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The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A.

W.A.S.P. · 2000

66 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal ยท glam metal

A raucous live performance that captures the raw energy and theatricality of glam metal.

The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A. is an album by W.A.S.P., released in 2000. A raucous live performance that captures the raw energy and theatricality of glam metal. This album is significant for its unfiltered representation of W.A.S.P.'s live sound, capturing the band's essence during a time when glam metal was experiencing a revival. It features hits like 'I Wanna Be Somebody' and 'Animal (F**k Like a Beast)', both pivotal in defining their legacy, and illustrates their ongoing impact on the genre's landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A. sound like?

A raucous live performance that captures the raw energy and theatricality of glam metal. Rooted in heavy metal and glam metal.

What makes The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A. by W.A.S.P. notable?

This album is significant for its unfiltered representation of W.A.S.P.'s live sound, capturing the band's essence during a time when glam metal was experiencing a revival. It features hits like 'I Wanna Be Somebody' and 'Animal (F**k Like a Beast)', both pivotal in defining their legacy, and illustrates their ongoing impact on the genre's landscape. Released in 2000, 'The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A.' came after W.A.S.P.'s resurgence in the late '90s with albums like 'Still Not Black Enough'. This live recording showcases their enduring appeal and dedication to their glam metal roots, reflecting a period where the band sought to reconnect with fans through visceral performances.

How many songs are on The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A.?

The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A. has 12 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·66:08

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Helldorado 3:20
  • 2 Inside the Electric Circus 1:45
  • 3 Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue) Standout 5:47
  • 4 Wild Child 6:51
  • 5 L.O.V.E. Machine 6:15
  • 6 Animal (F**k Like a Beast) Standout 5:16
  • 7 Sleeping (in the Fire) 6:24
  • 8 Damnation Angels 5:59
  • 9 Dirty Balls 5:05
  • 10 The Real Me 4:02
  • 11 I Wanna Be Somebody Standout 8:23
  • 12 Blind in Texas 6:57

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

glam metal, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

66 min 8 sec