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What Gen X Thinks of Millennial Metalheads
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What Gen X Thinks of Millennial Metalheads

By
Ryan Dyer
/ 19 February 2026

One of the strangest things about being a Millennial in heavy music is realizing that you are basically Gen X’s baby goth.

Why the New GWAR Don’t Feel Dangerous Anymore
Music/Events/Feature Sub Head/Music Features

Why the New GWAR Don’t Feel Dangerous Anymore

By
Ryan Dyer
/ 13 November 2025

GWAR have always existed on the edge of chaos, a grotesque blend of satire, violence, and spectacle, but now, it’s predictable and choreographed.

GWAR: The Blood of Gods
Music/Reviews

GWAR: The Blood of Gods

By
Mike Schiller
/ 2 November 2017

Is there a place for GWAR in the musical landscape of 2017?

Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Music Features/Sound Affects

Remembering GWAR’s Dave Brockie: Scumdog of the Universe

By
Benjamin Hedge Olson
/ 1 April 2014
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

GWAR: Battle Maximus

By
Benjamin Hedge Olson
/ 20 September 2013
Events/Featured: Top of Home Page/Reviews

Riot Fest (Day 2): 15 September 2012 – Chicago

By
PopMatters Staff
/ 15 October 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Mixed Media/Music

GWAR Covers Kansas’ “Carry on My Wayward Son” for the AV Club

By
PopMatters Staff
/ 4 October 2012
Events/Featured: Top of Home Page/Reviews

Gwar: 13 December 2009 – New York

By
Vijith Assar
/ 21 January 2010
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/PopMatters Picks/Reviews

GWAR: Live From Mt. Fuji

By
Adrien Begrand
/ 30 June 2005

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