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GWAR Frontman DAVE BROCKIE's Funeral Was A 'Very Emotional And Beautiful Event'
Late GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) was laid to rest yesterday (Tuesday, April 1) in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Several photos from the private memorial attended by Brockie's family and friends can be found at YellMagazine.com. DARKEST HOUR guitarist Mike Schleibaum atte...April 2, 2014
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GWAR's DAVE BROCKIE To Be Laid To Rest Today
According to DEVILDRIVER vocalist Dez Fafara, late GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) will be "laid to rest" later today (Tuesday, April 1). Brockie was found dead in his home in Richmond on March 23. He was 50 years old. GWAR manager Jack Flanagan released a statement saying, "It is...April 1, 2014
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New York Pizzeria Pays Tribute To Late GWAR Frontman ODERUS URUNGUS
A Brooklyn, New York pizzeria has paid tribute to Dave Brockie by including on their menu board three specials in tribute to the late GWAR frontman. Vinnie's Pizzeria has made three kinds of slices available: the Gwarogi, the Oderus UrFungus, and the Dave BrockieLi. For more information, visit Vinni...March 31, 2014
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GWAR's ODERUS URUNGUS: The HYSTERIA TV Interview (Video)
Hysteria TV has uploaded a video interview with GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) conducted on February 22 at the Brisbane stop of this year's Soundwave festival in Australia. Check it out below. Brockie was found dead in his home in Richmond on Sunday night (March 23). He was 50 ye...March 28, 2014
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GWAR's DAVE BROCKIE A.K.A. ODERUS URUNGUS: One Of Final Interviews Posted Online
On March 1, AndrewHaug.com, Australia's first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and metal online radio station launched by Andrew Haug, the former host of Triple J Australia's "The Racket" radio show (originally "Full Metal Racket"; 2001-2011),conducted an interview with GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. O...March 27, 2014
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GWAR's Annual GWAR-B-Q To Go On As Scheduled
Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR, has issued this official statement: "On behalf of [late GWAR frontman] 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 s...March 26, 2014
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GWAR Frontman DAVE BROCKIE's Death Investigated As Drug-Related
According to WWBT, the NBC-affiliated television station for Richmond, Virginia, investigators looking into whether the death of GWAR lead singer Dave Brockie may have been drug-related. Law enforcement sources told the station the investigation is leading them to believe Brockie's death Sunday is d...March 26, 2014
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TOOL Frontman Dedicates Cedar Park Concert To Late GWAR Singer ODERUS URUNGUS (Video)
TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan dedicated the band's March 24 performance at the Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas to Dave Brockie, who founded and fronted the theatrical shock rock band GWAR under the name Oderus Urungus. "Live every day like it's your last," Maynard said prior to launching...March 25, 2014
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Members Of Extended GWAR Family Pay Tribute To DAVE BROCKIE (Video)
Richmond, Virginia CBS affiliate WTVR has posted a video report on the passing of Dave Brockie, who founded and fronted the theatrical shock rock band GWAR under the name Oderus Urungus. The three-and-half-minute clip features those closest to Brockie that were members of the extended GWAR family —...March 25, 2014
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GWAR's DAVE BROCKIE A.K.A. ODERUS URUNGUS: HEAVY TV Interview From Three Weeks Ago Posted Online
On February 28, Heavy TV conducted an interview with GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) at the Melbourne stop of this year's Soundwave festival in Australia. You can now watch the chat below. Dave Brockie was found dead at his home in Richmond, Virginia Sunday evening. Richmond polic...March 24, 2014
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GOATWHORE's BEN FALGOUST Pays Tribute To GWAR's DAVE BROCKIE
Ben Falgoust (pictured),vocalist for GOATWHORE and SOILENT GREEN, has released the following statement regarding the passing of GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus): "Right now my heart is wedged in my throat and I have this overwhelmed feeling of loss. My words can't, and never will,...March 24, 2014
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says DAVE BROCKIE Was 'One Of The Most Creative People In Our Musical Family'
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT has released the following statement regarding the passing of GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus): "It saddens me this morning to find out that one of the most creative people in our musical family passed away last nig...March 24, 2014
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Report: GWAR's DAVE BROCKIE Was 'Sitting Upright In A Chair' When He Was Found Dead
According to TMZ.com, GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) was "sitting upright in a chair" when he was found dead at his home in Richmond, Virginia Sunday evening. An unnamed law enforcement source is reported as saying that suicide is not suspected and no note was found. Richmond pol...March 24, 2014
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Metal Musicians React To GWAR Frontman DAVE BROCKIE A.K.A. ODERUS URUNGUS' Death
Members of DISTURBED, TESTAMENT, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED, MACHINE HEAD, SHADOWS FALL and DEVILDRIVER are among the musicians who have reacted to the passing of Dave Brockie, better known as Oderus Urungus, the founder and lead singer of renowned Richmond, Virginia metal band GWAR. Roommates reportedl...March 24, 2014
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GWAR's Manager Issues Statement On DAVE BROCKIE A.K.A. ODERUS URUNGUS' Death
GWAR's manager, Jack Flanagan, has released the following 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 p.m. EST Sunday, March 23, 2014. His body was found Sunday by his bandmate at his...March 24, 2014
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