Controversial yet beloved heavy metal band W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. returns to Belgrade after 16 years to deliver a concert and a spectacle to remember! Led by the charismatic Blackie Lawless, on this occasion, as part of the world tour “Album ONE Alive”, they will perform their entire debut album, marking the 40th anniversary of its release. Along with hits like “I Wanna Be Somebody”, “School Daze” and “L.O.V.E. Machine”, many other songs from their rich career are expected.

Mark your smart phones and planners for the year 2025 - Friday, July 11, and the concert will take place at the Hangar of the Port of Belgrade.

About the band W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, and the meaning of the acronym has remained unknown to this day, or as Blackie himself says: “We Ain’t Sure, Pal.” The band quickly became known for their controversial lyrics, theatrical performances that included raw meat, chainsaws, and pyrotechnics, as well as the provocative image they still maintain today.

During the 1980s, W.A.S.P. was under fire from conservative groups due to various forms of “explicitness,” making them a symbol of freedom of expression in heavy metal and related genres. Albums like The Last Command (1985) and Inside the Electric Circus (1986) solidified their popularity on a global scale, especially during tours with bands like Iron Maiden, Slayer, and Saxon.

Discography and significance

In a very fruitful and colorful career, they have released 16 albums, and regarding their debut album, Lawless says it was:

“An angry album made by an angry band. It not only reflected the attitude of the band members who created it but also the spirit of the time in which it was made.”

This album became a central part of the metal scene of the 80s and remains one of the best metal debut albums of all time. Along with Blackie, the band today consists of bassist Mike Duda, guitarist Doug Blair, and drummer Aquiles Priester.

All this is more than enough reason not to miss W.A.S.P. See you at the Hangar on July 11, secure your tickets in time!

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