There’s then an odd interlude when an old interview plays over the PA and I’m not sure what this added, but normal business resumed when the band walk back out and launch into ‘Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)’ that segues into a cover of the Who’s ‘The Real Me’. The more commercial ‘Chainsaw Charlie’ rounds off the Idol section before ‘Blind In Texas’ brings the main set to a close. In addition to the band’s 40th anniversary it’s also 30 years since the acclaimed ‘Crimson Idol’ was released so it seems as good a reason as any to revisit that album and good that they opt for the both ‘The Idol’ and ‘The Great Misconceptions Of Me’ despite their length. Some of the backdrops are removed to reveal screens which play old videos to complement the songs being played. Machine’ which has the crowd singing along and a scorching solo from Doug Blair. Aquiles Priester’s rolling drums usher in ‘L.O.V.E. Taking to the stage through a surfeit of dry ice, they rattled through a medley of early favourites with a focus on their eponymous debut, ‘On Your Knees’ and ‘The Torture Never Stops’ epitomising early 80’s american metal. W.A.S.P – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton – 18th March 2023 It was clear that some thought and expense had gone in to the production, the stage being dressed like a travelling freak show adorned with chains and skulls and, of course, Blackie’s ridiculously over the top mic stand, Elvis. The queue to get in trailed around the block and once inside it was packed to the rafters. Many dates on this tour had sold out well in advance and KK’s Steel Mill was no exception. Covid may have put the brakes on Blackie Lawless celebrating W.A.S.P.‘s 40th anniversary as originally intended but the delay has only seemed to have created more interest in the rescheduled dates.
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