GWAR: Bloody Pit Of Horror

Many bands have tried imitating GWAR, and have all failed miserably. Not necessarily because of lack of talent, but because the masters of gore are untouchable. What makes them untouchable? Well, not only are they are one of the hardest working bands in the music world, but they are constantly reinventing themselves by stepping their game up and not losing focus of their status as a cult band . If you take a look at their 25+ year career, their music has evolved constantly and as a result the music industry has labeled them as Thrash Metal, Comedy Rock, Crossover Thrash, Hardcore Punk and Shock Rock. To us they are simply GWAR! No labels, no gimmicks, just original energetic Heavy Music with lots of humor and controversy.

In the past 6 months we’ve had the chance to get to know their master Oderus Urungus, and even though he is from Antartica, we’ve managed to get to somewhat understand his chaotic personality. One thing that is always evident is that GWAR is his Metallic pride and joy. Its always a trip experiencing the members of GWAR getting into character and how in a matter of seconds they can turn any venue upside down with their monstrous strength and powerful music.

So what is the fuel that feeds fire to Oderus and the rest of the band? Apart from their awareness about politics and pop culture, which are often portrayed during their live sets. They also feed from the adrenalized GWAR aficionado’s who know that when they go to one of the band’s shows, they must be ready to get sonically annihilated and drenched with fake blood. Some may call it a chemical warfare, but the Gwar fans call it a blood bath in a bloody pit of horror! An outsider might think that these kids wearing white t-shirts (so they can get drenched by GWAR) are crazy, but the reality is that next to Oderus and the GWAR clan, nobody is crazy.

At their recent show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayerville (or Slayerville) New Jersey, we had the chance to interview Oderus Urungus right before the band went on stage. Here is this EXCLUSIVE chaotic interview, which also features plenty of live footage and a fan interview! So put on your white t-shirt and enter GWAR’s Bloody Pit Of Horror!

WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised.


Special thanks to Oderus, Jon Freeman, Rene Encarnacion & all the GWAR aficionados!

Photo credit: Bet You I Did and Cornelia Wickel (Music Photocalypse)

Related links:
GWAR's Official Site
GWAR on Metal Blade Records