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GWAR IN CONCERT:
When it comes to gory thrash metal spectacle, no other band even comes close to the sick and twisted monstrosity that is GWAR. Taking the stage in gruesomely excellent costumes, the band executes their hilarious metal send-ups with a faux-macabre pageantry that approaches the divine, sacrificing celebrity effigies on stage and dousing entire audiences in fake blood. Whether they're unleashing "The New Plague" or demanding that "Zombies, March!", GWAR put on a show like no other act on earth, and despite longtime frontman David Brockie's recent passing the ever-dedicated band still plans to treat fans to select shows in 2014.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in Virginia in 1984, GWAR developed an early following with their costumed, prop-filled, spectacle-heavy take on thrash metal. Simultaneously embracing and poking fun at the genre's extremes, the band struck a chord with audiences looking to indulge in metal's excesses without taking them too seriously. Their 1988 debut LP Hell-O was a huge hit in Germany, with subsequent albums like Carnival of Chaos (1997) and We Kill Everything (1999) enjoying considerable success in the US. Over the years, they've landed songs with titles like "Endless Apocalypse" and "War Is All We Know" on charts around the world, an impressive feat for a group of guys who claim the destruction of the human race as their primary goal. In early 2014, GWAR frontman David Brockie was found dead from unknown causes. In a show of tremendous fortitude and strength, the band announced several David Brockie memorial events and still plans to appear at select events throughout the year.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Gwar rocked, it was fun, the crowd was definitely into it. The pageantry was definitely funny and fun. Be prepared to get covered in blood..."
"If you like metal and have a sick sense of humor, go see them. What a festival of blood, theatrics, and crisply played thrash metal. GWAR was a complete spectacle ."
"GWAR nailed it. Theatrics were well balanced; new album cut is sick. Eagerly awaiting the next show."
At just over an hour long, I expected more. And Oderus needs to check his mic cables. It kept cutting out. Seen these guys about 10 times now and this was the first time I thought they didn't really want to be there.
O my god, go see GWAR. I cannot elaborate any more than that just go see GWAR
Show was absolutely awesome! Pit was awesome! Opening acts were meh, but Gwar kiced major ass!
This was the 15th time I have had the opportunity to be in attendance for the destruction of several political/religious figures, celebs, and aliens at the hands of Gwar. I was covered head to toe by the end of it. As when they played the same venue under the name of The Docks a year or two ago, the set up of the bar was extremely lacking and their coat check policies pretty screwed up but their search was quite thorough (and enjoyable). This time I finally got to meet Gwar. Going to see Gwar has been a Christmas tradition for my sister and I for several years now and this was the best Christmas Gwar-ing in quite some time. Out of the 15 times I have seen Gwar, I would rank this #4 (1 being best 15 being worst. The last time at The Docks gets the 15th place). I strongly recommend seeing Gwar no matter where they play. There is no show like it on Earth.
All I can say is I have the war wounds to prove that the mosh pit was thrashing ( although lots of hands to pick you up when you were down) and the t-shirt to prove it was a gore fest - the music was AWESOME - I will for sure be hitting up gwar again
