Tag Archives: W.A.S.P.

2022: gold, silver and bronze medals

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Pieni

Dear Front-Rowers, with the COVID situation nearly controlled, my presence at live shows looked like it would increase to normal numbers. But “nearly” is the key-word here, and then Putin had that brilliant idea of almost kicking off World War … Continue reading →

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2021: gold, silver and bronze medals

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Pieni

I’ve been giving these virtual medals for 10 years now, so you can understand how heartbroken I am that this 10th anniversary edition is so poor in numbers: 9 events, featuring 25 performances, all in my home country, all in … Continue reading →

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2019: gold, silver and bronze medals

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Pieni

And just when I’d started posting articles about the 2019 gigs I’ve attended, 2020 knocked on my door… Didn’t realize the numbers were so low until I’ve actually counted them: only 19 events, featuring 106 performances, played in 7 cities … Continue reading →

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25 years of “The Crimson Idol” @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, 2017/10/27

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Pieni

“I was born Jonathan Aaron Steel…”. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read this story. Not to mention the ones I’ve listened to – and still do – the album that serves as its soundtrack. It’s been 25 … Continue reading →

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2017: gold, silver and bronze medals

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Pieni

In all these years of blogging I’ve been out-of-date a few times, but this is the first time I’m running on a 4-month delay. As it wouldn’t make much sense to post the 2017 balance by Easter, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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W.A.S.P.’s “Golgotha”

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Over the 33 years of W.A.S.P.’s existence, mastermind Blackie Lawless has managed to forge a very characteristic sound – although his unique voice is quite the trademark already. Sure, he often cheats, by recycling some riffs … Continue reading →

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W.A.S.P.’s “The Crimson Idol”

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version in Sound(/)Zone. Despite being “the crazy eighties”, W.A.S.P. shocked the world in 1984 with their first single “Animal (F.U.C.K. Like A Beast)”. Their second, “I Wanna Be Somebody”, in promotion of their self-titled debut album, still has … Continue reading →

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