W.A.S.P.--Unholy Terror (2001/Metal-Is)
Rating--8.2
And so the W.A.S.P. machine churns on. This is a more serious release than the previous 'Helldorado,' and actually hearkens back to the mid-80's days of 'The Crimson Idol' and 'The Headless Children,' in terms of both sound and songwriting.
The lyric writing is strong (again alluding to the previously-mentioned releases), and the booklet contains the usually worthy insight from Blackie. Lawless still sounds great, and metal super-guest Roy Z provides lead guitar on two tracks.
"Let it Roar" is a wide-open starter, and numerous other good cuts follow: "Loco-motive Man," "Raven Heart," and "Wasted White Boys".
"Charisma" is a pulsing, bobbing trip, and "Euphoria" is an instrumental with an acoustic, calm, and aura-inducing mainframe.
A well-rounded release which should please all W.A.S.P. fans of old.

TRACK LIST:

  1. Let It Roar
  2. Hate to Love Me
  3. Loco-Motive Man
  4. Unholy Terror
  5. Charisma
  6. Who Slayed Baby Jane?
  7. Euphoria
  8. Raven Heart
  9. Evermore
  10. Wasted White Boys
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