W.A.S.P. RETURNS TO THE UK FOR ALBUM ONE ALIVE & THE CLASSICS TOUR
- Desh Kapur
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read

Los Angeles metal pioneers W.A.S.P. returns 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.
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 colorful history to life by performing this revered album in its entirety... ONE more time...
ONE last time... Album ONE Alive!
July 2025 - W.A.S.P. - Album One Alive 2025
Sun 20 Norwich UEA
Fri 25 Glasgow O2 Academy
Sun 27 Nottingham Rock City
Sep 2025 - W.A.S.P. - Album One Alive 2025
+ Armored Saint
Fri 26 Newcastle O2 City Hall
Sat 27 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse
Sun 28 London Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
Tickets go on sale 10am, Friday 31 January 2025 via https://myticket.co.uk/artists/wasp
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