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W.A.S.P. ANNOUNCE SPECIAL 'ALBUM ONE ALIVE' TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM

Los Angeles metal legends W.A.S.P. are set to return to the UK later this year to celebrate a monumental milestone in their storied career. The iconic band will embark on the ‘Album ONE Alive!’ tour, commemorating the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album.

Fans of W.A.S.P. can expect a once-in-a-lifetime event, as the band will perform the entirety of their debut album live for the very first time. From start to finish, the record that helped define the 80s metal scene will be brought to life once again, alongside fan-favorite classics from the band’s illustrious catalog.

Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. remains one of the most influential and enduring acts in heavy metal. Lead vocalist and founder Blackie Lawless reflects on the significance of the album and its lasting impact:

“This is the tour that showcases the album that started the long, long undying bond between the band and to all the fans in your countries where all our international success first began 40 years ago,” he says. “It was an angry record made by an angry band. It was a record that not only reflected the attitude of the band members who made it, but also a record that reflected its time.”

Lawless also promises fans that this tour will be a unique and historic event:

“This tour showcases for the first time, that landmark first album, played in its entirety, from top to bottom, most likely never to be repeated ever again. So be there and see these Winged Assassins, and witness this once in a lifetime event.”

Released in 1984, W.A.S.P. ’s self-titled debut album remains a hallmark of heavy metal, hailed as one of the best debut albums of all time. It was an explosive introduction to the band’s unrelenting sound, featuring hits like “I Wanna Be Somebody” and “L.O.V.E. Machine,” and quickly became an anthem for rebellious youth across the globe.

The lineup for the ‘Album ONE Alive!’ tour features W.A.S.P. members who have been with the band for decades, including Mike Duda (bass), Doug Blair (guitar), and Aquiles Priester (drums). With these veterans in the mix, fans can expect nothing less than an unforgettable spectacle, showcasing the very best of W.A.S.P.'s 40-year legacy.

TOUR DATES (UK) :

July 2025 - W.A.S.P. - ALBUM ONE ALIVE
20/07 - UEA, Norwich
25/07 - O2 Academy, Glasgow
27/07 - Rock City, Nottingham

September 2025 - W.A.S.P. - ALBUM ONE ALIVE + Armored Saint
26/09 - Newcastle O2 City Hall
27/09 - O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
28/09 - Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, London

TICKET SALES
Tickets for these highly anticipated shows will go on sale at 10am on Friday 31st January 2025 via MyTicket.co.uk . Fans eager to secure their spot for this once-in-a-lifetime performance should act fast as tickets are sure to sell out quickly.

Don’t miss your chance to witness W.A.S.P. perform their landmark debut album in its entirety – a true celebration of 40 years of metal mayhem!