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Coverage of GWAR, the legendary shock rock and thrash metal band known for their theatrical live shows and outrageous personas.

GWAR have teamed up with horror host Joe Bob Briggs and John Brennan And The Bigfeet for ‘GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein,’ a collaborative album arriving November 13 through Pit Records. The release features GWAR’s live performance from The Last Drive-In’s 2025 Halloween special, alongside songs from the show’s house band. The announcement also brings the release of “Splatter-Fu,” a new GWAR track written by John Brennan, accompanied by an official video.

GWAR co-founder and former vocalist Chuck Varga, best known for his Sexecutioner character, has died following a battle with cancer. Varga helped shape the band’s early years through his work as a performer, artist and character designer, leaving a lasting mark on GWAR’s elaborate mythology and visual identity.