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W.A.S.P. Announces 1984 to Headless North American Tour for Fall 2026
2/12/2026, 3:41:03 PM
Overview of the Tour Announcement
Veteran metal band W.A.S.P. has revealed plans for a significant North American tour titled the "1984 to Headless Tour," set to commence on September 10, 2026, in El Cajon, California, and concluding on October 31, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The tour will feature support from KK's Priest, a band led by former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens.
Tour Details and Itinerary
The tour will cover a wide range of cities across the United States and Canada, including major stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, Montreal, and Las Vegas. Ticket pre-sales began on February 11, 2026, with general sales starting on February 13, 2026. The complete itinerary includes:
- September 10: El Cajon, CA @ The Magnolia
- September 11: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
- September 12: Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts Center
- September 13: Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theater
- September 14: Santa Fe, NM @ Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
- September 16: Austin, TX @ Emos
- September 17: Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Theater
- September 18: Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
- September 19: San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
- September 20: Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
- September 22: Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
- September 23: Daytona, FL @ Peabody Auditorium
- September 24: Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theater
- September 25: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
- September 26: Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penn's Peak
- September 27: Portland, ME @ Aura
- September 29: Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
- September 30: Hampton, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino
- October 1: Wallington, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- October 2: New York, NY @ The Palladium
- October 3: Carteret, NJ @ Carteret Performing Arts Center
- October 5: Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
- October 6: Ottawa, ON @ Hard Rock Casino
- October 7: Pickering, ON @ Pickering Casino Resort
- October 9: Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theater
- October 10: St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater
- October 11: St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater
- October 13: Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
- October 14: Harrisburg, PA @ Capitol City Music Hall
- October 15: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
- October 16: Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
- October 17: Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
- October 19: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
- October 21: Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
- October 22: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theater
- October 23: Coquitlam, BC @ Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
- October 25: Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater
- October 27: San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
- October 29: Rancho Mirage, CA @ The Show @ Agua Caliente
- October 30: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
- October 31: Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Significance of the Tour
The "1984 to Headless Tour" will focus on W.A.S.P.'s first four albums, including their self-titled debut (1984), The Last Command (1985), Inside the Electric Circus (1987), and The Headless Children (1989). Frontman Blackie Lawless expressed enthusiasm for the tour, stating, "Playing those songs from those first four albums in a combined package like this is something we've never attempted before." The tour aims to recreate the theatrical essence of their early performances, with stage visuals inspired by the album covers.
Official Statements
Blackie Lawless emphasized the unique nature of this tour, highlighting the band's commitment to delivering a memorable live experience. He noted, "When elements of those album covers start to come alive, right on the stage before the people, it's gonna be something they'll not soon forget." K.K. Downing of KK's Priest also expressed excitement about returning to North America, promising an epic tour featuring classic tracks.
What's Next
Following the North American tour, Lawless indicated plans to extend the "1984 to Headless Tour" to Europe and other regions in 2027, suggesting a continued celebration of W.A.S.P.'s legacy in rock music.
