WASP recommendations.

Holy_Terror · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:11 pm

I don't know anything about this band other than the song "I Wanna Be Somebody". I am reluctant to buy anything just because of the publicity shit they're known for and the fact that they are a well known 80's band associated with the hair metal movement.....but i've heard some good things.....can anyone tell me anything about them?

Tompa · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:29 am

Get their self titled debut album. It's a great album with songs similar to I Wanna Be Somebody. If you want an epic, more story driven album try The Crimson Idol.

The_Voice · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:34 am

Love WASP, they were wrongly associated with the glam scene of the 80's but besides their looks they're actually a kick ass Heavy Metal band.

Their first two albums are CLASSICS and i think this is were you should start but their best album and one of my favourite conceptual metal albums of all time is IMO "The Crimson Idol" , then you could listen to "The Headless Children" wich is almost as awesome as crimson idol, then the rest of their discography its pretty consistent.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:17 am

I never really got into WASP. I have 2 albums, and neither of them do anything for me. I think Blackie's voice ruins it for me, I just can't stand him.

Satan's Anus · **Joined:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:37 pm **Posts:** 1046

I just got into them about two years ago. Never thought I'd like them for some reason, but they kick ass! I really dig all the albums, even KFD.

ganeshaRules · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:50 am

The_Voice wrote:

Love WASP, they were wrongly associated with the glam scene of the 80's but besides their looks they're actually a kick ass Heavy Metal band.

Their first two albums are CLASSICS and i think this is were you should start but their best album and one of my favourite conceptual metal albums of all time is IMO "The Crimson Idol" , then you could listen to "The Headless Children" wich is almost as awesome as crimson idol, then the rest of their discography its pretty consistent.

This. The self tiitled, the last command, the crimson idol & the headless chidren are the better place to start .

Thomas · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:09 am

I love everything they've done, but the headless children and the crimson idol are my favorites. Inside the electric circus is a little underrated

stub · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:40 am

Self titled and The Last Command contain most of their classics; i like the Last Command a bit better; The Headless Children is also very good, a bit different, more serious in the lyrics department; The Crimson Idol, i have a hard time getting into, mostly due to the very bizzare drumming(tom rolls all the way through, wtf?).

FlickoftheSwitch · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:37 pm

W.A.S.P. crank out endless fist-pumping, arena metal anthems.

Blind In Texas
I Wanna Be Somebody
L.O.V.E. Machine
Wild Child

all killer songs.

Both live albums kick ass too ("Live...In the Raw" and "Double Live Assassins.")

Newer W.A.S.P. albums, while not as consistent, still have a tendency to include 4 - 6 great songs.

Very consistent, underrated band.

Caligula_K · **Joined:** Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:56 pm **Posts:** 3561

Holy shit, H_T doesn't know W.A.S.P.? Blasphemy!

Headless Children and especially Crimson Idol are their two best. The self titled debut is also worth getting, as well as their most recent one, Dominator, and Unholy Terror. And then just get their entire discography. Because W.A.S.P. is awesome, and Blackie Lawless' vocals are amazing.

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:10 pm

All the comments so far are dead on. I'd add Helldorado to the list, and if you want something a little more recent, try Dying For The World and Dominator

OldSchool · **Posted:** Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:53 am

As most people already said, The Crimson Idol rules supreme and The Headless Children comes close. From recent stuff, Dominator is their best.

wdiv · **Joined:** Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:30 pm **Posts:** 39

I recommend: Crimson Idol, Headless Children & self-titled, in that order.

TheOctavarius · **Posted:** Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:30 pm

Anything released in the 90s. :lol:

OldSchool · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:37 pm

I just relistened to The Last Command, for the first time in years, and man how could I have forgotten how awesome that album is. Wild Child, Ball breaker, Widow maker, Blind in Texas, Fistful of Diamonds, it's virtually hit after hit. And Cries In The Night's got be of one the best ballads I've ever heard. Ever.

flying_guitars · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:13 pm

Start here......

W.A.S.P. Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxHl3gr-WMM

The Crimson Idol....(The Story Of Jonathan)

Chainsaw Charlie...this song really gives good picture about the music industry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFOpL2eT ... re=related

Rob Liz · **Joined:** Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:21 am **Posts:** 8

I've payed attention to W.A.S.P. off and on ever since their debut album. Basically W.A.S.P. is Blackie Lawless. It's his baby and he writes most of the songs. Depending on what your tastes are I'd recommend:
W.A.S.P. (debut album)
The Headless Children
The Crimson Idol
Neon God
Dominator

These are my favorites but there are a few other good ones in between those.

Holy_Terror · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:57 pm

Gave a bunch of their stuff a listen. Not for me. And Oldschool, you'll be interested to know that I will be attending the Pentagram concert tonight in Detroit.

The Mighty Skub · **Joined:** Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:22 am **Posts:** 31

I think their earlier stuff is the best. Especially Self-titled being their best album in my own opinion.

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