From Billboard:
The frontman for gore-loving heavy metal band Gwar has died. Police have confirmed earlier reports that Dave Brockie, known to fans as Oderus Urungus, was found dead at his Richmond, Va. home on Sunday evening. The singer was 50.
A Richmond police spokesperson told CBS 6 that a report of a deceased individual was made at approximately 6:53 p.m. ET. “When officers arrived, they found David M. Brockie, 50, deceased inside the home,” the statement reads. Foul play is not suspected at this time and officials are waiting for the Medical Examiner’s office to determine cause of death.
The band is expected to issue a statement later Monday.
Brockie formed Gwar in 1984 and was the last original member of the horror-inspired group. Band-members adopt outlandish, other-worldly characters like Beefcake the Mighty and Balsac the Jaws of Death, and their live concerts have become notorious for carrying out satirical scenes of blood-and-gore, often involving political or pop culture figures. The self-proclaimed “Scumdogs of the Universe” have released twelve studio albums, including last year’s “Battle Maximus,” and were nominated twice at the Grammys.
Statement from Jack Flanagan, GWAR’s manager:
It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23, 2014. His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.
My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed.
• Oderus Urungus: http://www.oderus.com
• GWAR: http://www.gwar.net
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