Description
Originally released in 1998 and reissued here in 2017, Double Live Assassins captures W.A.S.P. at full theatrical force in a high-impact live setting. This 12″ double vinyl LP delivers a powerful performance spanning key moments from the band’s catalogue, blending early shock-rock anthems with darker, more conceptual later material.
Fronted by Blackie Lawless, the live recording balances raw stage energy with tight musicianship. Tracks such as “Wild Child,” “I Wanna Be Somebody,” and selections from The Crimson Idol era showcase the band’s ability to shift between aggressive hard rock and dramatic storytelling.
Spread across two vinyl records, the format allows the live dynamics to breathe — crowd interaction, guitar solos, and rhythmic drive retain depth and weight without compression fatigue. The analogue presentation enhances the grit and theatrical intensity that define W.A.S.P.’s stage presence.
Why this record is in the Crimson Vinyl collection
Everyone knows that W.A.S.P. is one of my all time faves, and Double Live Assassins earns its place because it documents W.A.S.P.’s enduring stage power and the dramatic scope of their catalogue. For collectors, this 2LP set represents both nostalgia and authority — a live album that reinforces the band’s legacy in heavy metal history.
Track Listing:
Side A
The Medley – On Your Knees, I Don’t Need No Doctor, Hellion, Chainsaw Charlie
Wild Child
Animal (Fuck Like a Beast)
L.O.V.E. Machine
Side B
Killahead
I Wanna Be Somebody
U
The Real Me
Kill Your Pretty Face
Side C
The Horror
Blind in Texas
The Headless Children
The Idol
Side D
Crimson Idol Medley
Little Death
Mean Man
Rock ‘n’ Roll to Death
