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BLACKIE LAWLESS: W.A.S.P. Has Been Working On New Music ‘For About Three Years Now’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless says the band has been developing new music for about three years, although touring commitments and his work on a book have delayed progress. The prospective album would be the group’s first collection of new original material since 2015’s *Golgotha*, making it a notable return after a long gap.
Lawless said the band’s extensive North and South American touring, followed by a European tour throughout 2026, has left limited recording time. He previously said demos were promising but uneven, and that he wants any new release to meet the standard of *Golgotha* and compete with W.A.S.P.’s established songs; he also recovered from back surgery after an injury sustained in Europe in 2023.
In short
- W.A.S.P. has worked on new music for roughly three years.
- Touring and a book project have slowed the album’s progress.
- Any release would follow 2015’s *Golgotha*.
Explained simply
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in the early 1980s, with Blackie Lawless as its singer and a central songwriter. The group is known for theatrical performances and songs that helped establish its place in heavy metal.
The band’s last album of new original songs was Golgotha, released in 2015. A long gap between albums can make a new record significant to fans, especially when the band has a large back catalogue and a demanding touring schedule.
Lawless has said he wants new songs to meet the quality of the band’s earlier work. Touring, writing a book and recovering from back surgery have all affected the time available for recording.