W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P.
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Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Group Members: Chris Holmes, Blackie Lawless, Tony Richards, Johnny Rod, Steve Riley, Stet Howland, Stephen Riley, Mike Duda, Randy Piper, Rik Fox
Biography: One of the heavier bands to come out of the early-'80s L.A. metal scene, W.A.S.P. quickly rose to national infamy thanks to their shock rock image, lyrics, and live concerts. Unfortunately, once the novelty and scandal began to wear off, the band found it difficult to expand, or even maintain, their ...Read full biography
The Headless Children
Released: 1988
Label: Snapper Classics
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With 1988's The Headless Children, W.A.S.P. attempted to be taken as serious artists (for the most part). And while singer/guitarist/leader Blackie Lawless expressed excitement about the band's current ...Read full review
Animal (F**k like a Beast)
Released: 1983
Label: Restless
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As was the case with Prince's notorious Black Album, the hype surrounding this controversial debut four-track EP from W.A.S.P. far outweighed the title track's offensive content or musical merits. At least ...Read full review
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