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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: I Will Never Play 'Animal (F**k Like A Beast)' Again
- Oct. 30, 2009
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Norway's FVN.no conducted an interview we did with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless before the band's October 29, 2009 performance in Kristiansand. Blackie talks about his faith, why he doesnt "do the blood" anymore and why he will never perform the song "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" again. Watch the chat below (Windows Media). A couple of excerpts follow. On having a pretty basic live show nowadays: Blackie: "What you're saying is: Are you doing the blood anymore? No, I'm not doing it. I don't need that anymore, because when you're trying to get a message across to people, the image of that early show spoke so loudly, people were listening with their eyes and not their ears. We did what we thought was abstract art and we were trying to make social comment within that, and no one was getting the social comment; they thought, 'Oh, it's a shock-rock band.' We've never considered ourselves a shock-rock band, and to be honest, even to this day, I resent that; I don't like being considered that. But I understand that the eyes are the dominant sense, and so if you're going to try and get your message across, sometimes you have to simplify it to be able to do that." On not playing "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" live anymore: Blackie: "We haven't done that song for several years. And it's totally because of my religious faith, and it's something that I don't want to do anymore, and I will never play that song again. "What can I do to be a positive influence? So I'm looking at what I'm doing and I'm trying to create the best example that I can. I don't want 13-year-olds going around singing that song. If that's something they wanna do later in their life, that's their business. But, like I said, it's a question of faith and the religious conviction that I have." On whether it means that he's not so proud of all the things he's done in his past: Blackie: "Well, that would be one of them, but... You have to understand that I believe that I've been put here on this Earth to do a very specific thing. This album, 'Babylon', that we're doing now really talks about what's going on with the Book Of Revelation and the bible. "Someone asked me the other day. They said, 'Are you a rock and roll preacher now?' I said, 'No. But I am a messenger.' And that's what my job is. So everything I did up to this point has led me to where I am now." "Babylon", the new album from W.A.S.P., entered the U.K. "Rock Albums" chart at position No. 15. "Babylon" was released on October 12 through Global Music (via Demolition Records). The CD is themed around biblical visions of "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse," and is described in a press release as "a metal masterpiece that will make fans both old and new craving for more." The track listing for the album is as follows: 01. Crazy02. Live To Die Another Day03. Babylon's Burning04. Burn05. Into The Fire06. Thunder Red07. Seas Of Fire08. Godless Run09. Promised LandAudio samples of all the tracks that appear on "Babylon" are available at Amazon.co.uk. "Crazy" was made available for download via various digital service providers from September 28. Lawless commented on the track: "Although like it may sound like a man talking to a woman, 'Crazy' is about a performer talking to an audience; the dangers of idol worship and elevating musicians and politicians to a level that's dangerous!"
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posted by : NoyzRulz
10/30/2009 9:03:24 PM
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Ummm. Ok? Semi like WASP, not enough to buy their albums or see them live as a standalone act. So... whatever.
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posted by :
10/30/2009 9:08:43 PM
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I'll take a double-scooping of pretentious horse-shit! Abstract art, my arse.
Yup, this guy's lost the plot. Figures with all the stuff he's been saying lately he'd be a Jesus Freak. Have a circle-jerk with Dave Mustaine. You'll feel much better.
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COMMENT | Bummer :(
posted by : RiotAct666
10/30/2009 9:29:16 PM
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That is their most known song IMO. Glad i got to hear them perform Animal live in concert a few times.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 9:38:21 PM
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it's because the Viagra doesn't work anymore....
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COMMENT | what's the point?
posted by :
10/30/2009 9:39:54 PM
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I know a few WASP albums, but my mates only know Animal. Animal is WASP, it defines their music. Way to cut off your small fan base! It's like AC/DC not playing Highway to Hell, "cos they're above it."
No longer "We Are Sexual Perverts" & now "We Are Seriously Pretentious"
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
10/30/2009 9:43:50 PM
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Huh - this many years along, Blackie has lost all sense of who he is. Like it or not, man - people will remember W.A.S.P. (for the most part) for the theatrical aspects as well as, yup...Animal - Fuck Like A Beast.
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COMMENT | Oh please...
posted by : ThayerIsGod
10/30/2009 9:46:33 PM
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Gotta love it when performers decide to no longer play the songs that built their houses, bought their cars and fed their families because they're sick of it or whatever other reasons they come up with.
It's just a song, douche bag. Play it.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 9:51:53 PM
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Does this talentless has-been actually think that anyone cares what he will or will not play?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 10:11:07 PM
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Blackie: "I want to set a good example"
WHY?! You're BLACKIE LAWLESS ffs!
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COMMENT | ....
posted by : Slave2Grind
10/30/2009 10:17:54 PM
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And the world mourns....
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COMMENT | He sounds like Tipper Gore and the PMRC
posted by :
10/30/2009 10:21:55 PM
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What a fuckin sellout douche bag! He sounds EXACTLY like the people he fought against in the 80's. "I don't want a 13 year old singing that" wow I remember those OLD BRAINDEAD SKAGS OF THE PMRC tellin you the same thing circa 1986 u hypocrite cock sucka!
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COMMENT | Funny, isn't it?
posted by : lundtheconqueror
10/30/2009 10:27:48 PM
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He won't play the song anymore, but doesn't he seem to cancel shows as much as Axl Rose does? So, what's the point?
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COMMENT | Blahhh
posted by : forbidden-evil
10/30/2009 10:28:47 PM
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Blackie..
Shut up and play music.. YOUR Music!
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COMMENT | Check this for an idea!
posted by :
10/30/2009 10:37:01 PM
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How about he just reduces the title Fuck Like A Beast to its acronym and changes it to a tune about the rigours of being fat and old?
Oh, and idol worship...what's the difference between christian symbolism, e.g. crucifixes, and any other form of idolatry? You reckon Jesus would love to come back and see images of his brutal murder hung up in places supposedly designed to pay him respect?
Fucking morons.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
10/30/2009 10:45:48 PM
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Wow. What a twat.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 10:56:50 PM
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Most of all, I love how he goes on about the 'dangers of idol worship', then says 'I'm a messenger'.
No need to worry about fanatical fans idol-worshipping you, Blackie. Your five minutes were up a LONG time ago.
lundtheconqueror: You'd be shocked at how many shows he's flaked on, just because the stage couldn't take the weight (about a metric ton) of his grotesque mic stand thingy. A 'traditional' mic stand would do just fine and wouldn't be a deal-breaker for anybody else, but not so for Blackie "I USED to be somebody" Lawless.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
10/30/2009 10:58:37 PM
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Well just change it up a tad and rename the song...
I Fuck Like a Priest... That sure didn't stop David Dueppen, the Florida priest who banged a stripper and fathered a child.
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COMMENT |
posted by : edrpz
10/30/2009 11:01:27 PM
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He said this before and then a few years latter played it again concert. It's the songs that got the band noticed.
Dave Mustaine quite drugs and found God, and became a bigger prick, and Blackie quite using whatever and found God and became a bigger prick. Mow then they keep mouthing off a bunch rambling shit every five seconds.
about almost nothing.
These rockers have to stop finding God. God is bad for you. Makes an ASS out of you. Please stop finding God when you get clean and sober. If you want to find something, find that spark that you guys use to have that made you put out the great music that you were known for.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:09:41 PM
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Wow this is totally cool news! I always kind of liked Wasp!
Now I will really go out of my way to seethem next time!
This cd should be the bomb and I am really looking forward to it!
Awesome news!
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COMMENT | Blackie Brainless
posted by : born1972
10/30/2009 11:25:23 PM
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After the hair metal shit gone forever this "brainless" guy found "god" in the bottom of bottle.
"Brainless" are not talented at all. He just had his 15 minutes celebritie shit and now its all gone.
BTW his former partner Chris Holmes is a "hell" of a guitar player. I hope he's doin' better than "brainless" does
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:31:37 PM
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Since I don;t want to be subjected to his inaneness, I did not watch the vid. Did he blame this new course on Obama? That seems to be the theme of all his other complaints.
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:35:57 PM
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That sel titled album is a classic. Just call the band something else then! You will never see Deicide saying oh man we need to get a positive message out there. I mean I am all for if he wants to change his lifestyle but man don't ride the wave of something you did in the past that you don't even believe in. NO RESPECT.
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COMMENT | I don't care for WASP music but
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:40:39 PM
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I think it is great that he has joined a growing
list of musicians that have accepted Christ. Alice Cooper,
Dave Mustaine, Nicko McBrain, Rob Halford, CC Deville, possibly Dime too. Anyway I hope he stays strong in the faith.
hope he stays strong in his faith.
Peter Criss, Head, possibly Darrell Abbott,
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:48:48 PM
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WASP and Religion don't mix.
He could just change the lyrics around to "Animal (Pray Like A Beast)"
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COMMENT | markb3767
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:56:08 PM
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Did you listen to the hypocrisy spewing from this man's mouth? Did you see the hate in his eyes when the interviewer challenged his decision to continue playing his back catalogue? Have you kept up to date with Mustaine's bipolar love/hate rants? I could go on and on.
These people are none the better for their claim of accepting "Christ". In fact, they are almost worse because they are now full-blown hypocrites!
Jesus would be horrified that these converts, and christians in general, are the legacy of his life's work. It makes me sad that the mere fact that they have adopted your worldview makes them champions in your eyes.
Look a little closer at them, dude. You'll ought to be disgusted at what you see.
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COMMENT | WASP always sucked
posted by :
10/30/2009 11:59:57 PM
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#@!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:02:09 AM
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I see nothing wrong with his decision, I'm pretty sure he also knows his days packing any venue are long over. He sounds like he's gotten older and maybe wiser about how he wants to live. Thumbs up to Blackie (or whatever his real name is). Nothing wrong with accepting the Good Lord, a lot wrong with bashing Him. But to each their own.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:06:38 AM
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Guess he won't play I'm Alive anymore then either. Why do over the hill rock stars feel the need to start believing in an imaginary friend?
Ref the mic stand thing, the story according to Metal Sludge, who love to bash Blackie, is that he won't play without his mic stand because 50% of his 'live' show is on tape and his mic stand has all the triggers for the vocals etc. and so he can't actually pull off his show without it.
Regardless of all the above, WASP were great in the 80's.
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COMMENT |
posted by : IAmAMetalChick
10/31/2009 12:11:40 AM
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I'll have to check out that new album! Blackie's always seemed like such a deep guy. It just stands to reason that he would one day find the truth. And I think it's awesome that someone actually cares about the legacy he's leaving the next generation. What a beautiful person. Hope I can catch him at another show. Saw him only once, and it was one of the best shows ever!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:19:08 AM
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Beautiful person? Deep guy? He is a self-important delusional idiot that treated others like crap for three decades. The Neon God phase officially put him in no longer relevant territory. Now this idiot has found jesus - holy crap. What a religous hypocritical douchebag. There is no god morons - get over it.
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COMMENT | BLACKIE'S NOT KIDDING... / FOR THE NAYSAYERS
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:20:43 AM
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For years he's spoken of his purpose in life and everyone knows he's not a druggie or alchy, he's just Blackie!
I dig his conviction, and believe he won't play Animal since he's written many better songs since then and doesn't need to use old songs to command the attention of an audience, unlike other classic bands.
BTW, some here wrote that it's his only good song. Didn't anyone hear "Crimson Idol", "Dominator" or the new CD, "Babylon"????? Do your homework kids!
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posted by :
10/31/2009 12:21:11 AM
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Oh yeah marb3767 - Halford is not a xian.
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COMMENT | REAllY? Another ONE!???
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:27:15 AM
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When did music stop being fun?
Isn't there enough serious conservative message-based shit out there? (SEE MSNBC)
Im seriously heartbroken.
Hey Newsflash....I don't listen to music for "the message". I never have and Im old enough to remember buying F.L.A.B. Not once did I say "Hey I wanna fuck like a beast too". Really Blackie? Stop taking yourself so seriously...cause NO ONE ELSE DOES!
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COMMENT | Lame.
posted by : SilverMachine
10/31/2009 12:31:13 AM
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W.A.S.P. was a middle finger raised at everybody. Now he's joined the people that persecuted him. Jesus wouldn't have given up like that Blackie.
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COMMENT | I blame George Bush for this..................
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:46:04 AM
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.................It's all George Bush's fault Blackie wont play "Animal". Obama must talk to Blackie & tell him it's ok to play that song.
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COMMENT | HUH
posted by :
10/31/2009 12:47:34 AM
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I guess Kill Fuck Die is out of the question too then ?
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COMMENT |
posted by : -Up The Irons-
10/31/2009 12:47:39 AM
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This is his band and it is his right to play which ever songs he likes.
That being said, he has completly warped W.A.S.P. They once stood up against the pricks and didnt take shit from anybody. Now he found god, stabbed his fanbase in the back, and became a hypocrite.
oh well, its your band... fuck like a beast.
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COMMENT | Though I hate organized religion
posted by : Lorn
10/31/2009 1:02:40 AM
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I really don't care much what Blackie believes as long as he keeps making good music. I don't care much that Halford is gay, etc., etc. What I care about is the music. Blackie does not want to preform some old song from the past anymore? Who cares. He has written plenty of other songs that are better. As an ex-Christian myself (though I'm not an atheist, nor agnostic), I don't prefer to see anyone fall prey to delusions, especially someone who was so much an image that seemingly stood against such things. But the fact is, the world is a complex place. Blackie was raised in a Christian family. For one reason or another, some people return to what they know when they get older. NOT EVERYONE HAS THE TIME or the strength to do the necessary study to escape all the delusions that life has to offer. It took me a long time to get out of the religious mess I put myself into.
Personally though, I'm glad to see that Blackie wants to move on to more serious subject matter than 13 year old lust and fucking like a beast, blah blah, same old same old. I thought Babylon was a decent album, though I think I prefer the previous album "Dominator" more at this point. As long as he keeps his beliefs pretty much off the albums, I'm going to continue looking forward to what he does next. AT LESAT HE DOESN'T SPEW ENDLESS MOANING ABOUT THE BAND THAT FUCKED HIM OVER WHEN HE WAS FIRST STARTING OUT like a certain someone does. But you know what? Don't care about that either as long as Megadeth keeps giving me great albums. Baby, I just don't care.
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COMMENT | Lorn
posted by : fanny you should say that
10/31/2009 1:08:24 AM
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Blackie might not complain about other bands like Mustaine, but he does spend a shit load of time complaining about governments instead !
And shouldn't he change his name also? "BLACKIE LAWLESS"... for a religious man that seems highly inappropriate.
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COMMENT | So?
posted by : Lorn
10/31/2009 1:26:54 AM
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Who doesn't complain about governments? Show me a government that doesn't have something worth complaining about. Granted, he gets more attention because he is in the public eye, but I think most people bitch about governments (people on blabb certainly are no strangers to bitching about stuff). I don't really care too much what he says as long as he gives me good music. If bitching about the government helps fuel some fire in him and helps him give me a decent album, great. I just think it interesting here at Blabb how people seem to think musicians are not normal people. That they are not subjected to the same stupid mistakes that everyone else makes. How they are somehow above it or something. Musicians take a shit just like everyone else. What do I care? As long as they entertain me with cool music, I'm happy at the end of the day. If being perfect or keeping ones mouth shut or whatever was necessary to be make good music, the world would NEVER get any.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Marc.
10/31/2009 2:14:56 AM
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Wow.. Blackie has really lost it. Alice Coopers a Christian yet I don't see him cutting out songs that he sings about the dead and not have a Gorey as stage production.
My respect for W.A.S.P and Blackie has now diminished to just about nothing.
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COMMENT | For the record..
posted by :
10/31/2009 2:24:47 AM
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Jesus was based on an old Egyptian God named Horus who was the sun. He also healed the sick, helped the blind to see, had 12 brothers and was born of a virgin. He also died for three days and was resurrected..Since Horus there have been over two-hundred gods and dieties with all the same attributes. Jesus only happened to be the latest of these. You people really need to get edjucated on religion.. All of the old religions were based on the zodiac. So was the bible.. Stop following a lie..
And Blackie, I loved you in the eighties. I was 13 and those first four albums were the shit. I loved them. I can't believe that you have become what you most hated. A fucking hypocrite.. You suck and since you won't play "Animal" anymore, then I won't buy your shit anymore. ANd that's too bad cause I really wanted to check the new WASP out but now I feel sick cause of all the god bullshit. Wake up dude. YOu don't need some ancient lie to be a good person and role model. YOu just need conviction and some balls. You seem to have lost yours..
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COMMENT |
posted by : wooten
10/31/2009 2:27:49 AM
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I like Blackie more every day! Gotta have some responsibility when you're in his position. It doesn't make you cool singing lyrics like that.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Rockula
10/31/2009 2:34:26 AM
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"don't need that anymore, because when you're trying to get a message across to people, the image of that early show spoke so loudly, people were listening with their eyes and not their ears. ...."
He said the EXACT same thing when Crimson came out :)
It seems Blackie is joining the group of religious nuts. Too bad, WASP was great in the 80's and early 90's.
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COMMENT |
posted by : sjones
10/31/2009 2:58:46 AM
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You have to laugh at the kids getting so upset when someone becomes a Christian. These same peole are the ones that always scream "free speech". Most Christians are just regular people who don't infringe on you or think that they are better than anyone else. Sure does bring out the hatred in a select minority.
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COMMENT | sjones
posted by :
10/31/2009 3:40:25 AM
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"These same peole are the ones that always scream "free speech"."
Well, has anyone here tried to limit Blackie's right to free speech? No.
I think people are just saying that Blackie is making a fool of himself with his conspiracy theories. But he has a right to do so. It's just sad, that's all.
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COMMENT |
posted by : hohoho
10/31/2009 3:45:15 AM
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What an idiot.
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COMMENT |
posted by : hohoho
10/31/2009 3:49:08 AM
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Imagine Deicide turning into a bunch of hippies
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COMMENT | Lorn
posted by : fanny you should say that
10/31/2009 5:15:45 AM
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1st: Nobody gives a shit what musician's thoughts are on governments. Just stick to playing music and talking about music and the music industry.
2nd: Blackie is now a religious man, which means he should shut the fuck up and "give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's, and give to God what is God's". Stop whining about Obama this and Obama that. His Bible clearly states that "the political system of things belongs to the Devil".
3rd: No point cutting out "Fuck like a beast" from your set if you're not going to go the whole mile... like changing his name for a start, which essentially represents a man who does things his way, not the authorities or "Christ's way".
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COMMENT | what a knob
posted by : ninuzzu
10/31/2009 5:18:14 AM
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This guy is such an idiot. Set an example? For who? Maybe other seriously deluded chumps who actually believe the twaddle in that old pile of shit they call the bible? The more I read about this guy, the dumber he seems. It is somewhat entertaining at least, in a car crash type of way, that is.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/31/2009 5:22:52 AM
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lol @ the guy who said Jesus was related to Horus. Besides both being fictional, they've got NOTHING in common. I'm guessing you've watched that steaming shitpile of a movie "Zeitgeist"? I'd suggest you 'edjucate' yourself about basic Egyptian Mythology before making bare-ass statements that just make YOU come off as an ass.
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COMMENT | Who thought of these track titles?
posted by :
10/31/2009 5:26:59 AM
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03. Babylon's Burning
04. Burn
05. Into The Fire
07. Seas Of Fire
In the name of the fiery fire of the burning fire,
These song names are even lamer than Manowar's!
Seems like the closer you get to god, the less inspiration you have actually- weird huh?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/31/2009 6:22:45 AM
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wow love wasp but when did this guy turn into such a fucking pussy
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COMMENT | The Real Me
posted by : STRP
10/31/2009 7:14:57 AM
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This line springs to mind:
"I ended up with the Preacher full of lies and hate"
It's tragic to see this happening, but it's not entirely surprising considering his background, growing up in a fundamentalist family.
But it's one thing to become a little old and senile and Christian, but spouting nonsense about The Revelation, that's just ridicolous.
It seems to me that Blackie Lawless has become the Chuck Norris of Metal.
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COMMENT | Religious Faith
posted by :
10/31/2009 7:33:47 AM
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He never mentions what his religious faith is. Anyone know, out of curiosity?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dangerdog
10/31/2009 7:49:57 AM
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Wasp always sucked. Now they suck for Jesus.
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COMMENT | ???
posted by :
10/31/2009 7:59:49 AM
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The fans at the shows should chant, "Fuck like a beast."
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COMMENT | Blackie's No Fun..
posted by :
10/31/2009 8:53:06 AM
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Blackie you are not going to save the world with your music. Haven't had ANY interest in your music for years. Sorry.
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posted by : pigchop
10/31/2009 9:28:12 AM
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COMMENT posted by : rob1980
"I believe Jenna Haze is gonna walk through the door right now and put her face in my crotch."
That might not be a good 'thing' to have happen, dude.
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posted by : hawking
10/31/2009 10:42:25 AM
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these rockers who suddenly find god are revolting
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COMMENT | blackie says
posted by :
10/31/2009 10:48:17 AM
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WE'RE NOR GONNA PLAY THE SONG THAT PUT US ON THE MAP.
btw - i WAS 13 yrs old singing "ANIMAL"
Can I get some compensation? my life was destroyed back then.
"spitting blood, wearing a chainsaw cod-piece; fucking manaquins with a knife strapped to our crotch; talking about sex;
constantly swearing" is not for shock value? IM CONFUSED
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COMMENT | let me get this right..
posted by :
10/31/2009 10:53:09 AM
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The mainman in We Are Sexual Predators wants to be a good influence on kids? That's ironic.
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posted by :
10/31/2009 12:30:46 PM
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what an hypocrite!!!! he insults people, talks about politics and now pretends to be a "religious" man? what a moron ... I´m a christian myself but I never use that as an excuse to fuck people around or invading other´s beliefs;
BTW, this guy cancel shows just because an ant bites him ... what a wimp, any preacher is better than this false image he pretends to sell, blood dont works for you anymore (for selling tickets), do you think your new faith will?
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COMMENT | That sucks!!!!!
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
10/31/2009 12:33:18 PM
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That means his fan base just went from 10 people to 5!!!!!
Blackie Ball Less was a douche bag in the 80's and he still is!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | MIKE W
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
10/31/2009 12:35:47 PM
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You'll never see Deicide playing an entire tour without canceling a show or ten!!!!!
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posted by : Sabbathman
10/31/2009 12:57:38 PM
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"Blackie: "What you're saying is: Are you doing the blood anymore? No, I'm not doing it. I don't need that anymore, because when you're trying to get a message across to people, the image of that early show spoke so loudly, people were listening with their eyes and not their ears. We did what we thought was abstract art and we were trying to make social comment within that, and no one was getting the social comment; they thought, 'Oh, it's a shock-rock band.' We've never considered ourselves a shock-rock band, and to be honest, even to this day, I resent that; I don't like being considered that. But I understand that the eyes are the dominant sense, and so if you're going to try and get your message across, sometimes you have to simplify it to be able to do that."
>>> It's easy to denounce something that had a profound professional, auditory and visual artistic value 25 years later saying "We've never considered ourselves a shock-rock band" while that's exactly what they were. If there was this "social message" then what was it? Singing songs like Animal FUCK LIKE A BEAST, On Your Knees, L.O.V.E. Machine etc. with a show of chains, skulls, fire and blood heralded the liberty of executing personal desires to the fullest extent, without guilt. Art, even abstract art, is not just art that's there to be seen or heard, it's made to awaken senses within. Abstract art...Blackie is basically still feeling guilty for what he did 25 years ago and for many years after that and now he's trying his best to look totally different than what he was. That's fine with me, everyone changes throughout the years - more or less - but this kind of serious self-stigmatization afterwards is very strange to me. If Blackie doesn't like to do the guts-and-gore anymore, then he could just say "That was me before, now I want to be more concise and to-the-point" or something like that.
On not playing "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" live anymore:
Blackie: "We haven't done that song for several years. And it's totally because of my religious faith, and it's something that I don't want to do anymore, and I will never play that song again.
>>> That's too bad, what a great song, a true crowd-pleaser and surge of sexual adrenaline. I respect Blackie's faith and conviction, I'm a religious man myself but I definitely hold that particular song as something exciting and life-affirming. I remember WASP performed the song as late as in 2006 here in Finland. At least on both 2004 shows they did it!
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posted by : sjones
10/31/2009 1:14:29 PM
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Because he's Christian he shouldn't call himself Blackie Lawless? That's funny.
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posted by : IAmAMetalChick
10/31/2009 1:34:19 PM
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I wonder why it's so cool to bash someone who finds the true Lord. And btw, EVERYONE who lives or ever has lived is at some point a hypocrite...because we're ALL sinners!
You know, I'm great friends with many people who hate God (some of the most extreme Satanic people), yet I am a Christian. At the very least, you can say you don't agree with Blackie, but if you really like his music, why bash him so badly? Is it really him you hate, or is it that mention of the Lord convicts the soul? And why is it that people are so passionate against Jesus, when in general they're just apathetic towards other "gods?" It's definitely something to think about.
Anyway, back to metal discussion.......
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COMMENT | WASP rocked before most of ppl in here knew metal even exist...
posted by : ratamahata
10/31/2009 1:37:58 PM
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Good for him, i really liked the fact metal icons really wanna be good examples on today kids. And seriously a decade ago if anyone would tell me that ppl will talk crap about L.Lawless I would thought it was just a joke. By seen all this negative comments though, maybe its too late. We deserve the world we led to day by day. Babylon.
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COMMENT | HA
posted by :
10/31/2009 2:26:25 PM
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"Religious faith" the cause of everything that's wrong on the planet. War, hate, closed mindedness and now Animal? What's next, bring on 2112, Why go on !!
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COMMENT | Let it go!
posted by :
10/31/2009 3:07:19 PM
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I don't love Jesus or any deity. I am not gay or bi, I am just a hetro-sexual male and I choose no side in politics. I love Family, and Metal. But I respect anyone bold enough to go out and say hey listen, I'm a christian or I want to set a good example or whatever. Besides, its not 1986 and everyone changes over time, everyone.
So the real hypocrites are in this forum. Get over it. Its not your life, its Blackie's, Daves, Heads, or what have you. 10 foot tall and bulletproof when behind a laptop, right? I guess there are a bunch of tough guys in this place.
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COMMENT | GOOD!!!
posted by :
10/31/2009 3:14:50 PM
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Now I know not to go to see W.A.S.P. next time they come here. It was always the highlight of the show. Blackie just saved me some money. THANKS BLACKIE!!!
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posted by :
10/31/2009 3:31:38 PM
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They will never play 'Animal (F**k like a beast)' again? Fair enough. I will never pay to see another W.A.S.P. concert again. Thei debut material was their best and now they stop playing it. There is no reason for me to see them anymore.
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COMMENT | ////
posted by : enslaver
10/31/2009 4:24:52 PM
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Like his career wasnt in a bad enough tailspin ... wasp is really done now...
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COMMENT | censur
posted by :
10/31/2009 4:28:00 PM
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I was at w.a.s.p gig a couple of days ago and when they played "Chainsaw Charlie" he just mumbled something when he came to "....my name is charlie, I´m a c**k sucking a**hole..." and "didn´t say MF when"...I´m a lying MF..." came.
I wondered why, but beacause he´s become religious??? I didn´t know that. Damn thats sad!!!! I´m very very disappointed..
But beside from that, is was a great show, and he looks and sounds good. And the 2 new songs are really really good too, check them out!
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COMMENT | Fuck you!!
posted by : Hellavator
10/31/2009 7:00:14 PM
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Fuck you Steven Duren!! You are not worthy of the few fans you have left. Hypocrite, fucking hypocrite. Go masturbate with your stupid bible and shut the fuck up mister: "Religions are part of the problem with modern society" circa 1987
At least, Chris Holmes his still rocking his ass off with his new band Secret Society.
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COMMENT | This is terrible!
posted by :
10/31/2009 8:16:45 PM
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WASP and Iron Maiden have been my 2 most favorite bands. If Blackie turns into a bible thumper this will just ruin WASP. Why did he let those bible thumping jackasses get to him. No one wants to hear preachy heavy metal. Go do country music for that gay shit.
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COMMENT | lol neil young
posted by :
10/31/2009 10:32:54 PM
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I see what you mean but I think WASP was probably one of the best if not the best bands from the 80's. It's just disappointing to see it morph into the opposite. I mean I am a hardcore Stryper fan as well but I don't want them to start having satanic lyrics you know what I am sayin?
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COMMENT | life goes on
posted by :
10/31/2009 11:33:00 PM
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I prefer old blackie but people do change.
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COMMENT | FUCK LIKE A BEAST
posted by :
11/1/2009 12:33:05 AM
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I CRANK FUCK LIKE A BEAST EVERY DAY. THATS THERE MAIN SONG HOW FUCKIN STUPID, WELL AT LEAST THERES THE OLD VIDEOS LIVE AT THE LYCEUM, AND VIDEOS IN THE RAW FUCKIN RULE . W,A,S,P, STILL RULES
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COMMENT | Mockers
posted by :
11/1/2009 12:33:06 AM
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The bible tells us there will be mockers of Christ in
the last days so...please keep it up. More proof that
the Bible is true. Bible quote "the fool says in his
heart there is no God".
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posted by : MetalMetalMetal
11/1/2009 5:37:53 AM
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Fuck like a Beast,the best Wasp song ever.
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COMMENT | Give me a break
posted by : Korgll
11/1/2009 11:59:07 AM
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Blackie, go spew you sanctimonious bullshit elsewhere, you're defecating all over your past for no reason other than guilt, the only thing religion is ever going to give you. Except for a complete and utter mindfuck, that is. So now you found God, and suddenly you're a messenger with a need to distance yourself from your sordid past? I can't believe you don't see how much of a hypocrite you have become. Or maybe (my guess) you just wager most people are stupid enought to swallow your inane drivel unquestioned? Take a hike, you washed-out bigot, I used to admire you for your outspokenness. No longer. Read above statements from BM-readers, and take them to heart. Some of them REALLY ought to make you think twice. Always heard you were a total douchebag, guess you have become so much more than that. Now kiss your career goodbye!
And to 'markb3767', who regurgitates upon us this little paragraph of spoon-fed nonsense to give us a piece of his beloved 'truth':
QUOTE
The bible tells us there will be mockers of Christ in
the last days so...please keep it up. More proof that
the Bible is true. Bible quote "the fool says in his
heart there is no God".
END QUOTE
You speak of proof like it is a concept you are familiar with. Don't flatter yourself, you have NO clue! And, of course: don't you just LOVE to quote the good old collection of greatest lies ever told? Blackie is NOT Christ, Mark! Were you home-schooled by demented baboons? There is no hard physical evidence Christ as a person actually ever existed! I challenge you to prove otherwise, using reputable sources and employing the scientific method! Chances are, you don't even know what the FUCK (oops) I am talking about. Also, trusting the contents of a book just because it is a book, renders you a gullible fuck (oops, AGAIN?) not worthy of breathing the same air as the rest of us. Mocking the ridiculous idea of Christ/God/The Holy Spirit/whatever (however fun and invigorating it sure is) does NOT prove the Bible is true, can you get that into your tiny little brain? Does it work AT ALL? The REAL fool is the person who claims that there is an invisible omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient being that created everything (including itself), but who demands no evidence for it, and accepts this on faith alone. Add to this the unashamed tenacity to expect and demand others to do the same, and to have them accept his or her delusions to be real.
I hope you both expire in the shortest time possible from this reality for the crime of poisoning the minds of the more easily led out there. The world does NOT need your vile kind, we have enough problems as it is.
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COMMENT | KORGLL
posted by :
11/1/2009 5:24:41 PM
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Here ya go bro. Historical evidence? Check out Roman Tacitus,
Flavius Josephus,Julius Africanus,Lucian of Samosata to start
with. They are all historians who mention Jesus. By the way
where is the PROOF that Jesus didn't exist? The best I can figure
we both have a 50% chance of being right. I'll put my money
on the facts for Christ. I may not be a scholar like yourself but I
do think the evidence (prophecies that have come to pass)
speak for itself.
As for hoping I and Blackie expire shortly-I have no fear of death. I hope you live a very long life and discover that God
truly loves you and he takes away the hate you have for
those who only desire for you to know HIM.
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COMMENT | Good for Blackie
posted by : jt_rocker
11/1/2009 9:27:35 PM
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People change; apparently this is how Blackie wants to live his life and run his career. Who are we to judge? If it works for him, great. If you don't like it, don't go to the shows, don't buy the CD. I think it takes a big sack to stand by your convictions/beliefs, and to admit that maybe things in your past were mistakes or things you're not so proud of anymore.
BTW, who cares about Animal? yes, I loved it when I was 15 too, but I'd rather hear anything off The Headless Children.
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COMMENT | WASP rocks
posted by : double_talking_jive
11/1/2009 10:44:17 PM
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WASP rocks and glad to hear that people are becoming more responisble in these times of troubles. I too have recenlty found God back in my life and I tell you it feels great. Been listening to "day of fire's" debut album. Very good metal album and if you check out the inner sleeve you will find an amazing story told by one of the best rock vocalists..
oh yeah babylon rocks\m/
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COMMENT | wow
posted by :
11/2/2009 4:10:28 AM
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Now he can go preform on the Fox News Channel.
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posted by :
11/3/2009 6:25:41 AM
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poor Blackie. something bad must have been done with his mind
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COMMENT | Why don't you all wake up.
posted by :
11/9/2009 6:16:33 PM
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Seriously! Is this how you act towards your favorite band? You either choose to understand his view point and move on or just ignore what he is saying. His been through alot...the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and now! so think about where he is coming from. I doubt you all will be hardcore satanists, occultists, yuppies, rebels, feeding off your parents the rest of yours lifes or am I wrong?
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Nowadays everything is negative..the media, people in general toward each other (hell i'm to blame there) Blackie is just trying to get something positive out there amongst all this shit were in now!
More power to him to express what he thinks since he is in that position to do so..
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COMMENT | Awesome!
posted by : musclecar1975
11/13/2009 12:30:35 AM
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You know, people are entitled to change as they grow and get older....we all at one time or another felt one way about something or another and as we get older and more wise or more mature, we do see things differently. That doesn't make one a hypocrite at all. Good for Blackie for turning his life over to Christ, for realizing that God has a purpose for his life. It's my prayer that those of you who vehemently criticize Blackie will too, find how much God loves you and wants a relationship with you. Blackie sees this. BTW, Christians can rock just as hard as non-Christians....the metal/Christian metal scene is full of rockers who rock for the Lord!
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COMMENT | The "PMRC" WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by :
11/18/2009 10:36:53 PM
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The man who courageously stood up against the PMRC labeled "Public Enemy #1" has finally laid down his artistic expression and has instead adopted the pseudo-values of those who have wished him ill-will. Un-Fucking-Believable.
The man who once could be counted on to both speak his mind honestly and to listen with an open mind, has lowered himself to the status of petty liar by saying things like 'We've never considered ourselves a shock-rock band, and to be honest, even to this day, I resent that.' Give me a break. Drinking blood from a skull while performing rock music on stage could have had no other conceptual motive than to be considered by fans and critics alike an 'over-the-top shock-rock' band, which succeeded in helping spawn a whole generation of theatrical music performances.
Final Score: Tipper Gore - 1; Blackie Lawless - 0
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posted by :
11/20/2009 11:01:20 AM
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By the way. I'm not into Christianity whatsoever, but I do share Blackie's love for the book of Revelations. I read that book on acid one time because I was dared to do it by an experienced guy who had done it before. It was a truly mind-blowing experience. Whoever wrote the Bible knew how to end that motherfucker with a bang. Though I honestly don't hold any personal stock in the book of Revelations aside from a truly far-out experience, I have to give maximum kudos to the person who wrote it for his uncanny ability to freak people out.
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