IoMP 90: GWAR: Gimmick or Genius?
The Influencers of Metal are launching a brand new segment: “Gimmick or Genius?” — where Collin and Tom ask one simple question about your favorite bands… are they brilliant innovators or just weirdos in costumes?
In this debut episode, the boys tackle GWAR, the kings of chaos and fake bodily fluids. What started as a shock-rock joke in the ’80s became a multimedia metal empire — complete with lore, comic books, festivals, and a literal restaurant.
But can GWAR’s music stand on its own without the outrageous stage antics? Collin and Tom dive deep into the band’s legacy, the death (and resurrection) of their frontman, and how GWAR blurred the line between art, theater, and absolute insanity.
This one’s messy, loud, and gloriously stupid — just how metal should be. Click play to hear the full blood soaked fun!
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