W.A.S.P. To Release ‘The 7 Savage: 1984-1992’ CD Boxset On Madfish Music

Madfish Music proudly unveils the highly anticipated CD edition of The 7 Savage boxset, a monumental release capturing the iconic and revolutionary sound of W.A.S.P. Created in response to huge demand from fans for a CD edition of 2023’s The 7 Savage LP boxset, this deluxe collection is the ultimate tribute to a legendary band that has helped define the heavy metal genre. 

Spanning W.A.S.P.’s influential Capitol Years, this 7-CD set includes their first five groundbreaking studio albums: W.A.S.P. (1984), The Last Command (1985), Inside the Electric Circus (1986), The Headless Children(1989), and The Crimson Idol (1992). Fans will also find a CD full of rare demos, B-sides, and live tracks, as well as the Live… In The Raw (1987) CD, delivering an immersive look into W.A.S.P.’s unique musical journey.

Packaged in a sleek slipcase, The 7 Savage Boxset includes a meticulously crafted 60-page hardback book. With exclusive photographs by acclaimed metal photographers such as Ross Halfin, Tony Mottram, David Plastik, and Paul Natkin, the book also features new liner notes from Amit Sharma (Kerrang!, Planet Rock) and exclusive commentary from Blackie Lawless himself, offering further insight into the evolution of each album and the band’s enduring impact.

The 7 Savage Boxset arrives at a pivotal moment for W.A.S.P., as the band celebrates the 40th anniversary of their explosive debut album in 2024. Following a triumphant world tour, W.A.S.P. continues to electrify stages worldwide, with U.S. dates scheduled through November and December 2024, and appearances at top European and South American festivals confirmed for 2025.

With a career spanning over four decades, W.A.S.P. remains as fierce, vital, and relevant as ever. The 7 Savage Boxset is an essential addition for fans and collectors alike, cementing W.A.S.P.’s place in rock history. 

 

The 7 Savage CD Edition

 

DISC 1 – W.A.S.P. (1984)

1. I Wanna Be Somebody [03:44]

2. L.O.V.E. Machine [03:52]

3. The Flame [03:42]

4. B.A.D. [03:57]

5. School Daze [03:35]

6. Hellion [03:39]

7. Sleeping (In The Fire) [03:56]

8. On Your Knees [03:49]

9. Tormentor [04:11]

10. The Torture Never Stops [03:56]

 

DISC 2 – The Last Command (1985)

1. Wild Child [05:12]

2. Ballcrusher [03:28]

 3. Fistful Of Diamonds [04:14] 

4. Jack Action [04:17]

5.Widowmaker [05:18] 

6. Blind In Texas [04:21]

7. Cries In The Night [03:42] 

8. The Last Command [04:11] 9.        

9. Running Wild In The Streets [03:30] 

10. Sex Drive [03:12]

 

DISC 3 – Inside The Electric Circus (1986)

1. The Big Welcome [01:22]

2. Inside The Electric Circus [03:33]

3. I Don’t Need No Doctor [03:26]

4. 9.5. – N.A.S.T.Y. [04:48]

5. Restless Gypsy [04:59]

6. Shoot From The Hip [04:38]

7. I’m Alive [04:22]

8. Easy Living [03:12]

9. Sweet Cheetah [05:16]

10. Mantronic [04:10]

11. King Of Sodom And Gomorrah [03:50]

12. The Rock Rolls On [03:52]

 

DISC 4 – Live…In The Raw (1987)

1. Inside The Electric Circus (live) [04:31]

2. I Don`t Need No Doctor (live) [03:40]

3. L.O.V.E. Machine (live) [04:27]

4. Wild Child (live) [06:02]

5. 9.5. – N.A.S.T.Y. (live) [05:11]

6. Sleeping (In The Fire) (live) [05:27]

7. The Manimal (live) [04:44]

8. I Wanna Be Somebody (live) [06:43]

9. Harder Faster (live) [07:19]

10. Blind In Texas (live) [05:41]

11. Scream Until You Like It (Theme from Ghoulies II) [03:25]

 

DISC 5 – The Headless Children (1989)

1. The Heretic (The Lost Child) [07:23]

2. The Real Me [03:20]

3. The Headless Children [05:46]

4. Thunderhead [06:50]

5. Mean Man [04:48]

6. The Neutron Bomber [04:10]

7. Mephisto Waltz [01:28]

8. Forever Free [05:09]

9. Maneater [04:47]

10. Rebel In The F.D.G. [05:08]

 

DISC 6 – The Crimson Idol (1992)

1. The Titanic Overture [03:31]

2. The Invisible Boy [05:13]

3. Arena Of Pleasure [04:15]

4. Chainsaw Charlie (Murders In The New Morgue) [08:43]

5. The Gypsy Meets The Boy [04:15]

6. Doctor Rockter [03:54]

7. I Am One [05:24]

8. The Idol [08:40]

9. Hold On To My Heart [04:22]

10. The Great Misconceptions Of Me [09:44]

 

DISC 7 – Bonus Tracks and B-sides

1. Animal (F**k Like A Beast) [03:07]

2. Show No Mercy [03:48]

3. Paint It Black [03:28]

4. Savage [03:33]

5. Mississippi Queen [03:22]

6. Flesh And Fire [04:38]

7. D.B. Blues [03:25]

8. Locomotive Breath [03:00]

9. For Whom The Bell Tolls [03:48]

10. Lake Of Fools. [05:33]

11. War Cry [05:33]

12. When The Levee Breaks [07:06]

13. Phantoms In The Mirror [04:36]

14. The Eulogy [04:16]

15. The Story Of Jonathan (Prologue To The Crimson Idol) [16:35]

Feature Image Photo Credit: Supplied By Madfish Music and For The Lost PR

The 7 Savage Boxset is set for release on Friday 17th January 2025 and is available for pre-order now at https://waspmadfish.lnk.to/7_Savage_CD

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