Gwar with Dwarves and Helmet

Formed in Richmond, VA, shock‑metal icons GWAR are famed for mythic, blood‑soaked, audience‑drenching shows and satirical songs mixing chaos and violence.

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 Interscope hits “Meantime,” “Betty” & “Aftertaste”; 8 studio LPs; split ’98, reformed ’04.