W.A.S.P. - Unholy Terror (2001)
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W.A.S.P. — Unholy Terror (2001)
Unholy Terror is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P., released on April 3, 2001 through CMC International Records. The album marked a return to a darker and heavier sound, moving away from the sleaze-rock tone of Helldorado (1999) and revisiting the serious themes that Blackie Lawless had explored in earlier albums like The Crimson Idol.
Lyrically, the album deals with religion, war, corruption, and personal struggle, reflecting a more intense and introspective side of the band. Many fans consider Unholy Terror one of the strongest W.A.S.P. albums of the 2000s.
Tracklist
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Let It Roar – 4:40
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Hate to Love Me – 4:07
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Loco-Motive Man – 4:36
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Unholy Terror – 5:00
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Charisma – 5:25
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Who Slayed Baby Jane? – 4:55
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Euphoria – 3:20
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Raven Heart – 4:58
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Evermore – 4:37
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Wasted White Boys – 4:02
Total length: approximately 45 minutes
Album Credits
Band Members
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Blackie Lawless — lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards
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Chris Holmes — lead guitar
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Mike Duda — bass, backing vocals
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Stet Howland — drums
Production
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Produced by Blackie Lawless
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Engineered and mixed by Mikey Davis
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Mastered by Eddy Schreyer
Fun Facts
🔥 Return to darker themes
After the playful tone of Helldorado, Blackie Lawless intentionally wrote Unholy Terror with serious lyrical content and heavier musical arrangements.
🔥 Fan-favorite ballad
Raven Heart became one of the most beloved tracks on the album, showcasing the band’s melodic side.
🔥 End of an era
This was the last W.A.S.P. album to feature guitarist Chris Holmes before his departure from the band.
🔥 Strong European reception
The album was particularly well received in European metal markets, where W.A.S.P. continued to maintain a strong fan base.
Trivia
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The album was recorded during a period when the band had re-established its lineup stability following the turbulent mid-1990s.
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Several songs on the album reflect Blackie Lawless’ increasing interest in spiritual and philosophical themes.
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The track Charisma contains one of the album’s most melodic guitar arrangements.
Did You Know?
💡 The song “Who Slayed Baby Jane?” references the classic psychological thriller film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962).
💡 Many listeners consider Unholy Terror a spiritual successor to the darker storytelling style found on The Crimson Idol.
💡 The album’s title reflects the contrast between religious imagery and human violence, a theme that appears throughout the lyrics.
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