W.A.S.P. has announced the expansion of its '1984 To Headless' tour, extending from its U.S. and Canada run in 2026 into Europe and the rest of the world in 2027. The tour began in September 2026 with a performance at The Magnolia in El Cajon, California, featuring a 17-song setlist drawn primarily from the band's first four albums: 'W.A.S.P.', 'The Last Command', 'Inside The Electric Circus', and 'The Headless Children'. The show opened with a cover of Uriah Heep's 'Easy Livin' and included 'Mr. Cool', a track that originated in Blackie Lawless's pre-W.A.S.P. band SISTER and later appeared on W.A.S.P.'s 'The Last Command'.
The band is offering VIP tickets that include a personal meeting with Blackie Lawless, a custom photo, autographs, a traveling W.A.S.P. museum with new additions, and a private Q&A session. Tickets are available through waspnation.myshopify.com.
In a separate development, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in France. Due to an administrative error in his marriage registration, his health insurance was placed under 'emergency only' coverage, delaying access to full treatment. Radiotherapy was provided in July, and ongoing care including hormone therapy, scans, biopsies, and blood tests remains uncovered. Catherine Holmes, Chris's wife, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical expenses, with a goal of €50,000. As of publication, over €56,000 has been donated. Holmes has not performed with W.A.S.P. since 2001, though he has previously credited the band's early success to the collaborative input of all original members, including himself, Randy Piper, Tony Richards, and Blackie Lawless.
The band confirmed that the 2027 tour will include performances across Europe and other international locations, though specific dates have not yet been released.