The lyrics can be interpreted as the perspective of the "penitent thief" crucified alongside Jesus, asking for remembrance and forgiveness.
The track was produced and written by Blackie Lawless , with Logan Mader handling the mix. Lyrical Meaning & Themes
"Golgotha" (Hebrew for "The Place of the Skull") refers to the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified. wasp_golgotha_official_lyric_video_napalm_records
Described as a melodic metal anthem, the song blends heavy riffs with "balladesque moments" and a climactic guitar solo.
The video was published on the Napalm Records YouTube channel in late 2015, following the album's October 2 release. The lyrics can be interpreted as the perspective
Phrases like "Jesus I need you now / Free me I'm lost somehow" and "I'm a leper left to hang" emphasize themes of redemption, desperation, and spiritual surrender. Album Performance
The song is deeply rooted in Blackie Lawless’s faith as a born-again Christian. Described as a melodic metal anthem, the song
Golgotha was W.A.S.P.'s first studio album in six years and achieved strong international chart positions: #6 Finland: #13 Norway: #17 Germany: #18 United Kingdom: #50 USA: #93 Reception