- W.A.S.P. Announces 2025 European Tour Celebrating Debut Album’s 40th Anniversary
Legendary heavy metal band W.A.S.P. has unveiled plans for a 2025 European tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The “Album ONE Alive” tour will feature the band performing the entire album from start to finish for the first time in four decades.
Frontman Blackie Lawless reflected on the album’s significance, stating, “It was an angry record made by an angry band. It was a record that not only reflected the attitude of the band members who made it, but also a record that reflected its time.”
The tour lineup includes long-standing members bassist Mike Duda and lead guitarist Doug Blair, with tenures of 29 and 26 years respectively, alongside drummer Aquiles Priester. The band promises a spectacular show, bringing their vibrant history to life by performing the revered album in its entirety.
The tour is set to kick off in Berlin, Germany, on June 7, 2025, and will include headline shows in cities such as Vaureal, France; Eindhoven, Netherlands; and Milan, Italy. In addition to these headline performances, W.A.S.P. will appear at several European summer festivals, delivering their greatest hits to fans across the continent.
Tickets for the tour went on sale on December 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans also have the opportunity to purchase VIP tickets for select shows, offering a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, obtain autographs, and participate in a personal Q&A session.
This tour follows the band’s successful 2024 “Album ONE Alive” world tour, which received rave reviews for its energetic performances and nostalgic setlists. As W.A.S.P. prepares to embark on this anniversary tour, fans eagerly anticipate the chance to experience the band’s debut album performed live in its entirety, celebrating a pivotal moment in heavy metal history.
For a complete list of tour dates and ticket information, visit the official W.A.S.P. website at www.wasp nation.com.