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 W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums.

"1984 To Headless", the Fall 2026 North American Tour, W.A.S.P. returns Playing Live in the U.S. and Canada, paying tribute to their 1st Four Albums... Live!

Selected Hits from W.A.S.P.'s 1st Four Albums promise to create a True Rock 'N Roll Spectacle complete with a Live Stage Show bringing those Albums Alive for the 1st... and Only Time.

The 1st Five Years of Artist's Careers most always determine what their legacy will be if they go on to greatness, or be remembered as a footnote in music history.

W.A.S.P. cemented their place in the Rock History in those 1st Five Years with their iconic first album in 1984, followed the next year with "The Last Command", "Inside the Electric Circus" in 1987 and capped with the their Greatest yet, "The Headless Children" in 1989.

In their Fabled 44 year history W.A.S.P. have been pioneers of Shock Rock, Psycho Drama and Live Spectacles that are now Legendary in the World of Rock.

The Band will take the "1984 To Headless" Tour to Europe and the World in 2027.

“It's hard to express the genuine excitement I'm feeling in describing the "1984 To Headless" U.S. Tour. Playing those songs from those 1st Four Albums in a combined package like this is something we've never attempted before. In addition to the songs, the entire Stage Show will look like the Album Covers from those Records will Come Alive... right right before your eyes!

Complete with all the History and Bombastic Live Presentations that's made this Band one of the great Live Bands in the Theatrical Rock World. When elements of those Album Covers start to come alive, right on the stage before the people it's gonna be something they'll not soon forget!

I'm also equally thrilled to bring K. K.'s Priest and those iconic Hit's onboard for all the Fall 2026 U. S. Shows. Both Bands... together... on the same stage... on the same night... where do I get my ticket?

It's gonna make the "1984 To Headless" Tour one for The Rock Ages"!” — Blackie Lawless

“Great news! KK’S PRIEST is going to be returning to the US and Canada this September and October 2026! We will be teaming up together with metal legends W.A.S.P. and with over 40 shows, this is going to be an epic metal and steel tour featuring lots of Priest classics! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon so please get on board early, we do not want you to miss this one.” — K.K. Downing

W.A.S.P. will be again offering fans VIP tickets that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, a W.A.S.P. traveling museum with new items added since the last U.S. tour, and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com.

Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

09-10 - El Cajon, CA    The Magnolia

09-11 - Los Angeles, CA    The Wiltern

09-12 - Riverside, CA    Fox Performing Arts Center

09-13 - Phoenix, AZ    Celebrity Theater

09-14 - Santa Fe, NM    Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 

09-16 - Austin, TX    Emos

09-17 - Tulsa, OK    Tulsa Theater

09-18 - Dallas, TX    House Of Blues

09-19 - San Antonio, TX    Aztec Theater

09-20 - Houston, TX    House Of Blues

09-22 - Clearwater, FL    Ruth Eckard Hall

09-23 - Daytona, FL    Peabody Auditorium

09-24 - Jacksonville, FL    Florida Theater

09-25 - Raleigh, NC    The Ritz

09-26 - Jim Thorpe, PA    Penn's Peak    

09-27 - Portland, ME    Aura 

09-29 - Boston, MA    House Of Blues

09-30 - Hampton, NH    Hampton Beach Casino

10-01 - Wallington, CT    Toyota Oakdale Theatre

10-02 - New York, NY    The Palladium

10-03 - Carteret, NJ    Carteret Performing Arts Center

10-05 - Montreal, QC    Mtelus

10-06 - Ottawa, ON    Hard Rock Casino

10-07 - Pickering, ON    Pickering Casino Resort

10-09 - Des Plaines, IL    Des Plaines Theater

10-10 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater    

10-11 - St Charles, IL    Arcada Theater

10-13 - Glenside, PA    Keswick Theatre

10-14 - Harrisburg, PA    Capitol City Music Hall

10-15 - Cleveland, OH    Agoura Theater    

10-16 - Milwaukee, WI    Pabst Theater

10-17 - Green Bay, WI    EPIC Event Center

10-19 - Winnipeg, MB    Burton Cummings Theatre

10-21 - Edmonton, AB    Midway Music Hall    

10-22 - Calgary, AB    The Palace Theater

10-23 - Coquitlam, BC    Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

10-25 - Seattle, WA    Moore Theater

10-27 - San Jose, CA    San Jose Civic

10-29  - Rancho Mirage, CA    The Show @ Agua Caliente

10-30 - Las Vegas, NV    House Of Blues

10-31 - Anaheim, CA    The Grove

It just so happens that every Labor Day weekend, a concert takes place out in Hollywood, California, down on the famous Sunset Strip at the Rainbow Bar and Grill. This year’s rendition of it, brought out some heavy metal and thrash metal acts together, such as Warbringer and co-headliners Accept and KK's Priest! Other acts played as well, but catching every single one was a tough spot to be in, with the crowd being in every which way possible, catching whoever you could was the best way out of it.

As such, arriving at the venue close to 3PM, seeing a line align the outside of the venue, it was hard to tell if the show had reached capacity or not, luckily it had not, so heading into this “free entry” event wasn’t exactly free, you were admitted entry with a two drink minimum of $15 each, so $30 per person, so getting in for that price was sort of a good deal. You could use those 2 drink tickets for 1 drink and 1 food item, including what was on the menu at the Rainbow Bar and Grill restaurant, or they had a stand outside with various drinks, and food options of burgers and pizza slices. Having gotten the chance to eat inside at the actual restaurant was a real treat.

After sometime had passed thrash metal locals Warbringer brought the rage with their 40 minute set, bringing the pit with them, as everyone there got into their set immediately! Mosh pit opened up, with people falling, loosing their shoes, to others having a good old time. The band kept the energy hyped and heavy throughout their set. Such songs played included “Living in a Whirlwind”, “Crushed Beneath the Tracks”, and “Living Weapon”. They brought the heat literally in the 80-90 degree weather for this outdoor gig, it was very intimidating to experience as a whole.

WARBRINGER:

Next up sometime later in the evening would be Accept whose performance was done well, except for the singer whose vocal tactics could be heard but not so well. Such songs were played like “Princess of the Dawn”, and fan favorite “Balls To The Wall”, with the whole crowd being into them, giving off a liking, to their antics and momentum given out. They are an act that everyone who was into metal was enjoying.

ACCEPT:

Lastly would be headliners KK’s Priest, having one of their members being a former member of Judas Priest, so of course, some of their songs were included in the set, as well as their own working’s like “Hellfire Thunderbolt”, “Reap the Whildwind”, “Raise Your Fists”, and Judas Priest songs like “Burn in Hell”, “Sinner”, and “Breaking the Law” to name off a few. Now their performance was solid, heavy duty, with a heavy metal classic style, think a modernized Judas Priest except with more fierce vocalization provided. They of course covering Judas Priest with a member of that band, made for them being just downright fun.

KK'S PRIEST:

 All in all this backyard bash of an event was interesting enough. Would it be worth checking out as each year progresses, perhaps, depending on the line-up given. It is a fun miniature outdoor show, with acts that made this year’s outing a very fun one.

Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S PRIEST - featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) - and Teutonic metal originators ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour! Both bands are touring in support of their brand new albums, out now via Napalm Records.

The massive run will begin on August 31 in Los Angeles, CA, visiting a slew of major cities in the USA and Canada - such as Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, New York, NY and Nashville, TN - before coming to an end in San Francisco, CA on October 7.

 KK's PRIEST's K.K. Downing says:

"It's time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK's Priest / Accept. Not since 1983 have we shared the same battleground. From Germany, from the UK, let the Flying Vs clash, let the metal fly! All in the name of defending our beloved heavy metal music, let the people come from all walks of life to witness the battle royal. There is no doubt that we warriors of metal will give every ounce of our energy and our power in order to deliver up our very finest performance. This is a spectacle not to be missed, and this is possibly the one and only time in history for you to witness this iconic duel. Who will be the victor? You will be the judge, let the music begin from early August to early October... The arena awaits!!"

ACCEPT's Wolf Hoffmann says:

“This tour with KK’s Priest is a dream come true for Accept and for me personally.

Accept supported Judas Priest back in the early 80s - it was our first ‘real’ international tour and Priest had been a huge influence on us.

I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with KK on this very special tour. It’s going to be epic! Don’t miss it!"

TOUR DATES:

August 31 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go

September 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Rainbow Backyard Bash 2024

September 3 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

September 5 - East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt

September 6 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Events Center

September 7 - Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theater

September 8 - Detroit, MI @ District 142

September 10 - Toronto, ON @ QET

September 11 - Montreal, QC @ Rialto Theatre

September 13 - New York, NY @ The Palladium

September 14 - Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall

September 15 - Boston, MA @ The Wilbur Theatre

September 16 - Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse

September 18 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box

September 20 - Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

September 21 - Providence, RI @ The Strand Ballroom

September 22 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

September 24 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

September 26 - New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore

September 27 - Little Rock, AR @ The Hall

September 28 - Dallas, TX @ Tannahill's

September 29 - Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre

October 1 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre

October 2 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre

October 4 - Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts Center

October 5 - San Diego, CA @ The Magnolia

October 6 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

October 7 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

KK’S PRIEST - the iconic heavy metal group of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - will proudly reveal their new sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, on September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records!

Following up on the release of their blistering newest singles "One More Shot At Glory" and "Reap The Whirlwind", KK’S PRIEST have just unveiled a third new track - the unrelenting "Strike Of The Viper". The undeniable barnburner proves itself as one of the album’s most unforgettable tracks - featuring a hooky chorus, dynamic rhythms and of course, a searing solo!


K.K. Downing says about "Strike Of The Viper":

"Beware - 'Strike Of The Viper' is now here... These demons can sting and bite their way into your brain, what world are they from? I would very much like to see this one send all mosh pits spinning into a blur as KK’S PRIEST deliver up some fast and furious metal.  Strike after Strike — just like the viper."

 
Watch the official music video for "Strike Of The Viper" HERE.

KK’S PRIEST - the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - recently announced the upcoming release of their savage sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. On the heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner - which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more - KK’S PRIEST return to sin again!

Following up on the release of their blistering first single "One More Shot At Glory", today, KK’S PRIEST have unleashed another new track, this time entitled "Reap The Whirlwind", alongside another new music video! The electric opus is a classic heavy metal power thrust of soaring leads, hair-raising harmonics and earworm vocal hooks.

K.K. Downing says about "Reap The Whirlwind":

“'If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind’ - this is a common phrase that has been familiar with me from a very young age. Obviously it’s very meaningful - it’s a warning that if you mistreat people, or really whatever you do in life, you need to be very careful, because whatever sufferance you inflict on anyone, it could come back to haunt you, and your suffering could be even more severe. Everyone knowingly or unknowingly has made the mistake of thinking they can get away with small misdemeanors to suit their selfish pursuits, but if justice is to be served, you will reap exactly what you sow. That is the message of this song."

Watch the music video for "Reap The Whirlwind" HERE: https://youtu.be/v7Ir9BFZKqU.