Gwar with Dwarves and Helmet

Born in Richmond, VA, shock‑metal icons GWAR fuse satire, chaos & violence with outrageous mythology and costume-filled, fake-blood-soaked shows that blur the line with fans.

The Dwarves, formed in Chicago, are known for their crude, high-speed punk rock led by Blag Dahlia and He Who Cannot Be Named. Notorious for wild antics, they gained fame with 1990’s "Blood Guts & Pussy." Their sound evolved in albums like "Sugarfix" and "The Dwarves Invented Rock & Roll." The band worked with artists like Dexter Holland and Nick Oliveri and released music on labels like Sub Pop and Epitaph. Their provocative style maintained a cult following despite controversies.

NYC alt-rock band formed 1989 by Page Hamilton; known for heavy, tight riffs. Hits: Meantime, Betty, Aftertaste; 8 albums; Interscope; reunited 2004.