Let There Be GWAR is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes history of the most outrageous shock rock band of all time. GWAR fans will cherish this oversized hardcover book chock full of fascinating first-hand accounts and rare, never-before-seen photographs. The book follows the band from the mid-1980s, known in GWAR lore as the “Dim Time,” […]

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  Band Also Names Permanent Drummer    Motor City thrashers Battlecross have just returned home from a successful trip to Bogota, CO, and have wasted no time in releasing a brand new song from their forthcoming album, Rise to Power. The new track, “Not Your Slave,” is streaming here, where pre-order bundles are also available. Rise to […]

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  The prizes are bigger this time around, but so is the talent!   Mass Punishment is back with a vengeance. At The Break Contest last year, they shredded their way to the great Skate & Surf Festival stage and played alongside bands like Alkaline Trio, New Found Glory and Circa Survive, bringing true, militant, […]

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  ANTARCTICA, 29th September 2014   The Scumdogs of the Universe ~ Blóthar: Lead Singer, Bass Guitar, Beefcake the Mighty: Bass Guitar, Vocals, Pustulus Maximus: Lead Guitar, Vocals, BalSac the Jaws of Death: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, JiZMak da Gusha: Drums, Bonesnapper: Bodyguard, Crappy Vocals, Sawborg Destructo: Annoying Nemesis, Annoying Vocals, Vulvatron: Plot Twist, Vocals ~ […]

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  Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Wednesday 13, Ace Von Johnson and More Set for Rock & Shock Appearances   Famed rock photographer Jeremy Saffer is once again bringing his patented brand of metal madness to Rock & Shock. Jeremy Saffer Presents: The Rocking Dead will feature some of your favorite rock stars in all of […]

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We just told you Decapitated would be supporting Gwar on the upcoming “GWAR Eternal Tour 2014,” which we’ll of course be covering for you, and now we’ve heard from the mighty GWAR themselves.  GWAR fans have been mourning the loss of Dave Brockie, GWAR’s founder and lead singer, since March and the tour gives them an […]

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Returning to the U.S. in support of their sixth studio album Blood Mantra (due out in North America on September 30th), Polish technical death metallers DECAPITATED are direct support to Earth’s only openly extraterrestrial rock band GWAR on the first leg of the “GWAR Eternal Tour 2014,” launching on October 15th in Norfolk, Virginia and […]

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    The much anticipated single day tickets to Chicago’s Riot Fest and Carnival are now on sale, and organizers have released the daily band schedules. The Cure, The National, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer, Flaming Lips, Slayer, Social Distortion, Descendents, Tegan and Sara, The Offspring, Wu-Tang Clan, Metric, Samhain and Cheap Trick (amongst a slew of […]

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    GWAR and Slave Pit Inc. would like to thank the fans and friends for the outpouring of love after the passing of our dear friend Dave Brockie.  Our intention is to honor Dave, preserve his legacy and continue to share his brilliant works with the world.  With that being said, GWAR and Slave […]

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Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR has issued this official statement:  On behalf of Dave Brockie’s family, Slave Pit Inc. and GWAR, we would like to thank all the loyal fans worldwide for the outpouring of love and support shown to us over the past few days.  Knowing that we have such amazing family, friends and […]

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Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR has issued an official statement: “It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23,2014.  His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, […]

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“Madness at the Core of Time” Tour Kicks off October 2nd After a week and over 35,000 signatures, Antarctic overlords GWAR finally have officially reacted to the petition started by Jeff Cantrell of Morehead, Kentucky on Change.org to have GWAR play the Super Bowl Halftime Show.  You can view and sign the petition at Change.org/GWARBOWL. […]

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Collectible Brockie Art Now for Sale The man behind the mask of Oderus Urungus, Dave Brockie, today unveiled a new web-store where fans can buy limited-edition, high quality art prints of not only Brockie’s GWAR drawings, but many of his other illustrations. Culled from select images spanning a 30-year career as an artist and illustrator, these […]

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  Antarctic metal monsters GWAR are kicking off their spring run of dates with a special “Meat and Meet” at the world-famous Grinders in Kansas City, Mo. The “Meat and Meet” is scheduled for Monday April 8th from 4-6pm This event is not only for GWAR to drink and eat themselves into a bloated coma […]

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  The growl of chain saws making firewood out of fifty foot pines. That’s Wilson. The howling of a pack of wolves battling a rabid moose. That’s Wilson. The panting, gasping breaths of a smoke break “nooner.” That’s fucking Wilson. The citation for a noise violation… that’s just where the party begins. If all work […]

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Band Also Releasing New Album Destroy on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records Warbeast is pleased to announce that Casey Orr (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with GWAR. The band’s upcoming tour dates with GWAR and Wilson kick off in Tucson, AZ on April […]

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