The Crimson Revival: W.A.S.P.’s ‘reidolized’ And The Heavy Metal Narrative
W. A. S. P.'s ' Re Idolized' reclaims the narrative depth of ' The Crimson Idol,' transforming it into a powerful rock opera that critiques fame and idolization.
W. A. S. P.'s ' Re Idolized' reclaims the narrative depth of ' The Crimson Idol,' transforming it into a powerful rock opera that critiques fame and idolization.
Reidolized ( The Soundtrack to The Crimson Idol) is not a revisionist gimmick — it is a reclamation. Released decades after the original The Crimson Idol (1992), this version presents Blackie Lawless’s intended vision in its complete form, restoring narrative elements, dialogue, and structural cohesion that were previously constrained by label pressure and format limitations.