W.A.S.P. Close US Tour With A Wild Halloween Circus In Anaheim | Gig Review

Alongside KK’s Priest in Anaheim, California, Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P. brought a stunning show, with a set list focusing almost entirely on their first four albums. W.A.S.P. The DigAlert Grove Of Anaheim, California – 31 October 2026 Words And Photography: Matt Roberts Before I continue, I have a confession to make. As a lifelong follower of hard rock music (my first gig was Uriah Heep at The Liverpool Empire in November 1976, almost 50 years ago to the day), I have to admit I have never seen W.A.S.P. live in the flesh. Nor, for that matter, KK’s Priest. Inexcusable, I know. So, as the clock strikes 9:30 pm and the lights dim, my curiosity was peaking. Taking their places in front of the drum riser with their backs to the audience, the first thing that strikes me is the size of frontman Blackie Lawless. He is huge, dwarfing bassist Mike Duda and guitarist Doug Blair, who stand either side of him. Turning to face his audience, Lawless cuts a menacing figure.

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