WASP

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 61 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that WASP is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. WASP concert reviews describe live shows and performances as electrifying.

How long are their concerts?

How long are WASP concerts? WASP concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

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On tour

Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom, (September 28); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands, (September 30); Docks, Hamburg, Germany, (October 1); Lucerna - Velký Sál, Praha, Czech Republic, (October 3); Arena Wien, Vienna, Austria, (October 4); Filmstudion, Göteborg, Sweden, Sweden, (October 10); conventum Kongress, Örebro, Sweden, (October 11); Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden, (October 12); Tullisali, Oulu, Finland, (October 17); Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, (October 18); Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, (October 18); Tavara-asema, Tampere, Finland, (October 19); Helitehas, Tallinn, Estonia, (October 21);

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States (1982 - present)

Bio

W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982. They emerged from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Van Halen, Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Guns N' Roses and others.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

August 19, 2025

Nothing sets the mood at a rock ‘n’ roll show like a stagehand announcing that anyone crowdsurfing tonight will be ejected from the venue. The mood is threatened further when, by show’s end, it is just half past nine and the Glaswegian crowd are sent home in broad summer daylight.

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

July 28, 2025

WASP Live In Concert

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Soundcheck SF (USA)

December 13, 2024

W.A.S.P. delivered a ferocious, volcanic performance at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco on December 13, 2024. It was truly a night to remember, marking an extraordinary return for the iconic band, with Blackie Lawless leading the charge.

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Vintage Rock (USA)

December 12, 2024

It was a celebration of classic heavy metal in Las Vegas when W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint invaded the Brooklyn Bowl and delivered powerful performances that kept everyone on their feet the whole time, screaming for more.

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Rock Show Critique (USA)

November 21, 2024

W.A.S.P. Transport Crowd Back To 1984 With Play Of Debut

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V13 (Canada)

November 20, 2024

Classic metal band W.A.S.P. accompanied by Armored Saint, touched down at MTelus in Montreal as part of “The Album One World Tour.”

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Backseat Mafia

March 18, 2023

The Academy had long been sold out for this evenings gig and with doors being a respectable 19.00 it allowed a gargantuan queue to amass outside the venue although everyone seemed in excellent spirit

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