Chris Holmes Interview-Documentary, New Album, W.A.S.P. & State of The Music Industry

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Chris Holmes Tentative Canadian Tour dates 2021
Quebec City April 22
Montreal April 23
Ottawa April 24
London April 29
Toronto April 30
Calgary May 8
Vancouver May14
Victoria May 15
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[@tanner3373]

Chris looks clean , sober and heathy ...God bless him.

[@richardhartman6938]

You'd be surprised how many of us would come out for a show. Not all of us are scared shitless and willing to hide in our house the rest of our lives.

[@donniekellerman5833]

Chris is one of those rare people that you just CAN'T hate or even dislike! It really sucks finding out your favorite band was never a collaborative effort.

[@kimlarsson7259]

In hindsight, it looks really bad: intrigues, manipulation, ego clashes etc. BL won of course, drinking less than CH, and being more grounded overall. A better writer also. It was a power struggle and CH lost. On the other hand, CH must have been hell to work with. His complaints can be filed together with the complaints of other fuckups in the rock business. BL made great music without CH. CH didn't do the same without BL. End of story. I do love CH:s playing. He is soo underrated. A true rocker, with a massive expression.

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

@@kimlarsson7259 it doesn’t change the fact that Chris was screwed over.

[@kimlarsson7259]

@@pedroxmartinez3690 Of course. I'm sure he was. These things happen all the time. Sharon screwed musicians. Dio screwed his band in the 80's. Etc. Not only record companies screw musicians. Musicians screw musicians.

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

@@kimlarsson7259 that is really sad. Brothers with a dream and a vision end up hating each other because of money. It’s also why reunions are difficult, when a founding member leaves, he won’t get paid shit if he decides to return. You must be desperate for money if you accept.

[@DBCooper81]

Chris Holmes is the f'n man. Loved you and your music since the eighties.

[@martingasa2902]

WASP lost a lot when Chris quit. His savage attitude and guitar tune were assassin

[@blacktoothfox677]

yep x

[@PolarBearPredator]

WASP is not WASP without Chris Holmes.

[@raynepromotions]

The sounds started to go when first Randy left then Chris left and WASP sounded different. A good different on a lot of them but still not the original. I prefer the very original with Tony Richards on drums. The sound he created on the debut. Amazing!! Although Steve Riley did a half decent job taking over it just wasn’t the same. Just like Guns N Roses with Steven Adler and Matt Sorum. 2 different styles but still both amazing drummers

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@PolarBearPredatorW.A.S.P. is whatever Blackie wants W.A.S.P. to be.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@raynepromotionsYeah and Randy says himself that the Headless Children is his favorite W.A.S.P. album. Frankie Benali is better then both.

[@Ricostreetpryo]

Can you guys please have Chris do a rundown on his rig and equipment, he’s has one of the greatest tones.

[@salifmohammed8686]

Please!😭

[@777vim]

@@salifmohammed8686 Some lessons on his signature licks from the man himself would be just the ticket. Fuck all on the internet regarding big Chris' guitar style.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Good, thick distortion with a lot of chorus. That'll get you started.

[@crimsonfyre67]

keep bringing chris on and i will. subscribe. dude is a legend. if you ever get the chance to meet him, do it. i met him in golden colorado a long time ago such a great dude.

[@oneoff666]

Brilliant show....Chris looks great......

[@seagullpoet]

Wish I didn’t have to work. I’d love to have caught this “ live “. Chris looks great. Way better than Blackie does now ! Ha !

[@PolarBearPredator]

Possibly the single most under rated metal guitarist from the glam shock metal days of the early 1980s. Chris Holmes was pure savagery assassin. My two personal favorites are Mick Mars and Chris Holmes. Nobody is as vital to that era of metal than those two cats.

[@ninamc6116]

Chris is supposed to be on the Monsters of Rock cruise in 2022. I want to go so badly! I’m dying to meet Chris. I macked on him back in the day

[@jaktheknife]

Once again fantastic interview guys. Always cool to hear the mean man's historical accounts, Chris is down to earth and genuine and I'm wish nothing but the best for him and hope to catch him live soon, as for you guys at The Metal Voice just keep up the cool work, Great channel. Rock on!

[@thesecrettragedyclothingco7194]

I was 15 and it was Chris that made me want to play guitar. Always an the real idol in my eyes.

[@cliveturnbull6656]

I've been a huge WASP fan since before the debut album and this was great. So glad you got Chris on his own vodcast after the Eddie tribute. What a guy, honest and highly entertaining. Hope his documentary gets the exposure he deserves as it can't fail to be anything but entertaining. Terrible to hear what happened with him financially with WASP though. Look forward to you having him back

[@davidwinkle5080]

GOD HE EVEN SOUNDS HEALTHIER THAN A FEW YEARS BACK the man is a living legend

[@rosalindacaseley6996]

Met Chris at Wolverhampton UK after KFD. Absolute gent, had time for the fans etc. Unlike someone else who was having a melt down hissy fit outside the venue...

[@markhumphrey3311]

What a great guy you are Chris! You have my vote and like!

[@keithgordon620]

Honest and down to earth interview, with a man famed for his open persona. I enjoyed the whole vid, and never once was bored. I am honoured to be seen with Chris, in the preview of his new documentary, and cant wait for the whole film Jan 2021.

[@AcasmaStar]

Great interview! Can't wait to hear everything thats coming up! 🤘👏

[@blacktoothfox677]

Absolutely BRILLIANT show, thanks so much for hosting it. As for my question regarding pre-gig rituals, routines, superstitions.... Bugger it, I'll ask him meself then! Bless you and be well, really really enjoyed, and was glad there were a few of us from the UK. Best new subscription ever

It's great to see Chris up and running! God bless 'im!

[@jeffadams525]

Man rock n roll needs to come back better than ever man the universe is calling rock n roll is alive and well I wanna 🎸 🤘

[@4825ph]

Great interview. I love Chris’s solos stuff - his vocals grow on you. He seems like a legit good dude.

[@TheMetalMag]

thank you guys, you are true chris

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Stay healthy chris,see you in mtl,i hôtel my vip tickets already,you rock👍

[@starieyes7390]

I ❤️ Chris Holmes voice, it's very unique.

[@image30p]

Such a familiar story. Someone taking all the publishing money. So many of my favorite bands. And his interview on Decline. That's what makes the entire documentary. Old Penelope needs to cough up some money. Also that was a great interview! Thanks for sharing it!

[@mustafamukeef]

When u have a shitty day and watch an interview with tha always interesting Chris Holmes, always a pleasure to watch the man speaks!

[@texwhitman]

Chris is the only member of Wasp I like'.

[@michaelmcnamara1695]

I like Randy piper also

[@crimsonfyre67]

johnny rodd has ro be mentioned. he and chis have a chemistry that is genuine. id stay a long way away though lol

[@mikebrewer8883]

Chris is a standup guy. Didn’t blame anyone else. He’s got integrity

[@jonnysac6859]

Do a rig rundown with Chris please for all the guitar players

[@seagullpoet]

Hell yeah !

[@vincevandergraff1508]

NEW BAND: Black Void Wasp Chris Holmes - Lead Vocals / Guitar Randy Piper - Guitar Jonny Rod - Bass Tony Richards - Drums

[@666bui]

when we are young we bad as beast of hell...when we at old ages ..still fuckin' crazy...thats rock man......

[@xjbomb4463]

Chris Holmes is the real deal .

[@lancejasper7708]

Awesome thank you all BadAss

[@guitargunnarhamburg8766]

keep bringing chris on and i will. subscribe

[@Vbnklll]

Sweet Chris! Love the guy

[@crimsonfyre67]

playing with fire rocks. definatley holmes on guitar!

[@mayseven6567]

The only metal show I watch! Thanks guys! Please do a show with Sebastian Bach..love him or hate him..that man has serious pipes and can't be ignored.

[@todddavis4274]

Chris Holmes is my all time favorite rythym guitarist. His tone and technique are pure attack. He is one of a kind,especially with W.A.S.P. BUT I hate to hear him talk. He says he didnt get paid one penny from W.A.S.P. C'mon now.

[@PolarBearPredator]

Same with me he's the most under rated guitarist in all of metal.

[@journeyintothebible]

I got a 30 pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon, and I'm fucking getting inoculated right now!

[@TracyHall70]

Fucking killer guitarist with an amazing tone. Chris is the real deal!

[@martinjameslewis5702]

Chris holmes. A true rocker and a legend !!!

[@lcf3335]

Mean man!!🔥🔥🔥😎

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Rock rolls on forever more👍

[@wavular]

Wish I had the chance to know Chris. He seems like The coolest Cat on the planet! I'd be honored to play with him, life is funny sometimes..you never know, he is in France, I just came back from Wales right across the north sea. Now in Canada. May go back again one day!

[@mikemrock]

Chris is such a cool guy 😎

[@seagullpoet]

He wrote “ Two Faced M.F “ 😛

[@EDMONTONRAP1]

There was a Edmonton date originally but now there isn’t one ? As nothing was mentioned at the start of this video🤷🏼‍♂️ When listing 🇨🇦dates. Please let me know🤞🏼

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Owning my tickets

[@TheRageaholic]

Love you guys. Love Chris as well. That said: Chris is lying through his (remaining) teeth. He is complaining about being 'screwed' on publishing for the first 4 albums. The problem? Most of those songs were written when he wasn't even in the band! You can listen to the first W.A.S.P. demos! Those feature the lineup of Blackie, Tony Richards, Rik Fox and Randy Piper. (When I interviewed Rik Fox, he had pictures to prove it) Chris Holmes didn't join until after Rik Fox left. And the material on those demos comprises the FIRST FOUR albums. Chris is claiming he was 'screwed' out of royalties on songs HE DID NOT WRITE. Blackie not only doesn't have a history of 'screwing' people out of royalties... the producer of 'Inside the Electric Circus' actually was interviewed and claimed Blackie PERSONALLY went down to the publishing company to make sure he got everything he was owed. Something he didn't have to do. He just wanted to, to make sure the guy was taken care of. Why does nobody who interviews Chris ever call him out on this? It's easy to check. He's just blatantly bullshitting.

[@TheMetalVoice]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqwoK2IptSrl80 Hey buddy, Rik, Joins us with Chris have a look at 34.00 min mark Rik does claims he named the band fair enough but from what I am hearing Fox contributions songwriting wise pretty much ends there as he was in the band before it even officially named WASP (Sister for 4 months) on a three song demo And true Blackie always wrote the bulk of the material for WASP, what Chris is referring from my understanding he is not getting performance, publishing and songwriting royalties on the albums he played on and the songs he wrote to this day. Example Wild Child, Ball crusher, Tormentor and so on

[@terrykyees]

HAIL TO THE KING

[@kencree]

My original W.A.S.P. LP has "We Are Sexual Perverts" engraved into the inner part of the record. No mention of that as the meaning of WASP?

[@michaelmcnamara1695]

I was about 12 when I bought the live at the lyceum video my mum saw it and said What A Sttupid Prick.......

[@sergiosilva5810]

Luv that ANVIL shirt

[@waasa7346]

would be nice to hear his version of "Stars" solo

[@drphuckurfeelingsproffesor8648]

HIM AN KING CROSBY FROM RATT WERE LITTERALLY TWO ROCK.GIANTS

[@ricksmith2206]

I always liked him

[@Vbnklll]

I would listen to Chris talk all day instead of some politician

[@george25199]

What kind of vape is Chris using was thinking on trying to stop smoking .That one looks like it gives a good hit .

[@seagullpoet]

Big time.

[@rockstarfriend2049]

I remember Blackie said in an early Circus Magazine interview that WASP stood for We Are Sexual Perverts.

[@philipreedwallace]

I remember Halbott ( the comet) lol it was cool. You could see it in 96,97 everywhere. I must be getting old. Chris you are a cool dude. I hate the fact you get no $$$ from WASP. You made that band. Period. 👍

[@kimlarsson7259]

Holmes should have worked with Dave Wyndorf. That would have been epic. I can see them meet, musically.

[@neobes]

Chris is Zakk Wylde's long-lost papa!

[@fmbighair]

I tell ya what, even more than his music. I love chris, reminds me of my wacky uncle lol 😂

[@stuartdennig6098]

Hey Chris Buddy Hows Sarah ...

[@wills8705]

Every time Chris starts talking about the pool scene...... Hosts gotta change the subject. I'm gonna have my 11 & 12 year olds start a podcast, couldn't be worse.

[@arthurmckay4202]

So no Winnipeg in 2021? I still have my ticket

[@PolarBearPredator]

Blackie Lawless is awesome in W.A.S.P. yes but he is a full fledge narcissist and the human being side of him is trash. Chris is 100% correct. I grew up in a narcissistic family I know what it looks like and they are exausting to deal with. Fun story in grade 7 (circa 1985) we did an airband to the song I WANNA BE SOMEBODY and SCHOOL DAZE and I was Chris Holmes and made a custom replica BLOOD GUITAR just like his. Was super sick! I wish I kept it.

[@JorgeRodriguez-ro1uj]

I always was suspicious when I saw " Electric Circus" cover and it was just Blackie in the cover holding a guitar not a bass .trying to imply Chris doesn't count..

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Suppose to do:1995,heldorado tour mtl with dio&iron Maiden

[@emilydiamond8251]

That is not Blackie on the cross on Crimson Idol. It's the main character of the story- Jonathan.

[@liquidvizionsmadferit]

Jonathan aka Blackie.

[@emilydiamond8251]

According to interviews of Mr. Lawless, Jonathan is the combination of several people in the music industry & only 10% him.

[@liquidvizionsmadferit]

@@emilydiamond8251 Who does it look like on the cover. Exactly. Who was on the cover of The Last Command? Inside The Electric Circus? I rest my case.

[@emilydiamond8251]

Yes, it's him on Command & Circus, no doubt. And, maybe he allowed vanity to get him @ the time. But, he has changed. Look @ the cover of Babylon. That's the band portrayed as 4 horsemen. He makes mistakes, just like the rest of us. The Idol, if you have read the Heroine Diaries, is very similar to parts of Nikki Sixx's story. So, that story is not an egocentric narcissist at all.

[@emilydiamond8251]

When he dies (he is mortal & human after all), have another interview talking about all the great memories & how he will be missed/no reunion tour. Then maybe, write & sing a less hateful song about him? Show the guy some respect for doing what he's been able to do for 30+ years while he's alive!

[@glenmetcalfe9784]

this dude chris holmes has some of the sickest lead guitaring EVER.Absolutely loved anything he ever played!SO underated its sickening.I wish every single person that comes across blackie lawless punches the GOOF in the mouth!It should be LAW that any members in a band get an equal cut of anything ever made monetarily!

[@vitrihell]

The festival in Portugal where Chris and Steve Grimmett played is the oldest heavy metal festival in Portugal: facebook.com/Hardmetalfest

[@toddprocell5934]

🖤BLACKIE HARTLESS🖤

[@kimlarsson7259]

I think Blackie had Holmes in a tight grip before... Holmes was never this relaxed and vocal when he was in WASP... The two gave the weirdest interviews. BL was talking 99% of the time, and CH was just mumbling and picking his fingernails.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

It must be frustrating being in the business for more then 40 years and not having money enough to pay the studio. I bet Blackie don't have that problem

[@annetteslife]

Chris looks healthy

[@patrickmaltby3314]

Absolutely agree with Chris, if it wasn't for him wasp would have been no where

[@santtusan6387]

W.A.S.P. indeed lost it with Chris. To me the only Blackie show aint all it is to me, by far

[@frostedhead]

I remember Dave Meniketti called W.A.S.P. bullshit guitar. I was like Y&T is just blues rock band trying to cash in on metal with their 'Summertime Girls' crap!

[@seagullpoet]

Chris’s guitars and amps alone....are better that Y&T.

[@justinbierend4877]

Chris Its little justin from mt washington judy and fritz a greg magie is my uncle from scorcery..

[@robertbyrnes3592]

Screw me once,shame on you. Screw me twice-shame on.......Chris....

[@heatherhill1964]

Chris Holmes, I studied to be a lawyer. If you can contact me, I live in Fort Worth, Texas now. If you can get me copies of your contracts, I can make a lot of trouble for the people that robbed you. You may remember me. Heather Hill, I am a friend of Alex Lengua and we met at a party when you were very young. And then I saw you again when you were at his shop in Tujunga.

[@heatherhill1964]

Lmao I'm a 2nd Amendment lawyer here in Texas fighting for gun rights now!

[@heatherhill1964]

If what you are saying is true then this is conspiracy. More than one people involved in a conspiracy to defraud a person of money or rights. This can be sued for in California. And I could write this up.

[@crimsonfyre67]

says a lot that he wont do it even with JR

[@stuartjohnston4044]

: )

[@pimpshark]

I like Chris. But if you listen to WASP you can clearly tell the songs relate to Blackie's life experiences. Blackie's music was destined for immortal greatness, with or without Chris.

[@daniellange95]

Separated at birth Sebastian Bach and Chris Holmes?

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

His voice isn’t that bad, it’s rough like Lemmy’s.

[@mab4870]

Ok stop the train. I want to know where and when the lord of metal/rock 6 string pistols will be in Toronto

[@justinbierend4877]

Scorcery burnt my uncle for his royalties on Stunt Rock the movie..

[@ninamc6116]

Dude on “we’re Stars” Ted Nugent didn’t even solo! WTF

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Redundant question. Did Blackie take school fro.m Sharon Osborne? . Ask. Bob Daisely and Lee kerslake. They havnt seen a dime either.

[@TheNewOrder121]

Yeah agree wasp lost something and still a good band but without chris like a peice of a puzzel missing it does realy annoy me how bad hes been treated with mony bloke should be a millionare hes been screwed over by BL and hes was supposed to be a friend its realy sad what people will do for money keep going chris.

[@heatherhill1964]

What you need is a lawyer that actually cares. Not an attorney. But a friend that actually will go after someone from the underground 😂 who does crazy shit like testifying in the Texas legislature on gun bills. 🤣

[@BigBishop1]

the internet sez chris has net worth of $7 million

[@catherineholmes4050]

Please if you or someone find the $ 7 millions let us know . Because live the way Chris lived the last 20 years and how we live and just learned Chris have net worth of $ 7 millions it is really a shame . Are you sure it’s the same Chris Holmes or maybe it is how much Chris made W.A.S.P. won . Have a great day and please stay safe Catherine Holmes

[@BigBishop1]

@@catherineholmes4050 google chris holmes net worth

[@catherineholmes4050]

I’m his wife I think I know how Chris Holmes net worth is better than google lol . it’s our banker who going to be happy lol

[@kalebvera1841]

jeez. chris seems to get duped outta money constantly he needs to learn how to negotiate

[@maxammo6282]

What a sad situation it is with this dude . And I always thought he was stupid because he was drunk but apparently he is just stupid. And then there's his guitar playing and history of guitar playing which is nothing to brag about. I'm just telling it like it is. It's very obvious that his education went no further than 6 7th or 8th grade.

[@varain87]

maybe if chris wasn;t drunk 24/7,maybe then he would got some money from those contracts

[@pivotpointfilms]

Best Heavy Metal Guitarist. Bon Scott and Jim Morrison werent the best singers. Rock isnt supposed to be perfect.

[@doomstar2472]

Is Chris a Trump fan?

[@seagullpoet]

Chris is watching from a distance but still 🇺🇸

[@daniellange95]

Do we really need to know? One thing I know is he's no Blackie Lawless fan.:)

[@MisterCritch]

@@daniellange95 he does say in this interview that Blackie keeps people down, so he can stay up.. he said.. just like Donald Trump... so maybe not. But who knows.

[@justinbierend4877]

Blackie could never sing..