PREVIEW: W.A.S.P.
Album ONE Alive! at Newcastle City Hall
Brace yourselves, Newcastle: the legendary shock-rockers W.A.S.P. are making their thunderous return to the UK stage, and they’re doing it in monumental fashion. On Friday, 26th September 2025 O2 City Hall will echo with the ferocious, instantly recognisable sound of one of heavy metal’s most provocative bands, as they bring their Album ONE Alive! tour to the toon, in a tribute to their groundbreaking 1984 debut album that helped to rewrite the rules of metal.
This tour marks an unprecedented moment in the band’s incredible four-decade history. For the first — and according to frontman Blackie Lawless, possibly the last — time, W.A.S.P. will perform their debut album in its entirety. This is no ordinary concert; it’s a resurrection of a record that captured the angst and energy of a band ready to take on the world. From the snarling defiance of “School Daze” to the anthemic roar of “I Wanna Be Somebody,” the album is a testament to the raw emotion, furious musicianship, and unapologetic attitude that helped define an era.
Lawless, a towering figure in the world of metal and controversy alike, is joined by bassist Mike Duda and guitarist Doug Blair, both veterans of the band with decades-long tenures, as well as powerhouse drummer Aquiles Priester. This formidable lineup will not only recreate the debut in full but also deliver a fiery set of fan favourites from across W.A.S.P.'s storied catalogue, ensuring a night that’s both nostalgic and fiercely present.
Adding even more weight to the evening is the inclusion of Armored Saint as special guests. Their muscular, no-frills brand of metal will prime the crowd perfectly for what’s to come. It’s a bill that pays homage to the genre’s golden years while proving that its pulse still pounds with unrelenting force.
W.A.S.P. has always been a band that provoked strong reactions, love, hate, awe, outrage, and that legacy of confrontation and spectacle continues to this day. They were banned from stages, investigated by politicians, and vilified by moral crusaders. But for fans, they’ve always stood for something authentic: raw power, theatricality, and music that doesn’t flinch.
This night at Newcastle City Hall won’t be just another date on a tour, it will be a piece of metal history. A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of an album that lit the fuse and launched a legacy. Prepare for soaring solos, pounding drums, snarling vocals, and a stage show that’s every bit as unrelenting as it was in the band’s incendiary early days.
Whether you’ve been with W.A.S.P. since their Sunset Strip days or only just discovered them, this show will be a rare opportunity to see a band relive its birth, loud, proud, and alive. The Winged Assassins are flying in one more time. Miss it, and you miss a chapter of metal history being written right in front of you.
This tour marks an unprecedented moment in the band’s incredible four-decade history. For the first — and according to frontman Blackie Lawless, possibly the last — time, W.A.S.P. will perform their debut album in its entirety. This is no ordinary concert; it’s a resurrection of a record that captured the angst and energy of a band ready to take on the world. From the snarling defiance of “School Daze” to the anthemic roar of “I Wanna Be Somebody,” the album is a testament to the raw emotion, furious musicianship, and unapologetic attitude that helped define an era.
Lawless, a towering figure in the world of metal and controversy alike, is joined by bassist Mike Duda and guitarist Doug Blair, both veterans of the band with decades-long tenures, as well as powerhouse drummer Aquiles Priester. This formidable lineup will not only recreate the debut in full but also deliver a fiery set of fan favourites from across W.A.S.P.'s storied catalogue, ensuring a night that’s both nostalgic and fiercely present.
Adding even more weight to the evening is the inclusion of Armored Saint as special guests. Their muscular, no-frills brand of metal will prime the crowd perfectly for what’s to come. It’s a bill that pays homage to the genre’s golden years while proving that its pulse still pounds with unrelenting force.
W.A.S.P. has always been a band that provoked strong reactions, love, hate, awe, outrage, and that legacy of confrontation and spectacle continues to this day. They were banned from stages, investigated by politicians, and vilified by moral crusaders. But for fans, they’ve always stood for something authentic: raw power, theatricality, and music that doesn’t flinch.
This night at Newcastle City Hall won’t be just another date on a tour, it will be a piece of metal history. A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of an album that lit the fuse and launched a legacy. Prepare for soaring solos, pounding drums, snarling vocals, and a stage show that’s every bit as unrelenting as it was in the band’s incendiary early days.
Whether you’ve been with W.A.S.P. since their Sunset Strip days or only just discovered them, this show will be a rare opportunity to see a band relive its birth, loud, proud, and alive. The Winged Assassins are flying in one more time. Miss it, and you miss a chapter of metal history being written right in front of you.
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