![]() GWAROfficial Website: http://www.facebook.com/gwarHometown: Richmond, VA (USA) Labels: Metal Blade Records, DRT Entertainment Related Bands: Only Crime, The Mag Seven Other Local Bands: Ann Beretta, Avail, Bracewar, Brainworms, City Of Caterpillar (more) Fans also liked: Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, Descendents, Johnny Cash, The Clash Login to rate this band About:GWAR is a thrash metal, punk rock and shock rock band formed in 1985 by a collective of artists and musicians at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The band is best known for their elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes; raunchy, obscene, politically incorrect lyrics; and graphic stage performances, which consist of humorous re-enactments of scatology, sadomasochism, necrophilia, pedophilia, bestiality, fire dancing, pagan rituals, executions, and other controversial(show more) GWAR is a thrash metal, punk rock and shock rock band formed in 1985 by a collective of artists and musicians at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The band is best known for their elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes; raunchy, obscene, politically incorrect lyrics; and graphic stage performances, which consist of humorous re-enactments of scatology, sadomasochism, necrophilia, pedophilia, bestiality, fire dancing, pagan rituals, executions, and other controversial violent and political themes. GWAR has been on the leading edge of shock rock since their formation. Reviews | Features
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