It’s time to get messy, as Squid Pisser returns to shower listeners in a hot mess of aliens, extreme metal, and bodily fluids on latest record Dreams of Puke (SKiN GRAFT Records). Continue reading
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Knotfest Iowa 2024 Books Slipknot, Till Lindemann (Rammstein), Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, Gwar, Vended, Dying Wish, and More
Knotfest Iowa is upon us. Today the globally renowned event has revealed its 2024 lineup including the hometown return of Slipknot, the festival’s headliner and founders. With a unique set drawing heavily from their 1999 debut, Slipknot will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album along with their fans, in the band’s birthplace of Iowa. The band just played their first two shows with their new lineup in California outside of a small bar and at Sick New World Festival!
In addition to Slipknot, the fest features Till Lindemann from Rammstein, Kentucky’s vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners Knocked Loose, metalcore influencers Hatebreed and Poison The Well, heavy metal icons GWAR, Des Moines natives Vended, in addition to Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth and Spine & Dose. Taking place at Waterworks Park, in Des Moines on September 21st. Continue reading
GWAR Book “The Age of Entitlement Tour” US Dates
Shock-rockers, GWAR, have announced two legs of their Age Of Entitlement Tour in the US for 2024. The first leg starts June 07th in Hartford, Connecticut, the second, September 12th in Buffalo, New York. Both runs are in support of their most recent album, New Dark Ages, with supports including Brujeria and Weedeater. Head into the article below for live listings and more.
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Acclaimed Rock and Metal Photographer Jeremy Saffer’s Event “Idol Worship: The Detournements Of Jeremy Saffer” Opens Today in Los Angeles
The images of globally acclaimed rock photographer, Jeremy Saffer take center stage at LA’s Exhibit A Gallery when a very special gallery event, “Idol Worship: The Detournements of Jeremy Saffer” will open today, on April 13th, 2024. This unique show, will showcase Saffer’s iconic photographs in a brand new way as his images serve as the canvas for over 30 of the world’s best multi-media artists. Continue reading
Remembering GWAR’s Dave Brockie (Oderous Urungus) Who Died Ten Years Ago
Time to pay our annual respects to GWAR founder and leader, Dave Murray Brockie, a.k.a. Oderous Urungus, who died ten years ago on this day. In addition to being a genius musician, Brockie was an author, cartoonist, visual artist, and led other bands such as proto-GWAR band Death Piggy, X-Cops, and the Dave Brockie Experience. Enjoy a cold one and some great memories and music with us!Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 160: Nik and Keefy’s Late Year Vinyl Scores
For a chaser in between D.R.I. episodes Nik and Keefy unbox and review a ton of new records they have been buying!
GWAR to Celebrate Third Anniversary Screenings of Scumdogs Live with 1 Dollar Livestream
Three years ago, costumed rock band GWAR streamed and recorded their live album, Scumdogs XXX Live. Now, in celebration of the 3rd anniversary, they will be doing 3 live rebroadcasts of the film, tomorrow, Nov 9th. Read below for more information.
Brent Purgason, a.k.a. Pustulus Maximus of GWAR has Quit The Band
Longtime GWAR guitar player Brent Purgason, a.k.a. Pustulus Maximus has quit the band after 11 years. He announced this on a post to his Instagram account last night (November 6th, 2023). Announcing it was time to move in a new direction although, he will remain connected to the band “behind the scenes.” Brent created the character of Pustulus specifically for GWAR, as a relation of Flattus Maximus, whose character was retired from GWAR after the death of Corey Smoot https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Cory_Smoot/8343 in 2011. Purgason played on five releases including three full-length albums – Battle Maximus, Blood of Gods, and 2022’s New Dark Ages (all Metal Blade). In addition to GWAR Brent is known for his own bands US Bastards, Against the Grain, Asphalt Graves, and a stint in Cannabis Corpse.
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 155: GWAR – “Ragnarok” Reviewed and the First Five GWAR Albums Ranked
Glacially Musical reviews the fifth album from GWAR – “Raknarok!” Possibly the most metal of all the early GWAR albums! This is our final GWAR album of this run! Our next series is announced in the podcast!
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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 154: GWAR – “This Toilet Earth” Reviewed and Puritanical America Analyzed
Glacially Musical reviews the fourth album from GWAR, “This Toilet Earth!” Why is Murica so bass-ackwards and puritanical? Also, GWAR does more butt-stuff.
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