 years since the publication of her debut album "W.A.S.P." With her "Album One Alive!" World Tour. The band, which became known in the 1980s by provocative stage shows nationwide, presented their debut work for the first time in full length, and the fans were enthusiastic. The mood in the sold-out slaughterhouse was energetic, many loyal supporters and younger metal fans came together to enjoy the musical journey through time.

The impressive stage design in red-black staged the dark atmosphere perfectly. Martial microphone stands and a theatrical lighting design had the audience shivered before the first tone. And then she already sounded, the opening anthem "I Wanna Be somebody". Blackie Lawless, the band's front man and singer, led through the evening with Mike Duda (bass), Doug Blair (lead guitar) and aquile priest (drums). In his announcements, the 68-year-old Lawless recalled the social issues that the band has accompanied since its foundation and thus underlined the relevance of Heavy Metal, also in 2025.

retrospective and classic

W.A.S.P. Business, which not only included the debut album, but also a number of other classics. Songs such as "L.O.V.E. Machine", "Hellion", "Sleeping (in the Fire)" and "Animal (F* Like a Beast)" provided frenetic applause and a rousing mood. After a powerful performance of the debut, hits such as "Wild Child" and "Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)" followed that conjured up memories of the wild 80s.

W.A.S.P., Founded in Los Angeles in 1982, had already made headlines in previous years-her first single "Animal (F ** K Like A Beast)" even led to censorship and brought the famous parental advisory sticker. The band, which toured with sizes such as Kiss and Metallica, is now one of the cult bands of the metal scene. Even after 40 years, they are of unchanged charm with their live performances. The fans have no doubt that the band keeps the heavy metal fire with their provocative and powerful shows.

experience an unforgettable evening

The event was described as an unforgettable experience by many visitors, the Wiesbaden slaughterhouse has once more established itself as a place of pilgrimage for metal fans. With a powerful final and her legendary hit "I Wanna Be somebody", the show ended after almost two and a half hours, which became a lasting experience for both the band and the audience.

Blackie Lawless and his bandmates impressively show that Heavy Metal is not just a style of music, but a lifestyle that connects generations. It remains to be seen what the future for W.A.S.P. Ready, but on June 13, 2025, they once again demonstrated that they have become an integral part of the music scene. As already mentioned, the "Album One Alive!" Tour continues, and the listeners can look forward to many more unforgettable concerts.

For more information about the roots and the development of the band, interested parties can find out more on the [Wikipedia page] (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.S.P._ (Volume))