2008 Woodie Awards
Gwar comes to Tulsa, metal abounds in Fayetteville
Music to my ears
Amanda Wells
Issue date: 10/17/07 Section: Life & Style
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They were once an elite group of warriors who ravaged the galaxy. But, alas, their hatred and attempted destruction of all things living soon led to the ultimate punishment - they were banished to Earth. They now travel the planet with the ultimate goal of destroying the human race…and playing metal music. And they're coming dangerously close to Fayetteville this week.
GWAR, the self-proclaimed "sickest band in metal history," will wreak havoc on Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa tomorrow night. For those of you unfamiliar with the cosmic miscreants, GWAR has been around since the late '80s, entertaining many and offending many more with their bizarre live shows.
In full galactic warrior gear, they bring puppet versions of politicians and celebrities on stage and "kill" them during their set. Audience members are sprayed mercilessly with fake blood and other bodily fluids from GWAR's victims.
It sounds horribly offensive and, well, it really is. But if you have the type of personality that allows you to laugh at such things, it's also quite hilarious.
As a metal fan, I find GWAR's music enjoyable, but forgettable. The live show is what hooked me, and what has continuously recruited generations of GWAR fans since their debut album, Hell-O, came out in 1988.
If this sounds like something that might be up your alley, make the trek to Tulsa tomorrow to see them. Cain's is a particularly good venue at which to see the band, because the hardwood floor turns into a giant Slip 'N Slide after a good spraying of fake blood.
Tomorrow's show is the latest stop on the Viva La Bands tour, which also features Vains of Jenna, CKY and Cradle of Filth. Tickets are $30, and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit www.cainsballroom.com.
For those of you who aren't disturbed enough to want to watch guys in bizarre costumes pretend to mutilate your favorite celebrities on stage - or if you just don't have enough cash to go to Tulsa for the show - there is plenty of good metal music to be heard at home this week.
GWAR, the self-proclaimed "sickest band in metal history," will wreak havoc on Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa tomorrow night. For those of you unfamiliar with the cosmic miscreants, GWAR has been around since the late '80s, entertaining many and offending many more with their bizarre live shows.
In full galactic warrior gear, they bring puppet versions of politicians and celebrities on stage and "kill" them during their set. Audience members are sprayed mercilessly with fake blood and other bodily fluids from GWAR's victims.
It sounds horribly offensive and, well, it really is. But if you have the type of personality that allows you to laugh at such things, it's also quite hilarious.
As a metal fan, I find GWAR's music enjoyable, but forgettable. The live show is what hooked me, and what has continuously recruited generations of GWAR fans since their debut album, Hell-O, came out in 1988.
If this sounds like something that might be up your alley, make the trek to Tulsa tomorrow to see them. Cain's is a particularly good venue at which to see the band, because the hardwood floor turns into a giant Slip 'N Slide after a good spraying of fake blood.
Tomorrow's show is the latest stop on the Viva La Bands tour, which also features Vains of Jenna, CKY and Cradle of Filth. Tickets are $30, and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit www.cainsballroom.com.
For those of you who aren't disturbed enough to want to watch guys in bizarre costumes pretend to mutilate your favorite celebrities on stage - or if you just don't have enough cash to go to Tulsa for the show - there is plenty of good metal music to be heard at home this week.
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