That's me on bass. I know my own bass lines. This is from the six song demo we recorded at Randy's Magnum Opus rehearsal studio. If you listen carefully, you'll hear walking bass line influences of Muscle of Love and Love Gun. Blackie kept saying 'play simpler, play simpler.' I said 'it's only 3 chords, how much simpler do you want it?"
Thank you, Rik, for unveiling one of the mysteries that left a remarkable trace across time and space. Most of us wish to have lived during the time and era and created as you did for people who did care.
what is more interesting is that Randy's vocal style is very similar to Blackie's. i guess that's why their harmonies sounded so great. also, that moving bluesy bass is awesome
Yes, interesting version, it's very pity, that Randy not everything worked out... His 1988 3-song demo (Animal band) is simply masterpiece for W.A.S.P. fans..
How cool would it be if Randy Piper and Chris Holmes regroup the original guitar dual attack of wasp recruit Tony Richards back on drums and no other than Johnny Rod himself on bass. That would be an interesting metal experimentation. Pipers inside the Homes of the Widowmaker!
tbf Tony Richards and Chris Holmes have been in Randy's band, Animal. Don't think it was the same time. Chris and Randy also had a band called Where Angels Suffer, that released the album Purgatory.... but that's just tracks from previous Animal releases
Another gem from the archives! Wow, Randy on vox! Pretty good! Too bad Blackie didn't try to get the original line up together to play this album live one more time and celebrate one of the greatest albums in the history of American hard rock and metal.
Randy can really sing. he was great as back up to Blackie and he does this just as good as him. I have seen Randy Pipers Band live and his voice is very close to Blackies and when he plays the W.A.S.P. song he played on he does a great lead.
Never heard this before Randy can sing ok . I've seen a video of blackie and Randy playing accustic guitar together and singing . I think it was in 1979 maybe around circus circus. Thanks for sharing 🤘
Always welcome Peter! Yeah, interesting version) As for that video, yes, it's 1979 and this from Randy video archives , he have lot diamonds from early days, that he has keeps on beta vhs tapes... It's a big dream to see them someday....
@@tonemarieantonsen1597 Good question... He decided to be guitarist in his own band and take 'Rich Lewis' on vocal, which sounded almost like Blackie on this demo! For me, this is the most similar vocals to Blackie, that I've ever heard from everyone, but only this demos. The vocals on the later albums are similar to Blackie, but not as much, as on demos !!! th-cam.com/video/sXfglnVeYpw/w-d-xo.html
Always surprising us with those gems, oleg. Choruses between randy and blackie were one of the trademarks that wasp were losing due time passing and firing members. Same fact with chris guitar's solos :(
WOW. This is an awesome version. If there was no mentioned this was Randy I would have assumed it was Blackie trying out alternate vocals. I presume Blackie was lead guitar here.
Thank you for relasing this on youtube. Randy could easy sing lead 👍 blackies biggest mistake was to let Randy go(so he could play guitar himself)...The awsom twin guitars of Piper/Holmes.... and the harmonies..I do really hope he(blackie) understand,what a HUGE FUCKIN' mistake he made. (I think he does). With "The last command lineup" i'vd easy travel from Norway 🇳🇴 to the states for a concert. Last time blackie & co were here i didn't bother travel 4 miles to hear'em. I stick to the two first albums & Live at the lyceum London ,and live of the GOOOOD memories, of a the best band in the world at the time🤘🤘
I love to hear anything from this period, the debut lineup made an album that has a special place with me, for me it is all killer and no filler.....I never get sick of this stuff
Hold on....isn't this a version of The Runaways' 'School Days' released in 1976? Same title with spelling modification, with 'School Days' been called out in the chorus even.
I guess the recorder was closer to the bass amp. That muddy sound drives me nuts. Guitars and vocals up front people. Demo could've sounded so much better.
What ever was the last straw rod randy leaving wasp! Blackie made a big mistake in letting it get to that point where randy left! I can just image the music they could of made going on into the future!!!! Space ace Ron⚡️⚡️⚡️
He said in the interview on Eddie trunk That after the Last Command Tour he was flat broke and in debt. And i guess he didn't get along great with blackie either so Blackei bought him out of the band when offered, and so Blackie could go back on Guitar
That's me on bass. I know my own bass lines. This is from the six song demo we recorded at Randy's Magnum Opus rehearsal studio. If you listen carefully, you'll hear walking bass line influences of Muscle of Love and Love Gun. Blackie kept saying 'play simpler, play simpler.' I said 'it's only 3 chords, how much simpler do you want it?"
Great work Rik. Love this song.
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Much appreciated 🙏👍🏻
😂 classic
Thank you, Rik, for unveiling one of the mysteries that left a remarkable trace across time and space. Most of us wish to have lived during the time and era and created as you did for people who did care.
Hell yeah Rik, honestly your bass suits the song better than the final cut
what is more interesting is that Randy's vocal style is very similar to Blackie's. i guess that's why their harmonies sounded so great. also, that moving bluesy bass is awesome
Yes, interesting version, it's very pity, that Randy not everything worked out... His 1988 3-song demo (Animal band) is simply masterpiece for W.A.S.P. fans..
Randy’s animal album is killer
They had voice synergy. When Randy left the band, WASP lost melodic vocal part.
I'm guessing it's Blackie on Bass? or is it Rik?
Thank you much 👍🏻
отличное демо, как и несколько других с этого канала, люблю их иногда послушать вместо студийных версий, особенно tormentor, спасибо, Олег
I love this fuckin´ band!!
Randy was an asset to this band, him and Chris were such an excellent combination. Awesome to see Rik Fox in the comments. Loving these demos.
How cool would it be if Randy Piper and Chris Holmes regroup the original guitar dual attack of wasp recruit Tony Richards back on drums and no other than Johnny Rod himself on bass. That would be an interesting metal experimentation. Pipers inside the Homes of the Widowmaker!
Yes, it would be interesting to hear that. Just wonder, what would happen, if the guys got together again....
Better get Steve Riley on drums and Rod on bass
They should be a 5 piece to add more powers ( Blackie, Johnny, Randy, Chris, Tony Richards )
I actually think they tried a few years ago and called it Where Angels Suffer
tbf Tony Richards and Chris Holmes have been in Randy's band, Animal. Don't think it was the same time. Chris and Randy also had a band called Where Angels Suffer, that released the album Purgatory.... but that's just tracks from previous Animal releases
Another gem from the archives! Wow, Randy on vox! Pretty good! Too bad Blackie didn't try to get the original line up together to play this album live one more time and celebrate one of the greatest albums in the history of American hard rock and metal.
Welcome))) Yes, it would be a huge surprise for everyone...
Randy can really sing. he was great as back up to Blackie and he does this just as good as him. I have seen Randy Pipers Band live and his voice is very close to Blackies and when he plays the W.A.S.P. song he played on he does a great lead.
Yes, Randy is guy with big potential and in late 80s was chance to release wonderful album, but alas and ah.. Only masterpiece 3-song demo...
@@W.A.S.P._Fan_Channel I have heard it and it's really good. How did they not get a deal at that time.
eeehh wow!...am a real wasp freak...thank this is mmmmhh very very 80 and pure rock..one word fantastic...
Never heard this before Randy can sing ok . I've seen a video of blackie and Randy playing accustic guitar together and singing . I think it was in 1979 maybe around circus circus. Thanks for sharing 🤘
Always welcome Peter! Yeah, interesting version) As for that video, yes, it's 1979 and this from Randy video archives , he have lot diamonds from early days, that he has keeps on beta vhs tapes... It's a big dream to see them someday....
@@W.A.S.P._Fan_Channel yes Randy once said he has fortage of sister we have never seen it only photos of sister hopefully one day he will share
@@peteraron2621 yeah, and rehearsals Circus Circus and recordings from studio...🤧
WASP FOR EVER
Saw them 6 times live. Blackie is a music genius.
Woow this is really good. Randy could have been a vocalist himself..Love it ❤❤🎶Thanks for sharing 💙
Always welcome and enjoy!! Yes, Randy is guy with lot potential, it's a pity, not everything worked out...
@@W.A.S.P._Fan_Channel Yeah it's .Why he didn't start a band with him on vocals is a mystery 🤔
@@tonemarieantonsen1597 Good question... He decided to be guitarist in his own band and take 'Rich Lewis' on vocal, which sounded almost like Blackie on this demo! For me, this is the most similar vocals to Blackie, that I've ever heard from everyone, but only this demos. The vocals on the later albums are similar to Blackie, but not as much, as on demos !!! th-cam.com/video/sXfglnVeYpw/w-d-xo.html
@@W.A.S.P._Fan_Channel Woow animal was a aweome band and what a awesome voice the vocalist had .❤
@@tonemarieantonsen1597 Yeah, 3 demos (Baby / 2 nights and Rock like an animal) from 1988 for me just a masterpiece, I love them very much!
Randy is cool dude meet him at Jaxx
Очень клёво звучит песня в таком исполнении ! Спасибо Олег за ликбез !
Всегда пожалуйста Лёх! Рад что тебе понравилось!🤘🤝
Wow excellent metal rules been a fan if Wasp from the start never heard this
This is flipping great!!
Sounds good 👍🏻 as well
I grew up with W.A.S.P. because I'm a child of the 80's but hearing Randy Piper's voice for the first time... Just Awesome!
Excellent vocals by Piper!
Always surprising us with those gems, oleg.
Choruses between randy and blackie were one of the trademarks that wasp were losing due time passing and firing members.
Same fact with chris guitar's solos :(
FUCKING AWESOMENESS
It's a beginning of the band, the sound is rustic but energic and Randy is also a good singer.
Вот это да! Ренди еще оказывается еще и поет! Довольно прилично, если еще потренироваться, вообще был бы вокалист, не знал. СПАСИБО.🤟
Всегда пожалуйста! Да, приятная неожиданность)
Сегодня я впервые услышала как поёт Ренди Пейпер ✌️🙂
Здорово! Да, интересная версия!
WOW. This is an awesome version. If there was no mentioned this was Randy I would have assumed it was Blackie trying out alternate vocals. I presume Blackie was lead guitar here.
Тут Рэнди поет, вау! 😱😍👌👍
Thank you for relasing this on youtube. Randy could easy sing lead 👍 blackies biggest mistake was to let Randy go(so he could play guitar himself)...The awsom twin guitars of Piper/Holmes.... and the harmonies..I do really hope he(blackie) understand,what a HUGE FUCKIN' mistake he made. (I think he does). With "The last command lineup" i'vd easy travel from Norway 🇳🇴 to the states for a concert. Last time blackie & co were here i didn't bother travel 4 miles to hear'em. I stick to the two first albums & Live at the lyceum London ,and live of the GOOOOD memories, of a the best band in the world at the time🤘🤘
Well what Chris says is that he told Blackie that it was him or Randy, make the choice.
Да я тоже не так давно услышал голос Ренди Пайпера
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I'll admit that my hearing is slightly on the blurry side, but, honestly, how can you tell it's Randy vs Blackie?
The solo sounds infinitely better on the demo. Is that Randy on guitar? Chris hadn't joined yet right?
Randy sounds like Blackie and Dee Snider had a baby trained to sing by Gene Simmons.
Randy literally does sound like a mix between Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons, Blackie Lawless and Dee Snider 😂
I like this version better than the album version
I like how this version brings in the opening riff more
@@user-pj9vp4fg2i exactly! Love that riff
I love to hear anything from this period, the debut lineup made an album that has a special place with me, for me it is all killer and no filler.....I never get sick of this stuff
This was when they wanted to do something like KISS did, were all band members were singing some songs. Would have worked i think.
Randy can sing! Blackie should have let him sing lead on this track on the studio version.
Wow, Randy has an awesome voice, pity Blackie didn’t let him lead more often…
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Hold on....isn't this a version of The Runaways' 'School Days' released in 1976? Same title with spelling modification, with 'School Days' been called out in the chorus even.
Nope. Song is credited to Blackie Lawless.
They dont even sound similar.
Wasn't Don Costa in the band during this time or was he already with Ozzy?
I guess the recorder was closer to the bass amp. That muddy sound drives me nuts. Guitars and vocals up front people. Demo could've sounded so much better.
What ever was the last straw rod randy leaving wasp! Blackie made a big mistake in letting it get to that point where randy left! I can just image the music they could of made going on into the future!!!! Space ace Ron⚡️⚡️⚡️
He said in the interview on Eddie trunk That after the Last Command Tour he was flat broke and in debt. And i guess he didn't get along great with blackie either so Blackei bought him out of the band when offered, and so Blackie could go back on Guitar
Offcourse BLACKIE better but...I guess its so nice.
W.A.S.P. could have been Stoner Metal!
rare meat 🍖