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October 31, 2024

On October 30, W.A.S.P. brought an electric, gritty performance to Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre, treating fans to a full run-through of their debut album for the first time in 40 years. Dubbed the Album ONE Alive tour, this show was a rare throwback to the early days of W.A.S.P., with the first half dedicated to the raw energy of their self-titled record and the second packed with greatest hits that took the crowd on a journey through the band’s lengthy catalog.

Frontman Blackie Lawless led the charge, alongside bassist Mike Duda, guitarist Doug Blair, and drummer Aquiles Priester, proving that time has only sharpened the band’s edge. The stage set-up leaned into horror imagery – complete with skeletons, eerie props, and Lawless’ incredible mic-stand named Elvis – that gave the show a creepy, rock-theatre vibe, right on time for Halloween and the costumed fans. W.A.S.P. didn’t hold back on volume or intensity, with searing riffs and pounding drums that got everyone’s adrenaline up. Lawless brought his signature charisma, holding the crowd’s attention through intense rock anthems, keeping fans engaged with every twist and turn of the setlist.

After a brief intermission, the band returned to the stage for a “best-of” set, covering fan favourites from across their discography, ending with the hit “Blind In Texas.” The mix of heavier tracks and slower songs added a nice balance and let fans experience W.A.S.P.’s range beyond the raw anger of their debut.

For the ultimate experience, fans could snag VIP tickets here, which included a meet-and-greet with Blackie Lawless himself, along with photos, autographs, and a Q&A session. It’s was chance for fans to get up close with the legend and hear stories from the band’s decades-long career.

Last night, W.A.S.P. put on a great show that delivered both musically and theatrically, proving that even after four decades, they still know how to bring a crowd to life.

American heavy-metal band, Armored Saint opened the show. Frontman Josh Bush noted how grateful they were to be back in Vancouver, their last show here being in 1985!

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Catch W.A.S.P. on one of their Album ONE Alive 2024 tour dates:
Oct. 29 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Oct. 30 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Nov. 01 – Calgary, AB The Palace Theatre
Nov. 02 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Nov. 03 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Nov. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
Nov. 05 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
Nov. 07 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
Nov. 08 – St Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre
Nov. 10 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov. 11 – Toronto, ON @ History
Nov. 13 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Nov. 14 – Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole
Nov. 15 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Nov. 16 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom At Manhattan Center
Nov. 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Nov. 19 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theater
Nov. 20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Nov. 21 – Stroudsburg, PA @ The Sherman Theater
Nov. 22 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Nov. 23 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Nov. 24 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
Nov. 26 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 27 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
Nov. 29 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
Nov. 30 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
Dec. 01 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum
Dec. 03 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
Dec. 04 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
Dec. 06 – Albuquerque, NM @ REVEL
Dec. 07 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre
Dec. 09 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
Dec. 10 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec. 11 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Dec. 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
Dec. 13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
Dec. 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium