Live Reviews
W.A.S.P. / ARMORED SAINT (Live)
There’s a certain mindset and set of expectations that should be in place when you see a band that’s been together for 42 years. On one hand you have to realize everyone is a bit …READ MORE
W.A.S.P.
Tales from a Metalhead
Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 36: The Overture
Overture! Many Hard Rock and Metal bands adopted the term from Classical music. However, over the years it’s become more typical for Hard Rock and Metal than any other genre I think. A fancy word, right? …READ MORE
Live Reviews
W.A.S.P. (Live)
It’s hard to believe that it’s been forty years since American Shock Rockers W.A.S.P. first shook the foundations of the musical establishment with their hugely controversial single “Animal” and their blood and thunder stage shows. …READ MORE
Print Interviews
CHRIS HOLMES (MEAN MAN, EX-W.A.S.P.): “I Don’t Hide Anything, The Things I’ve Said, The Things I’ve Done. I Don’t Hide Anything”
Here Comes Trouble With a Capital C You know Chris Holmes from his time as the guitarist of W.A.S.P. from 1983-1990 (and his subsequent return from 1996-1991). But do you know the real Chris Holmes? …READ MORE
Audio Interviews
STEVE RILEY (L.A. GUNS, EX-W.A.S.P, EX-KEEL): “When We Found [Our Tour Dates Were Postponed]… We Said Let’s Release A Single Every Two Months… Give The Fans Something To Look Forward To”
Shots Fired on the Sunset Strip Steve Riley and Kelly Nickels’ version of L.A. Guns recently released their album Renegades [review]. The album is a return to that mid ’80s gritty Hard Rock sound of …READ MORE
Tales from a Metalhead
Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 12: “Damn the Machines”
Some of you might find this chapter a bit nerdy, but I think it’s important to talk a bit about technology. Recording devices have played a highly important role when doing interviews throughout the years. In the 80s everything was edited on 1/4″ reel-to-reel tapes. …READ MORE
Tales from a Metalhead
Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 10: “I Look Like Dogshit”
I have liked W.A.S.P. since the first album came out in 1984. Well, actually I’ve liked them since they released the first single “Animal (F**k Like a Beast)” …READ MORE
Tales from a Metalhead
Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 9: “Scream For Me John Dee”
If you are into classic Heavy Metal you are most likely also into Iron Maiden. I have been fortunate enough to talk with most members (both former and present) a few times …READ MORE
Tales from a Metalhead
Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 2: “Here I Go Again”
Most Rock biographies start off with chapters about the childhood years. I usually I flip through the pages until I find the spot where the childhood connects with music; the point where it all really started …READ MORE
Live Reviews
W.A.S.P. (Live)
When W.A.S.P. first burst out of the LA scene in 1982 their brand of Shock Rock made Marilyn Manson look like Little Mix. With buckets of raw meat, exploding codpieces, medieval torture racks and songs …READ MORE