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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Movie Could Have Been 'Way Better'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolsid...

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Helldorado

As concepts go, SPIRITWORLD's is rock solid. "Helldorado" is the Las Vegas crew's third album, and the most potent demonstration yet of their unique blend of brutish thrash and sun-scorched Americana. Two previous albums laid down the template, and while it was definitely the case that creative mast...

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Watch CHRIS HOLMES Perform W.A.S.P. Classics On 2025 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise

Fan-filmed video of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and his solo band performing aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. In a February 2025 interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Holmes was asked what it has been like for him to perform an all-W.A.S.P. setlist at some...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says 'Mid Death Crisis' 'Isn't A Metal Record': 'I Wrote A Punk, Glam, Hard Rock' Album

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", Wednesday 13 was asked if paying tribute to his former band, the revered glam punk icons MURDERDOLLS, on several tours in 2023 and 2024 influenced the songwriting process for his upcoming album, "Mid D...

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RILEY'S L.A. GUNS Are Officially Calling It Quits

RILEY'S L.A. GUNS, the band originally formed in 2018 by Steve Riley, is "calling it quits", nearly a year and a half after the drummer's passing. In addition to Riley, RILEY'S L.A. GUNS' most recent lineup featured Orlando, Florida-based guitarist/vocalist Kurt Frohlich, bassist Kelly Nickels (a me...

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BRIAN WHEAT To Launch New Band With TOMMY SKEOCH And CHRIS HOLMES

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat discussed his friendship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Me and Chris are gonna do a band or a project, whatever you wanna call it, togethe...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...

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KYLE THOMAS Says ERIC WAGNER Was 'Encouraging' To Him When He First Joined TROUBLE

In a new interview with Bill Zebub, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about his addition to the band in 2012 as the replacement for Kory Clarke (WARRIOR SOUL),who fronted TROUBLE for a four-year period following the exit of the group's original singer Eric Wagner. Kyle said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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W.A.S.P.'s 'Bonus Tracks And B-Sides' Gets Digital Release

Madfish Music has announced the digital release of "Bonus Tracks And B-Sides" from W.A.S.P.'s "The 7 Savage" box set. W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the raw power of heavy metal while pushing the boundaries of its creative vision. "Bonus Tracks And B-Sides", the final disc in "The 7 S...

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CHRIS HOLMES 'Could Care Less' About W.A.S.P. Performing Entire First Album On 40th-Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked what it has been like for him to perform an all-W.A.S.P. setlist at some of his recent solo shows. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Before, like years ago or whatever, last year and previ...

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W.A.S.P. Adds More Dates To 'Album ONE Alive' 2025 European Tour

W.A.S.P. will perform its classic debut album in its entirety on the spring/summer 2025 European tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive". 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first LP. To celebrate this milestone, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album f...

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Watch: TROUBLE Returns To Live Stage With Chicago Concert

Doom metal legends TROUBLE returned to the live stage last night (Saturday, January 25) at the Cobra Lounge in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. It marked TROUBLE's first live appearance in nearly a year and a half. Video of the Cobra Lounge concert can be found below. In a recent interview with...

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TROUBLE Has 'Eight To Ten Songs' In The Works For Long-Awaited New Album

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, on...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Says He Suggested A Few Names Of Potential Fill-In Singers For DEATH ANGEL's Tour With W.A.S.P.

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone radio station, DEATH ANGEL and KERRY KING vocalist Mark Osegueda spoke about why DEATH ANGEL pulled out of its fall 2024 tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. Replacing them on the bill was ARMORED SAINT. He said (as transcribed by...

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JASON BONHAM, QUEENSRŸCHE, GEORGE LYNCH And PAT TRAVERS Set For 'Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II'

Jason Bonham, QUEENSRŸCHE, George Lynch and Pat Travers will take part in Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II, set to take place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Unleash your inner rock star at this once-in-a-lifetime four-day Rock Camp, where you'll jam, learn...