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The members of GWAR generally attack everything they do with some humor, but no one was laughing after recent reportsc surfaced claiming the band was trying to capitalize on the death of former frontman Dave Brockie. The singer's father, William Brockie, alleged in a lawsuit that the group stole their bandmate's ashes and refused to give back property that belonged to the beloved leader, who died last year. The group recently released a statement refuting those claims and offering its side of the story. -
Grammys 2015: In Memoriam Tribute Forgets Wayne Static, Dave Brockie, Raphael Ravenscroft & More
The music world lost plenty of talented people in 2014, most of whom were honored during the In Memoriam section of the Grammys last night. Among some of the more notable names were Joe Cocker, Pete Seeger and Robin Williams, but The Recording Academy forgot a few others. Wayne Static of Static-X fame was not included during the tribute in addition to GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus), saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft, and a few others -
GWAR Opens GWARbar in Richmond, Eatery was Final Wish of Former Frontman Dave Brockie
The members of GWAR opened GWARbar on Dec. 31, honoring Dave Brockie's memory with the eatery of his dreams. The alien rockers have always had a knack for marketing, building an empire of KISS-like proportions. GWARbar is open for business in the band's hometown of Richmond, Virginia. -
Remembering Musicians Who Died In 2014: Phil Everly, Bobby Womack, Pete Seeger, And More
2014 saw the passing of a fair share of aging musical legends, but it tragically also saw the deaths of many relatively young artists well before their time. This list honors just some of the artists who passed away this year, so if there are any that you think we may have missed, you can post your tributes down in the comments section below. -
GWAR Member Pustulus Maximus Answers Questions for Hilarious 'Kids Interview Bands' Series [WATCH]
Most children would probably be afraid of the members of GWAR. The intergalactic shock rockers are big, menacing creatures and their music is better suited for older ears. None of that stopped Piper from the web series "Kids Interview Bands" though. The young journalist spoke with guitarist Pustulus Maximus (Brent Purgason) about a variety of topics. -
GWAR Covers 'West End Girls' by Pet Shop Boys and Pays Tribute to Fallen Friends with Jim Carroll's 'People Who Died' [LISTEN]
GWAR has once again completely owned A.V. Club's Undercover segment, performing a hellish rendition of Pet Shop Boys's "West End Girls" and a touching Dave Brockie tribute with Jim Carroll's "People Who Died." -
GWAR Will Spare Dave Grohl's Life Thanks To Dave Brockie Tribute [WATCH]
Dave Grohl's life is safe now that GWAR drummer Jizmak Da Gusha has decided not to kill him. Dave Grohl's life is safe now that GWAR drummer Jizmak Da Gusha has decided not to kill him. -
Dave Grohl Pays Respect To Gwar In Richmond During ‘Foo Fighters Day’: Dedicates Song To Dave Brockie [WATCH]
Richmond’s own Foo Fighters Day was celebrated this past Sept. 17. To rejoice, the band played a crowdfunded concert at the National Theater. During their concert, frontman Dave Grohl took some time to tell an incredible story about the first time he ever saw Gwar play in order to pay some tribute to the group’s longtime frontman Oderus Urungus, according to Revolver. -
GWAR Adds Frontwoman To Band Lineup
Meet Vulvatron, the purple-clad female frontwoman whose breasts shoot blood into frenzied audiences attending the forever messy concerts of horror metal band GWAR. -
GWAR Will Fulfill Dream of Oderus Urungus, Plan to Open GWARbar in Hometown
Heavy metal rockers GWAR recently announced plans to open up their very own restaurant – GWARbar – in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
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