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Surviving Members Of GWAR Release Video Statement, Launch DAVE BROCKIE FOUNDATION

The surviving members of GWAR and Slave Pit Inc. would like to thank the fans and friends for the outpouring of love after the passing of their dear friend, GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus). Their intention is to honor Dave, preserve his legacy and continue to share his brilliant w...

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REVOCATION Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Boston, Massachusetts-based technical metal act REVOCATION has been carving a path to the top of the extreme metal heap since its inception back in 2006. During the last eight years, the band has released full-length albums (one independently issued, three on Relapse Records),and a free EP with Sci...

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GWAR's ODERUS URUNGUS: One Of Final U.S. Interviews Posted Online (Audio)

Dave Wedge of the "HardcoreNews" podcast on DigRadioBoston conducted an interview with Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) on February 10, approximately six weeks before the GWAR frontman's tragic death. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Brockie was found dead in his home in...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE 'Pissed Off' By 'Uninvited Fan' At GWAR Frontman DAVE BROCKIE's Memorial

LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe has confirmed that he attended the April 1 private memorial for late GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Blythe writes on Instagram: "I was one of three people who were not part of GWAR who spoke. This was a gift...

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BROKEN HOPE's SHAUN GLASS Talks To SPIRIT OF METAL (Video)

Spirit Of Metal conducted an interview with Shaun Glass of reformed Chicago death metallers BROKEN HOPE before the March 20 concert of the "Best In Brutality" tour in West Hollywood, California. You can now watch the chat below. BROKEN HOPE's sixth album, "Omen Of Disease", sold around 1,000 copies...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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PARADISE LOST Guitarist's VALLENFYRE: New Song 'Scabs' Available For Streaming

VALLENFYRE, the U.K. death metal band featuring Gregor Mackintosh, songwriter and guitarist of PARADISE LOST, alongside members of MY DYING BRIDE, AT THE GATES and DOOM, will release its second full-length album, "Splinters", on May 12 in Europe and on May 13 in North America via Century Media Recor...

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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...

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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...

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AUTOPSY: New Song 'The Howling Dead' Available For Streaming

U.S. death metal legends AUTOPSY have completed work on their seventh studio album, "Tourniquets, Hacksaws And Graves", for an April 29 release via Peaceville Records (April 21 in Europe). The CD was recorded at Fantasy Studios with producer Adam Munoz, and sees a continuation of AUTOPSY's pursuit o...

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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...

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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...

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AUTOPSY's CHRIS REIFERT To Release VIOLATION WOUND Debut

Vic Records has announced the signing of VIOLATION WOUND, the punk/rock/metal band formed by Chris Reifert (DEATH, ABSCESS, AUTOPSY) on guitar and vocals. Due on May 26, the band's debut album features guest appearances from Danny Coralles and Eric Cutler (both guitar players in AUTOPSY). The produc...