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IoMP 111: Nekrogoblikon: Gimmick or Genius?

Is Nekrogoblikon secretly genius, or just metal’s most successful goblin-based gimmick?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Gimmick or GeniusTom McKayJanuary 9, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Nekrogoblikon, gimmick or genius, gimmick bands, comedy metal, melodic death metal, John Goblikon, novelty metal, goblin metal, goblinsComment

IoMP 90: GWAR: Gimmick or Genius?

Is GWAR just a bunch of costumed aliens with fake blood and foam cocks… or are they secretly one of metal’s smartest acts?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Gimmick or GeniusTom McKayOctober 22, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, GWAR, gimmick or genius, GWAR band, GWAR live show, GWAR history, shock rock, metal theatricsComment