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The Headless Children - CD Music

by W.A.S.P.
label: Madfish, April of 2018 ‧
13,95€
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ALIGNMENT


Disco 1
01 - The Heretic (The Lost Child)
02 - The Real Me
03 - The Headless Children
04 - Thunderhead
05 - Mean Man
06 - The Neutron Bomber
07 - Mephisto Waltz
08 - Forever Free
09 - Maneater
10 - Rebel in the F.D.G

Disco 2
01 - Locomotive Breath
02 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
03 - Lake of Fools
04 - War Cry
05 - L.O.V.E. Machine
06 - Blind in Texas

The Headless Children - CD

by W.A.S.P.

Property Description
label: Madfish
Release Date: April of 2018
Dimensions: 139 x 125 x 6 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Metal > Heavy/Hard Rock
EAN: 0636551711920
Duration (m): 78.10
Number of disks: 1
Format: CD / Album

ABOUT THE ARTIST

W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. is a heavy metal band formed in 1982 in Los Angeles, California. The band was created by vocalist and guitarist Blackie Lawless, who remains the only constant member throughout the years. W.A.S.P. is known for its heavy sound, provocative lyrics, and theatrical live performances, which often involved shocking and controversial scenes, something that marked the band as one of the most notorious heavy metal bands of the 1980s.

The name W.A.S.P. has generated much speculation about its meaning, but Lawless has never officially confirmed what the letters stand for, leaving the ambiguity as part of the band's mystery. Some popular theories suggest it might be an acronym for "We Are Sexual Perverts" or "We Are Satan's Preachers," but this has never been verified.

The self-titled debut album, W.A.S.P., released in 1984, was an instant success and established the band in the heavy metal scene. Songs like "I Wanna Be Somebody" and "L.O.V.E. Machine" became metal classics and exemplify the band's aggressive style and defiant attitude. The song "Animal (Fuck Like a Beast)" became especially controversial, leading to its censorship in several countries.

In the following years, W.A.S.P. continued to release albums that maintained their characteristic sound and provocative image. The Last Command (1985), which includes the hit "Wild Child," and Inside the Electric Circus (1986) are two examples of albums that helped cement the band's status as one of the leading names in metal in the 80s.

In 1989, W.A.S.P. released The Headless Children, an album that marked a significant shift for the band, both in terms of sound and theme. The album is more serious and politically charged than its predecessors, addressing themes such as war and corruption. The song "The Real Me," a cover of The Who, was one of the album's highlights.

Throughout the following decades, W.A.S.P. continued releasing new albums and touring, despite several lineup changes. Blackie Lawless kept the band active and relevant, with albums such as The Crimson Idol (1992), a concept album about the highs and lows of fame, and Golgotha ​​(2015), which brought themes of faith and redemption to the band's music.

W.A.S.P. remains a respected presence in the heavy metal scene, known for both its impactful music and its bold image and ongoing controversy. The band has a loyal fanbase that continues to support Lawless and his artistic vision, making W.A.S.P. one of metal's most enduring and iconic names.

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