W.a.s.p. - Wild Child - Hq Apr 2026

"Turn it up! 🔊 Experience 'Wild Child' in high definition. The leather, the desert, and the pure energy of Blackie Lawless at his peak."

Although it never cracked the US Billboard Hot 100, the song's heavy rotation on MTV helped push the album to #49 on the Billboard 200.

"Nothing beats that opening riff. 🎸 Who else remembers seeing this for the first time on MTV? #WASP #WildChild #80sMetal"

"Cuz I want what you do! 🤘 Revisit the ultimate 80s anthem. #WildChild #HeavyMetal" Quick Stats Release Date May 19, 1986 Album The Last Command Chart Peak #71 in the UK Lead Vocals Blackie Lawless

Released in as the second single from the band's sophomore album, The Last Command , "Wild Child" remains one of the most iconic anthems in heavy metal history. While W.A.S.P. was notorious for their "shock rock" antics—like hurling raw meat into the audience—this track showcased their ability to craft a melodic, high-energy masterpiece. Did You Know?

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Decades after its release, the song found a new audience when it was featured on the soundtrack of the 2018 film Widows . Suggested Captions for Sharing