W.A.S.P. - The Crimson Idol

Between 1990-1992, little was heard from one of the 1980s' most theatrical metal bands, W.a.s.p. Many assumed they'd broken up, especially when it became publicly known that the entire band had split from leader Blackie Lawless (the most surprising departure being longtime guitarist Chris Holmes). But the truth of the matter was that Lawless was hard at work the entire time, composing an epic concept album, 1993's The Crimson Idol, which told the tale of a tormented rock star, Jonathan. Read More