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W.A.S.P. - Crimson Idol - VINYL LP

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W.A.S.P.'s LEGENDARY FIFTH ALBUM 'THE CRIMSON IDOL' RECEIVES 2024 REISSUE & HALF-SPEED REMASTER - W.A.S.P.'s legendary 1992 rock opera, 'The Crimson Idol', is now available as a stunning 2LP edition on Madfish Records. Mastered at half-speed for a superior audio experience, this reissue breathes new life into the tale of Jonathan Steel, the tragic, suicidal rock star whose rise & fall still echoes through the annals of heavy metal history. - This 2024 edition includes three bonus tracks 'The Story Of Jonathan (Prologue To The Crimson Idol)', 'Phantoms In The Mirror' & 'The Eulogy'. With Blackie Lawless, Bob Kulick, Stet Howland & Frankie Banali delivering their most impassioned performances, 'The Crimson Idol' remains a milestone in the band's legendary career. Voted one of the Top 20 Concept Albums of All Time by Metal Hammer, 'The Crimson Idol' catapulted W.A.S.P. into the international spotlight, charting within the Top 40 in five countries & featuring the hit singles 'Chainsaw Charlie (Murders In The New Morgue)' & 'The Idol'. - Originally included in Madfish's limited edition 'The 7 Savage' W.A.S.P. boxset, 'The Crimson Idol' has now been pulled from the collection & released individually on 2LP vinyl-the ultimate standalone experience of this iconic rock opera. A rite of passage for fans old & new, 'The Crimson Idol' is a twisted tale that embodies the excess, pain & triumph of rock 'n' roll.

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    Rock
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    W.A.S.P.'s LEGENDARY FIFTH ALBUM 'THE CRIMSON IDOL' RECEIVES 2024 REISSUE & HALF-SPEED REMASTER - W.A.S.P.'s legendary 1992 rock opera, 'The Crimson Idol', is now available as a stunning 2LP edition on Madfish Records. Mastered at half-speed for a superior audio experience, this reissue breathes new life into the tale of Jonathan Steel, the tragic, suicidal rock star whose rise & fall still echoes through the annals of heavy metal history. - This 2024 edition includes three bonus tracks 'The Story Of Jonathan (Prologue To The Crimson Idol)', 'Phantoms In The Mirror' & 'The Eulogy'. With Blackie Lawless, Bob Kulick, Stet Howland & Frankie Banali delivering their most impassioned performances, 'The Crimson Idol' remains a milestone in the band's legendary career. Voted one of the Top 20 Concept Albums of All Time by Metal Hammer, 'The Crimson Idol' catapulted W.A.S.P. into the international spotlight, charting within the Top 40 in five countries & featuring the hit singles 'Chainsaw Charlie (Murders In The New Morgue)' & 'The Idol'. - Originally included in Madfish's limited edition 'The 7 Savage' W.A.S.P. boxset, 'The Crimson Idol' has now been pulled from the collection & released individually on 2LP vinyl-the ultimate standalone experience of this iconic rock opera. A rite of passage for fans old & new, 'The Crimson Idol' is a twisted tale that embodies the excess, pain & triumph of rock 'n' roll.
    Artist
    W.A.S.P.
    Title
    Crimson Idol
    Format
    VINYL
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    Madfish Records Uk
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews

5 star rating. 2 reviews
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crimson Idol is solid

    Wasp is an excellent band with many great tunes. The Crimson Idol is a solid album. Buy it.

    This review is from W.A.S.P. - Crimson Idol - VINYL LP

    Posted by timvh

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have album

    Concept album by Blackie Lawless of W.A.S. P, Awesome from beginning to end. D side of album is extra material that is just as awesome. Very good concept woven through the songs but overall music and lyrics are top notch.

    Posted by BBreviewer84

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