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W.A.S.P. (WASP)

An American metal band formed in 1982 that, along with Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Quiet Riot, formed the Los Angeles glam metal scene. The collective gained scandalous notoriety in the 1980s and still retains popularity, periodically releasing albums and conducting concert tours. W.A.S.P. became known largely thanks to the provocative behavior of the musicians on stage and their shocking performances, which at various times included elements of torture, animal killing, and so on. Similar behavior provoked several lawsuits, which the collective won. The group still continues to release albums and tour, having long ceased to use early shocking elements in their performances. The only member who has remained from the first lineup is the leader of W.A.S.P., guitarist and vocalist Blackie Lawless.