During a Saturday concert in New York City, 80's glam metal band W.A.S.P. delivered a patriotic message in true rock and roll fashion.
Before the band's final encore, "Blind in Texas," W.A.S.P. front man Steven Duren, known professionally as Blackie Lawless, paused the show to honor President-elect Donald Trump. The stage was transformed into a shrine of American grit with "Trump 2024" banners proudly displayed along the now infamous image of Trump moments after surviving his assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania this past July.
"Tonight, you may not be aware, but right next door to us over here in the Garden, there is a man who has undergone attempt after attempt, assassinations on his life, and this man has stood up for this country," Lawless said of Trump's appearance at UFC 309. "I'm here to tell you, I don't care if you're Republican, Democrat, Independent, you need to be a patriot of this country. I am willing to die for this country. I believe in it that much. And that man next door, he believes in it too."
In this electrifying atmosphere, where every chord struck was a chord for freedom, W.A.S.P. didn't just perform; they made a statement. They showed that even in the world of rock, the values of patriotism, free speech, and the indomitable American spirit are celebrated. It was a night where the legacy of Trump's trials and his unwavering resolve were not just acknowledged but celebrated with the same intensity as the band's legendary sound.
