Shock rock legends GWAR will celebrate their 40th anniversary with The Return of Gor Gor, a multimedia release arriving July 25 via Pit Records and Z2 Comics. The package includes new studio tracks, live recordings, and a 32-page comic chronicling the resurrection of...
GWAR’s Oderus Urungus: “’Battle Maximus’ is a f**king amazing album, and I’m sure that Flattus is f**king proud of us”
The death of a bandmate is a tragic struggle for any band, even when said band’s members consist of scumdogs from outer space. However, the almighty GWAR moved forward despite the loss of Flattus Maximus (aka Cory Smoot). And luckily for them, the Maximus clan came to...GWAR Officially Reveal New Guitarist Pustulus Maximus
Back in August, Dave Brockie revealed the identity of GWAR’s new guitarist, only to get humiliated by his master/alias Oderus Urungus. But this morning, slightly less than a year after the passing of Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus), it’s been officially announced that...Oderus Urungus Has A Few Things To Say About The Leaked Identity Of GWAR’s New Guitarist
Last week, Dave Brockie gave WRIR’s What The Fontaine the inside scoop on GWAR’s new guitarist/Cory Smoot’s replacement. In addition to revealing the guitarist’s identity (Cannabis Corpse/Antietam 1862’s Brent Purgason), he also revealed the new Scumdog’s backstory,...Identity Of New GWAR Guitarist Revealed
It’s been about ten months since the sudden passing of guitarist Cory Smoot. And though they’ve retired the character of Flattus Maximus, GWAR continued on as a four piece on the road. And now it appears that their search for a new Scumdog has come to an end. While an...Follow Us
GWAR share NSFW video “Lot Lizard;” announce new multimedia release
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37 must-hear new tracks from Babymetal, Sleep Token, Volbeat, and more
From genre-defying collaborations to face-melting riffs, these thirty-nine newly released tracks cover everything from symphonic metal to experimental rock, and all the heavy sounds in between. Whether tied to an upcoming tour, a new album announcement, or dropped...
Dark Angel return with first new song in 34 years, “Extinction Level Event”
Dark Angel have officially returned with their first new music since 1991's Time Does Not Heal. The band debuted "Extinction Level Event" on April 10 via SiriusXM's Liquid Metal with Jose Mangin. The track serves as the lead single from their upcoming album Extinction...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...
New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...