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BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Anybody Living In The United States That Thinks That It's Not The Best In The World, You Need Your Head Examined'

During an appearance on the September 13, 2026 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he has been in contact with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Decision To Perform Pre-W.A.S.P. Song 'Mr. Cool' On '1984 To Headless' Tour: 'I'm Doing It, Quite Honestly, For Me'

During a VIP question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 12 concert at the Fox Performing Arts Theater in Riverside, California, frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about the band's decision to perform "Mr. Cool", a song that originally appeared on a demo from Lawless's pre-W.A.S.P. band SIST...

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See KK'S PRIEST Perform In Los Angeles During Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With W.A.S.P.

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),played the second show of its North American tour as the support act for W...

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ELEINE Shares 'Liars Linger' Single From Upcoming 'The Water Taste Of Blood' Album

Swedish metal band ELEINE has dropped its new single and visualizer "Liars Linger" from its upcoming fifth studio album, "The Water Taste Of Blood", due out December 4 via Algoth Records. Where "Watch As We Rise" was the soundtrack of the empire coming down, "Liars Linger" is about the kind of betra...

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Watch: KK'S PRIEST Performs Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics For First Time At 2026 North American Tour Kick-Off

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),kicked off its North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. last ni...

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Watch: W.A.S.P. Performs Early Demo Song 'Mr. Cool' Live For First Time Ever At Kick-Off Show of '1984 To Headless' Tour

W.A.S.P. kicked off the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada tour with KK'S PRIEST last night (Thursday, September 10) at The Magnolia in El Cajon, California. The 17-song setlist from the Blackie Lawless-fronted outfit consisted mostly of songs from W.A.S.P.'s first four albums — 1984's "W.A.S....

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On PMRC: 'It Was All About Them Trying To Put A Man In The White House. It Was Not About Censoring Records.'

In a new interview with Rock At Night magazine, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than four decades ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, honestly, after it was all said and d...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On His Upcoming Book: 'It's Not Your Typical Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

In a new interview with IndiePower TV, b>W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". The title of the book is a reference to the square mile that Blackie lived in nearly five decades ag...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES On His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Last Two Weeks I Went Through Probably One Of The Sickest Times I've Ever Been In My Life'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has offered an update on his GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Looks Back On Split With CHRIS HOLMES: 'He Wasn't Able To Do Musically The Things That I Wanted To Do Later On'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless was asked if he wishes things would have turned out differently when it comes to his relationship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Chris is a great perfor...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Is Hoping To Release His Long-In-The-Works Autobiography In 2027: 'I'm About Halfway Finished'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I first started writing, I asked [IRO...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Good Thing Is It's 100% Curable'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discussed his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To 'Support' And 'Honor' CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist's Battle With Prostate Cancer

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has asked the band's fans to "support" and "honor" Chris Holmes as the group's former guitarist battles prostate cancer. The 68-year-old Holmes recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just years after undergoing treatment for throat and neck cancer,...

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ELEINE Shares 'Watch As We Rise' Single From Upcoming 'The Water Taste Of Blood' Album

Swedish metallers ELEINE have released a new single and music video, "Watch As We Rise". The track is taken from the band's fifth studio album, "The Water Taste Of Blood", which will be made available on December 4 independently on ELEINE's own label Algoth Records, distributed globally by Sound Pol...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: W.A.S.P. Has Been Working On New Music 'For About Three Years Now'

In an interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked if he and his bandmates have been working on new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been working on stuff for quite some time, but I've also been working on a book. And...