Double Live Assassins
W.A.S.P. · 1998
101 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal
Explosive live performances blend heavy metal riffs with theatrical glam, capturing the raw energy of W.A.S.P.'s stage presence.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its representation of W.A.S.P.'s impact on the glam metal revival and their ability to maintain a dedicated fanbase despite changing musical trends. It features fan favorites like 'Animal (F**k Like a Beast)' and 'I Wanna Be Somebody,' which have become anthems within the heavy metal community.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys explosive live energy capture
- Context
- By 1998, W.A.S.P. had established themselves as a staple in the glam metal genre, following their breakthrough album 'The Crimson Idol' in 1992. 'Double Live Assassins' showcases the band's evolution and enduring appeal through a collection of live recordings from their tours, emphasizing their theatrical style and musicianship at a time when grunge was dominating the rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Ozzy Osbourne· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Medley 11:32
- 2 Wild Child Standout 6:03
- 3 Animal (F**k Like a Beast) Standout 4:12
- 4 L.O.V.E. Machine 4:16
- 5 Killahead 3:50
- 6 I Wanna Be Somebody Standout 6:27
- 7 U 5:34
- 8 The Real Me 3:36
- 9 Kill Your Pretty Face 6:34
- 10 The Horror 9:10
Disc 2
- 1 Blind in Texas 5:34
- 2 The Headless Children 5:46
- 3 The Idol 6:14
- 4 Crimson Idol Medley 10:37
- 5 Little Death 4:16
- 6 Mean Man 3:51
- 7 Rock 'n' Roll to Death 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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