The Last Command

by W.A.S.P.

The Last Command cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 November 1985
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.21/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Randy Piper, Blackie Lawless, Steve Riley, Chris Holmes

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the theatrical shock-rock momentum of their debut, this sophomore release remains one of the most commercially successful efforts of the Los Angeles metal pioneers' career. 'The Last Command' polishes the group's raw aggression into massively catchy, anthemic heavy metal hooks, exemplified by hits like 'Blind in Texas.' The record's unabashed hedonism and rebellious attitude arrived precisely at the height of the PMRC censorship controversies, further fueling their notoriety.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, hedonism

Tracklist

  1. Wild Child
  2. Ballcrusher
  3. Fistful Of Diamonds
  4. Jack Action
  5. Widowmaker
  6. Blind In Texas
  7. Cries In The Night
  8. The Last Command
  9. Running Wild In The Streets
  10. Sex Drive

Credits

  • W.A.S.P. - primary artist
  • Steve Riley - drums, vocals, written-by
  • Beckie Mennen - illustration
  • Chris Holmes - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, written-by
  • Randy Piper - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Blackie Lawless - lead vocals, bass guitar, written-by
  • Robbie Wilson - tour manager
  • Carlos Cavazo - backing vocals [additional]

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