W.A.S.P. & KK’s Priest at The Wiltern

1984 to Headless Tour

This classic metal bonanza will be serving mind blowing deep cuts that made the 80s an ultra cool time to be alive! OG metal purveyors W.A.S.P. spearheads the 1984 to Headless Tour, a showcase where they will be performing their first four albums, including the self titled debut (1984), The Last Command (1985), Inside the Electric Circus (1987), and the iconic 1989 effort The Headless Children! If you have a taste of old school metal and rock and roll this showdown at the Wiltern on Friday 11th September 2026 definitely takes the cake! So catch it by scoring access early! We've got the legendary W.A.S.P. & KK's Priest coming out to play!

W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. is a pioneering metal band that was initially launched by the infamous Blackie Lawless in 1982. Notorious for their outrageous and wildly spectacular live performances, they have spawned a huge following of devoted fans that have influenced a generation of musicians in the heavy metal genre. As one of the most influential bands of all time, W.A.S.P. will be playing classic cuts from their roster of hits, such as "I Wanna Be Somebody", "Wild Child", "Blind in Texas" and "Animal (Fk Like a Beast)", as well as more recent material from 2015's studio release "Golgotha", a very different work to previous releases that continue to showcase the band's edge and evolution. A very special performance of 2017's "ReIdolized (The Soundtrack to the Crimson Idol)" will also take place, complete with a full symphony orchestra. The enigmatic and fascinating Blackie Lawless was famously offered a place in Mötley Crüe when they were still a totally unknown band - but he turned them down. The awe-inspiring live performances by W.A.S.P. are why they continue to tour to packed houses of metal fans all over the world.

KK's Priest

With former Judas Priest guitarist and co-founder KK Downing as the mastermind behind this new venture, it only seemed fitting to bring in another former Priest alum on board to take on the vocal duties. Formed in 2020, KK's Priest is currently promoting their second studio album, "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023), which will hopefully showcase more of Downing's metal prowess to audiences worldwide. With Downing's wealth of experience and songs like "Hellfire Thunderbolt," "Raise Your Fists," and "Metal Through and Through," under his belt from his time with the iconic metal band, Judas Priest (1980-1992, 1996-2003), it's clear that Downing will deliver a night of metal mastery to The Wiltern crowd. For his work with Priest, KK Downing was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "Dissident Aggressor" in 2010.

The Wiltern Information

The Wiltern is a historic theater, located in the center of LA's Koreatown, a 1920's era building with an amazing sounding room inside its incredible art deco architecture. With a seating capacity of approximately 1,850 people, The Wiltern creates an intense up close and personal show and is one of the premier live music venues in Los Angeles. The Wiltern offers seating in an orchestra section, as well as a tiered balcony that affords great views from almost every seat in the house. The Wiltern has multiple bars, each serving a wide variety of drinks and all of the concession stands offer a wide variety of LA inspired and generally excellent food to satisfy your pre-show and intermission hunger for quality heavy metal and food alike. The Wiltern provides information on their accessibility via their website as well as by contacting the The Wiltern box office.

Parking Information

There is parking in Los Angeles for The Wiltern. However there is no on site parking for this venue. There is however street parking along the street as well as public parking lots within walking distance to The Wiltern Theater. Arrive early in order to obtain the best parking for your metal show.

Ticket Information

For information on purchasing tickets for this show please note that they are currently being sold through Ticket Squeeze, a ticket resale marketplace, as well as at The Wiltern's box office. Press the "buy tickets" link above to purchase your highly rated tickets today. Fans can expect to pay as low as $42 to experience the high-energy metal show featuring two iconic heavy metal bands. Due to the high demand for tickets for this show, with both bands performing in what will be an unforgettable co-headlining show, it is expected that tickets will sell quickly so get yours today! The W.A.S.P. and KK's Priest show will take place at The Wiltern on Friday, September 11th.