PODCAST: Glacially Musical 160: Nik and Keefy’s Late Year Vinyl Scores


For a chaser in between D.R.I. episodes Nik and Keefy unbox and review a ton of new records they have been buying!

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Brent Purgason, a.k.a. Pustulus Maximus of GWAR has Quit The Band


 

Longtime GWAR guitar player Brent Purgason, a.k.a. Pustulus Maximus has quit the band after 11 years. He announced this on a post to his Instagram account last night (November 6th, 2023). Announcing it was time to move in a new direction although, he will remain connected to the band “behind the scenes.” Brent created the character of Pustulus specifically for GWAR, as a relation of Flattus Maximus, whose character was retired from GWAR after the death of Corey Smoot https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Cory_Smoot/8343 in 2011. Purgason played on five releases including three full-length albums – Battle Maximus, Blood of Gods, and 2022’s New Dark Ages (all Metal Blade). In addition to GWAR Brent is known for his own bands US Bastards, Against the Grain, Asphalt Graves, and a stint in Cannabis Corpse.

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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 155: GWAR – “Ragnarok” Reviewed and the First Five GWAR Albums Ranked


Glacially Musical reviews the fifth album from GWAR – “Raknarok!” Possibly the most metal of all the early GWAR albums! This is our final GWAR album of this run! Our next series is announced in the podcast!

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Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual – Rock and Metal News Show Livestream 10-13-23


Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! #musicnews #rocknews #interviews #newmusicfriday #metalfestivals #tourdates #metalconcerts #vinylcollector #metalmerch

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GWAR Teams with Trick or Treat Studios to Create a New Line of Toys


 

Just in time for spooky season, GWAR has partnered with Trick or Treat Studios to make a new line of Action Figures! According to a post from the band, . These 5 inch, posable figures come with weapons and instruments and will be available for pre-order later this year. The first launch will include Oderus Urungus, Balsac The Jaws of Death, JizMak Da Gusha, The Berzerker Blothar, Pustulus Maximus, and Beefcake The Might. and the figures will debut this weekend at New York Toy Fair. Continue reading


New Music Friday! New Rock and Metal Releases 9-1-23


What new Rock and Metal records are you looking forward to coming out this week!?

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