W.A.S.P.
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1982 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1982–present
Biography
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, California, emerging from the early Los Angeles heavy metal scene. The band became known for its shock rock image, lyrical themes, and theatrical live performances. It has reportedly sold over 12 million records worldwide, with its first two albums, “W.A.S.P.” (1984) and “The Last Command” (1985), both certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Genres
W.A.S.P. Discography
- W.A.S.P. (1984) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- The Last Command (1985) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- Inside the Electric Circus (1986) - Album - rated 2.9/5
- Live... In the Raw (1987) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- The Headless Children (1989) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- The Crimson Idol (1992) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- Still Not Black Enough (1995) - Album - rated 2.74/5
- K.F.D. (1997) - Album - rated 2.65/5
- Double Live Assassins (1998) - Album
- Helldorado (1999) - Album - rated 2.05/5
- The Sting (2000) - Album - rated 2.67/5
- The Best of the Best 1984-2000 (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.55/5
- The Sting: Live at the Key Club, L.A. (2001) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Unholy Terror (2001) - Album - rated 2.64/5
- Dying for the World (2002) - Album - rated 3.08/5
- Dominator (2007) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Babylon (2009) - Album - rated 2.91/5
- Golgotha (2015) - Album - rated 3.02/5
Members
- Blackie Lawless - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards (1982–present)
- Randy Piper - lead guitar, backing vocals (1982–1986)
- Chris Holmes - lead guitar, backing vocals (1983–1990, 1995–2001)
- Steve Riley - drums, backing vocals (1984–1987)
- Johnny Rod - bass, backing vocals (1986–1990, 1992–1993)
- Frankie Banali - drums, percussion (1989–1990, 1992, 1995, 2001–2004)
- Stet Howland - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1991–1993, 1995–2006)
- Mike Duda - bass, backing vocals (1995–present)
- Darrell Roberts - lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006)
- Doug Blair - lead guitar, backing vocals (1992, 2001, 2006–present)
- Mike Dupke - drums (2006–2015)
- Aquiles Priester - drums (2017–present)