Gallery: A History of Gwar, the Best Satirical Extraterrestrial Metal Band Ever
01Master Case - Front
This is the case for the master tape from Gwar's first demo recorded in 1986 — complete with illustrations by Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus).
02Master Case - Back
The back of the case for the master tape for Gwar's first demo from 1986.
03Hunter Jackson
Gwar member Hunter Jackson (aka "Techno Destructo") in 1988.
04Genital Mold
This mold, made by artists at Slave Pit, was used to make one of the genital appendages the band wore. Photo: D.E.W.
05Fan Puppet
This paper puppet of Oderus Urungus was sent to the band by a fan.
06Little-Dead-Boy
This production sketch for the "Little Dead Boy" prop by Gwar's Dave Brockie lists features like "rip-off arms + legs" and "skull-fuck (w/ severed head)."
07Letter
This 1997 fan letter from a 15-year-old girl congratulated Slave Pit for creating art "no matter how many people disagree."
08Flesh Column Production
A 1994 budget for a Gwar stage prop known as the "Flesh Column" with a sketch by Don Drakulich.
09Flesh Column Drawing
Another "Flesh Column" prop drawing by Don Drakulich from 1994.
10Fan Painting
This untitled, uncredited painting was sent to Gwar in 2004.
11Love Anton
A sketch by Dave Brockie from 1988. Image courtesy Marty Key
12Gwar
Gwar member Don Drakulich during a show in 1987. Photo: Jared Farris
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