Blackie Lawless wields Elvis — his flaming mic stand, not the King — in chaotic '99 webcast carnage.
The Sting is a live album and DVD by the band W.A.S.P. Originally released as a DVD/CD set, it is also available as a CD on its own. The concert was originally recorded and shown as a live webcast, which happened during the bands Helldorado World Tour. The DVD of the show (and the webcast) is the first live footage of the band to feature Blackies signature microphone stand, dubbed 'Elvis' by band and fans alike. This album according to band members is known as "The Sting". It is alleged that Blackie is unhappy with the way the DVD and CD were produced, feeling that the sound is of an inferior quality.
Practical Effects
Elvis the flaming mic stand — peak ridiculous majesty
Sound
intentionally terrible? Blackie thinks so, but it's gloriously filthy
Director
Steve Graham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of the first major rock webcasts ever attempted, streaming to a prehistoric internet that could barely handle RealPlayer.
Blackie's Elvis mic stand became his signature after this tour, though he originally stole the idea from KISS and made it more dangerous.
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