Dominator
Dominator is the thirteenth studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P., released on 16 April 2007 through Demolition Records. It arrived three years after the two-part The Neon God concept set, and just ahead of Babylon in 2009. Lyrically, it turns to American foreign policy of the day, which gives the record a pointed, topical edge.
There are a few curious footnotes to its story. A US release was originally planned, but the label deal fell through. Covers of Deep Purple's "Burn" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" featured on the first announced track listing, yet neither made the final cut. For fans who like W.A.S.P. with something to say beyond the usual heavy metal themes, it's a worthwhile stop in the band's later catalogue.
Dominator: tracklist, credits and charts
9 tracks · 43:27Tracklist
- 1MercyBlackie Lawless4:49
- 2Long, Long Way to GoBlackie Lawless3:16
- 3Take Me UpBlackie Lawless4:34
- 4The Burning ManBlackie Lawless4:39
- 5Heaven's Hung in BlackBlackie Lawless7:14
- 6Heaven's BlessedBlackie Lawless5:22
- 7TeacherBlackie Lawless5:01
- 8Heaven's Hung in Black (reprise)Blackie Lawless3:14
- 9Deal With the DevilBlackie Lawless5:18
- Produced by
- Blackie Lawless
- Labels
- Demolition Records, Demolition
- Length
- 43:27
Line-up
- Doug Blair · guitar · guest
- Mike Duda · bass · guest
- Mike Dupke · drums (drum set) · guest
- Blackie Lawless · guitar, vocals · guest
Peak chart positions
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums · 2007 | 18 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums · 2007 | 23 |
| Finnish Albums · 2007 | 35 |
| Norwegian Albums · 2007 | 36 |
| Swedish Albums · 2007 | 40 |
| German Albums · 2007 | 72 |
| French Albums · 2007 | 147 |
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How we know the release date wikipedia + musicbrainz
| Source | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | 16 April 2007 | |
| Wikipedia infobox | 16 April 2007 | |
| UK / Europe release | 16 April 2007 | earliest UK or European date |
3 editions
| Date | Country | Label | Barcode | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2007 | GB | Demolition Records | 5060011191604 | original |
| 2015 | AT | Napalm Records | 840588103348 | other |
| 2015 | AT | Napalm Records | 840588103355 | other |
Cover art sources
deezer · upscaled: major: best source 1200x1200, upscaled to 1500 (x1.25)
| Source | Size | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| deezer ✓ | 1200×1200 | upscaled: major: best source 1200x1200, upscaled to 1500 (x1.25) |
| fanarttv | 1000×1000 | upscaled |
| coverartarchive | 960×962 | upscaled |