Welcome to The Hard Stuff, where we dig into the heavy, the obscure, and the legendary sides of hard rock and metal. In this episode, Chris dives deep into one of the most controversial, theatrical, and influential bands in heavy metal history: WASP.

🔥 Topics covered:

The legacy and cultural impact of WASP—beyond mainstream awards

The wild origin stories behind the band’s name

Blackie Lawless’ journey from shock-rock icon to born-again Christian

Iconic members like Chris Holmes, Steve Riley, Johnny Rod, and Frankie Banali

The band’s notorious feuds with the PMRC and the infamous "Animal (F*** Like a Beast)"

Behind-the-scenes stories from their early days in L.A. and ties to Motley Crüe and Nikki Sixx

Rare facts and under-the-radar trivia—even hardcore fans may learn something new

A breakdown of their most controversial album, Kill F**k Die, and why it missed the mark

WASP’s ongoing legacy, live tours, and what’s next for the band

🎧 Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering WASP for the first time, this episode is packed with stories, surprises, and a whole lot of rock ‘n roll history.

👉 Listen now and get stung by the legend of WASP.

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