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SEBASTIAN BACH Says That 'Misconception' That He Doesn't Write Music Is 'A Crock Of S**t'

antiMusic's Morley Seaver recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. antiMusic: I really liked your previous records, but this one ["Give 'Em Hell"] I absolutely love start to finish, every single song. And to my ears,...

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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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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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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEO Defends Decision To Only Induct KISS' Original Lineup

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation CEO Joel Peresman has once again defended the organization's decision to only induct KISS' original lineup, thereby angering the band's leader, Paul Stanley. "I don't need the Hall Of Fame," Stanley told Rolling Stone. "And if there's not reciprocity, I'm not 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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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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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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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...

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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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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 —...

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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...