Blackie Lawless

August 22, 2020

WELL WRITTEN … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. writes a Touching Tribute about his friend Frankie Banali

Metal Sludge — In the hours following the passing of the great Frankie Banali a host of musicians have paid tribute. A man of few words, especially via social media, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawess has written about his 45 year friendship with Banali. Lawless paints an awesome story for the reader, and gives a glimpse into his friendship with the Quiet Riot drummer that dates back to 1975. The following was posted on the offical[…]

July 12, 2019

T.A.P.E. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show

T.A.P.E. MACHINE Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show Metal Sludge –This week’s winner for a Lip-Sync failure.. goes to Blackie Lawless of the band W.A.S.P.. In a YouTube clip from a recent live W.A.S.P. in Sweden, Lawless drops the ball a few times during the band’s 1 hour set. Just past the 36 minute mark of the clip below, Lawless is several seconds late to the microphone. The video is[…]

May 4, 2017

SWIMMING SOBER … Chris Holmes films sequel to ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years

SWIMMING SOBER Chris Holmes films sequel to infamous ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years Blabbermouth — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie “The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolside. The interview stood out[…]

April 19, 2017

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali 20 Questions

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: 20 questions with Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — When he first found the limelight in 1983, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali had already played the US Festival before a California crowd of nearly a half-million, and he was No. 1 on the Billboard album charts with “Metal Health,” roundly regarded as among the greatest debuts in the history of recorded music. That was three-plus[…]

October 16, 2016

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley and guitarist Tracii Guns haven’t spoke since a falling-out in ’13, and Riley is OK with it saying “I Don’t Have Any Beef With Tracii Guns” LOS ANGELES, California — The feud has cooled, but they haven’t been in the same room together for more than three years since guitarist[…]

June 18, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes; "I am half of W.A.S.P. and I was half of the situation. Even though I am not the voice, I was the driving force of that thing."

Former W.A.S.P. lead guitarist Chris Holmes; “I’m half of W.A.S.P. – I was half of the situation. Even though I am not the voice, I was the driving force of that thing.” Finland — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently did an online video interview from his new home in Finland. The axe wielding madman talks about Blackie Lawless, the previous W.A.S.P. tours of Finland and gives his thoughts about the current state of[…]

June 18, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes; “I am half of W.A.S.P. and I was half of the situation. Even though I am not the voice, I was the driving force of that thing.”

March 17, 2014

Rock Star Car For Sale! Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is selling his 1987 Pontiac Firebird and it's even autographed!

1987 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, OWNED BY HEAVY METAL GUITARIST CHRIS HOLMES! – $1500 Craigslist — I am selling this car for Mr. Chris Holmes. I have a signed pink slip from the State of Arizona. This car has never been registered in California and is doubtful that it will pass smog/emissions in its current state. There is no warranty, and the car will be sold as is and will not be pieced out by[…]

March 17, 2014