Clearwater is about to get loud. On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, shock-rock legends W.A.S.P. are storming the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall for a night of explosive classic heavy metal alongside special guests KK’s Priest.
Fronted by the iconic Blackie Lawless, W.A.S.P. is taking fans on a nostalgic journey through their most influential era with their 1984 to Headless tour, celebrating four decades of theatrical, high-energy rock.
What to Expect From the Night
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Classic W.A.S.P. Era Hits: The band will deliver a setlist stacked with seminal anthem tracks like “I Wanna Be Somebody,” “L.O.V.E. Machine,” “Wild Child,” and “Blind in Texas”.
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Special Guests KK’s Priest: Co-headlining support comes from KK Downing (founding guitarist of Judas Priest) and Tim “Ripper” Owens, bringing heavy metal firepower with tracks like “Hellfire Thunderbolt” and classic Priest-style riffs.
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World-Class Acoustics: Ruth Eckerd Hall’s renowned sound system provides the perfect indoor venue to experience raw, loud, and crisp heavy metal.
Event & Ticket Details
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM) |
| Venue | Ruth Eckerd Hall (1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL) |
| Starting Price | Reserved orchestra seating starts around $60 – $80+ |
| Box Office | Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office / AXS Ticketing |
Concert Night Planning Tips
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Arrive for Doors: Doors open at 7:00 PM. Get in early to grab merch, hit concessions, and catch KK’s Priest before W.A.S.P. takes the stage.
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Parking Logistics: On-site parking at Ruth Eckerd Hall is free, but McMullen Booth Road can back up quickly before major shows.
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Luxury Transportation: Skip pre-show traffic and venue parking hassle altogether by arranging chauffeured event transportation to drop your group off right at the front entrance.