GWAR
Thrash Metal • United States

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GWAR is a satirical thrash metal/punk band formed in 1985-1986 by a group of artists and musicians at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The band is perhaps best known for their elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, raunchy lyrics, and graphic stage performances, which can consist of scatology, sadomasochism, necrophilia, paedo-necrophilia, beastio-necrophilia, fire dancing, fake pagan rituals, mock executions/mutilations, and other controversial violent and political themes. GWAR was, for a long time, on the leading edge of shock rock, going as far as appearing on Jerry Springer in character and in full costume during the mid 1990’s.

The origin and meaning of the band’s name has been left intentionally vague by its members, although the most widely accepted explanation (though false and denied by the band members) is that GWAR is an acronym for “God What an Awful Racket!” One rumor states that the name may have come from Alan Moore read more...

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GWAR Discography

GWAR albums

2.59 | 3 ratings

Hell-o!
Thrash Metal 1988

4.02 | 3 ratings

Scumdogs of the Universe
Thrash Metal 1990

4.02 | 3 ratings

America Must Be Destroyed
Thrash Metal 1991

4.17 | 3 ratings

This Toilet Earth
Thrash Metal 1994

3.75 | 2 ratings

Ragnarök
Thrash Metal 1995

3.50 | 1 ratings

Carnival of Chaos
Thrash Metal 1997

2.75 | 2 ratings

We Kill Everything
Thrash Metal 1999

0.00 | 0 ratings

Violence Has Arrived
Thrash Metal 2001

0.00 | 0 ratings

War Party
Thrash Metal 2004

0.00 | 0 ratings

Beyond Hell
Thrash Metal 2006

4.00 | 1 ratings

Lust in Space
Thrash Metal 2009

0.00 | 0 ratings

Bloody Pit Of Horror
Thrash Metal 2010

GWAR EPs & splits

4.25 | 2 ratings

The Road Behind
Thrash Metal 1992

GWAR live albums

0.00 | 0 ratings

You're All Worthless and Weak
Thrash Metal 2002

0.00 | 0 ratings

Live From Mt. Fuji
Thrash Metal 2005

GWAR demos, promos, fans club and other releases (no bootlegs)

0.00 | 0 ratings

Let There Be GWAR
Thrash Metal 1985

0.00 | 0 ratings

S.F.W.
Thrash Metal 1995

0.00 | 0 ratings

The World According to GWAR
Thrash Metal 1995

0.00 | 0 ratings

School's Out
Thrash Metal 2006

GWAR boxset & compilations

0.00 | 0 ratings

A Soundtrack to Kill Yourself To
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

Slaves Going Single
Thrash Metal 2000

0.00 | 0 ratings

Let There Be GWAR
Thrash Metal 2004

GWAR singles (5)

0.00 | 0 ratings

Hate Love Songs / Penguin Attack
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

The Art of War
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

RAWGwar
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

GWAR Lite
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

Stripper Christmas Summer Weekend
Thrash Metal 2009

GWAR movies (DVD, Blu-Ray or VHS)

0.00 | 0 ratings

RAWGWAR
Thrash Metal 1989

0.00 | 0 ratings

Live From Antarctica
Thrash Metal 1990

0.00 | 0 ratings

The Next Mutation
Thrash Metal 1991

0.00 | 0 ratings

All the Sex
Thrash Metal 1991

0.00 | 0 ratings

Twice the Violence
Thrash Metal 1991

0.00 | 0 ratings

Phallus in Wonderland
Thrash Metal 1992

0.00 | 0 ratings

Tour de Scum
Thrash Metal 1992

3.50 | 1 ratings

Skulhedface
Thrash Metal 1994

0.00 | 0 ratings

Return of Techno Destructo
Thrash Metal 1996

0.00 | 0 ratings

Rendezvous with Ragnarök
Thrash Metal 1997

0.00 | 0 ratings

A Surprising Burst of Chocolatey Fudge
Thrash Metal 1998

0.00 | 0 ratings

The Dawn Of The Day Of The Night Of The Penguins
Thrash Metal 1998

0.00 | 0 ratings

It's Sleazy!
Thrash Metal 2001

0.00 | 0 ratings

Ultimate Video GWARchive
Thrash Metal 2002

0.00 | 0 ratings

The GWARnage Campaign
Thrash Metal 2002

0.00 | 0 ratings

Blood Drive 2002
Thrash Metal 2002

0.00 | 0 ratings

Gwar War Party Tour 2004
Thrash Metal 2004

0.00 | 0 ratings

Blood Bath and Beyond
Thrash Metal 2006

0.00 | 0 ratings

Beyond Hell Live
Thrash Metal 2007

0.00 | 0 ratings

Lust in Space - Live at the National
Thrash Metal 2010

GWAR Music Reviews

GWAR Scumdogs of the Universe

Album · 1990 · Thrash Metal

progshine

Well, I have to say, after a very weak debut Hell-o!, Gwar come with this Scumdogs Of The Universe in the year of 1990 (a nice time to heavy releases) and what a record!

Ironic all the way through but with smart riffs and a good musicianship.

I must say that this guys have a strong melodic style, they're able to build some 'bubblegum' melodies at a point they're stick in your brain, and without even realise it you were banging your head together with heir beat, which in my opinion, is fantastic!

'Slaughterama' must be heard, so funny, and so good and 'The Salaminizer' is a good strong point too!

Clap your hands and say... GWAR!!!