On Friday (August 15) GWAR had a Viking style funeral to memorialize fallen vocalist Dave Brockie aka Oderus Urungus, who died of heroin overdose in March. During the memorial family, friends and fans, including people like Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God) and Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), payed respects to the frontman, and then Brockie’s alter-ego,…
GWAR have announced that The Glorious Gone have been added to their annual GWAR-B-Q, as a replacement for Revocation, who recently announced that they would be missing multiple upcoming shows. GWAR said the following about the addition: “A member of Revocation suffered an injury, forcing them to withdraw from the GWAR B-Q. The worst part…
The metal world was shoked when GWAR vocalist, Dave Brokie, passed away, due to drug overdose, and many questioned the future of the band. In a new interview with Metal Insider, drummer Brad Roberts, discussed the future of the band and the new lineup, which features ex-bassist, Mike Bishop. Here is what he said Comments…
GWAR’s GWAR-B-Q already has a big lineup, but according to Loudwire, it is getting even bigger. Misfits and Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) have now been added, along side GWAR, Hatebreed, Body Count, Revocation, Goatwhore and many more. The GWAR-B-Q will be August 16, with a memorial for Dave Brockie on August 15, at Hadad’s Lake…
In a recent interview with Live Metal, Corey Taylor expressed his desire to have a Slipknot, Mushroomhead, Mudvayne, and GWAR Tour. He said the following in the interview: “I’m working on that, honestly. It probably won’t happen right away, just because (Slipknot’s) been gone for awhile and we have all these changes, and we’ve got…
On March 23, the metal world lost GWAR vocalist, Oderus Urungus, and now his cause of death has been revealed. According to CBS 6, the Medical Examiner’s Office has reported that Dave Bockie passed away, due to acute heroin toxicity. His death has now been ruled an accidental overdose. R.I.P. Oderus.
GWAR will be opening a Bar/Grill in Richmond, Virginia, called GWARbar. The band made a post about it on their Facebook page, and stated that this was a dream of their late singer, Oderus Urungus, so they are doing this in honor of him. Also, the food at GWARbar, will be created by guitarist, BalSac,…
Despite the tragic death of Dave Brockie, GWAR will continue on. In a post on the band’s Facebook, they confirmed that they will be the headliners at their annual GWAR-B-Q. The post said the following: “ATTENTION!!! GWAR is Sharpening Blades to Perform at the 5th Annual GWAR B-Q Tickets go on SALE JUNE 6th From…
According to The PRP, on August 15, there will be a special memorial for fallen GWAR vocalist Dave Brockie, at Hadad’s Lake in Richmond Virginia. The band issued the following statement: “Fans, friends, family and bohabs will have the opportunity to pay their respects, as they drunkenly toast with a Gwar Beer in one hand,…
Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, has tragically passed away at the age of 50. Brockie was found last night, March 23, at a home in Richmond, Virginia. Police have stated that they have no official cause of death, but CBS has reported that no foul play is expected, at this moment. R.I.P.
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