The Latest Breaking News from WASP

“This is a new sound, you’re going to see some freaky-looking dudes going nuts onstage!’” How Korn launched nu metal – and got in legal hot water – with their incendiary debut single Blind

When Jonathan Davis brought Blind from an old band to Korn, it kick-started a genre, not to mention a bit of controversy

Metal Hammer · Aug 14

Founding member of heavy metal band Wasp launches fundraiser for ongoing cancer treatment

Chris Holmes’s wife said they are thousands of dollars in medical debt

The Independent UK · Aug 1

IAF cohorts propose aerospace battle innovation hub for multi-domain operations

Indian Air Force strategists have proposed a National Aerospace Battle Innovation Hub to design, test, and refine force structures for multi-domain operations. This academic paper, presented by WASP cohorts, envisions a dedicated organization to enhance India's military capabilities by integrating air power across land, sea, space, cyberspace, and cognitive domains.…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Top-rated UK water firms ‘dumped 1,374 illegal spills into rivers’

Exclusive: United Utilities and Severn Trent had four-star environment ranking but discharges breached permits, campaign group says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Billpayers in England and Wales tricked into ‘stealth bailout’ of water companies

Campaign group challenges industry regulator over price rises for customers that will pay to upgrade infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024

“My band and crew hadn’t worked in three years so we plowed on – eight epidurals later and 180 opium tablets, I made it through the tour”: Blackie Lawless on touring, talking solos with David Gilmour – and that time W.A.S.P. bought 52 Marshall heads

He recalls scavenging Marshalls from Ted Nugent, explains why he still records to tape, and reveals what he’s discovered about his band’s early days that he didn’t know at the time

Guitar World · Sep 11, 2024

"I'm an R&B singer in the body of a metal guy": Why Armored Saint recorded a cover of a Four Tops classic

American metallers Armored Saint are steeling themselves for a US tour with W.A.S.P. via the magic of Motown

Metal Hammer · Sep 5, 2024

“We were at an EMI dinner, and David Gilmour was there. I said, ‘By far, you’re my favorite guitar player. How do you come up with those melodies?’” W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless on the invaluable advice he received from the Pink Floyd icon

Lawless has also revealed why he had to switch to bass for the band's first two albums

Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024

“The first time I met Lemmy, he said: ‘How do you sit down with that sawblade codpiece?’ I said, ‘You don’t!’”: WASP frontman Blackie Lawless’s strange journey from shock rock to God

An epic interview with WASP singer Blackie Lawless about controversy, codpieces and Christianity

Metal Hammer · Aug 17, 2024

"We have a dark image and spooky vibes...but then we also have anthemic choruses." South Of Salem count Avenged and W.A.S.P. as influences and are major horror nerds. They might just be your new favourite metal band

Inside the spooky world of South Of Salem

Metal Hammer · Feb 14, 2024