Released in 2002, Dying for the World is one of the darkest and most aggressive albums in the W. A. S. P. discography. Written in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the album reflects a world shaken by violence, fear, and ideological conflict. Under the direction of Blackie Lawless, W. A. S. P. channels anger and disillusionment into a raw, uncompromising heavy metal statement that confronts war, fanaticism, and the cost of blind belief.
Released in 2015, Golgotha stands as one of the most mature and introspective albums in W. A. S. P.’s long career. Led by Blackie Lawless, the band moves beyond shock imagery and controversy to deliver a deeply personal work focused on themes of faith, redemption, suffering, and spiritual struggle. Rather than relying on provocation, Golgotha draws its power from emotional honesty and philosophical depth.
Close Enough for Rock ’n’ Roll is the seventh studio album by Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, released in 1976. Coming at the peak of the band’s classic era, the album captures Nazareth at their most confident, blending hard rock power with bluesy swagger and an unmistakable sense of attitude.
Babylon is the fourteenth studio album by American heavy metal band W. A. S. P., released on November 9, 2009. The album was inspired by biblical visions of “ The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. The album contains covers of Deep Purple’s “ Burn” (originally recorded for W. A. S. P’s previous album Dominator, but not used for unknown reasons) and Chuck Berry’s “ Promised Land”. All music and […]
Released in 1997, Unleash the Beast marked a decisive moment in Saxon’s career — not as a reinvention, but as a reaffirmation. After a turbulent period in the early 1990s, the album signaled a return to a heavier, more focused sound, reconnecting the band with the core values that defined their legacy within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
