Los Angeles metal pioneers W.A.S.P. return to the UK later this year for a very special celebratory tour.
‘Album ONE Alive!’ marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album in full, from start to finish plus classics from the band’s catalogue.
The UK dates are split across two visits, during a extensive run of European club and festival dates. July will see W.A.S.P. visit Norwich, Glasgow, and Nottingham, before returning in September, with Armored Saint in support, to play Newcastle, Manchester, and London.
Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. is set to bring this universally acclaimed “classic” album to life. Lead vocalist Blackie Lawless says, “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. 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.”
He continues, “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.”
The record became a central piece of the 80s metal scene and remains one of the best metal debut albums of all time. Along with bassist Mike Duda and lead guitarist Doug Blair, whose tenures in the band are 29 and 26 years respectively, W.A.S.P. is joined by long time drummer extraordinaire Aquiles Priester.
Lawless and company will deliver the ultimate incredible spectacle, bringing W.A.S.P.’s most colourful history to life by performing this revered album in its entirety… ONE more time… ONE last time… Album ONE Alive!
Tickets go on general sale: Friday, Jan. 31st from WASPnation.com.
W.A.S.P. UK Tour Dates
July 2025
Sun 20 – Norwich, UEA
Fri 25 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
Sun 27 – Nottingham, Rock City
September 2025 (+ Armored Saint)
Fri 26- Newcastle, O2 City Hall
Sat 27 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
Sun 28 – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith