🎸 Bionic Buzz® covered Vans Warped Tour 2026 at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C.!
Backstage, we caught up with GWAR to talk about their legendary career, their appearance in the cult classic Empire Records, surviving decades in heavy music, and what’s next for the Scumdogs of the Universe.
In this interview, GWAR discusses:
- Looking back on their memorable appearance in the cult classic film Empire Records and why fans still celebrate it today.
- How GWAR has remained relevant through changing music trends, multiple generations of fans, and decades of over-the-top performances.
- What the Scumdogs of the Universe would do if they ruled Earth for one day.
- The most outrageous and ridiculous things fans have ever brought to a GWAR show.
- What’s next for GWAR, including upcoming music, touring, and their continued mission to conquer the universe.
About GWAR:
GWAR is a Grammy-nominated heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1984. Famed for their elaborate sci-fi and horror-inspired costumes, outrageous stage shows, satirical humor, and over-the-top live performances, GWAR has become one of the most iconic and unique acts in heavy music. Over the decades, they’ve released numerous acclaimed albums, toured the world, appeared in films and television—including the cult classic Empire Records—and built a fiercely loyal fanbase while remaining one of metal’s most entertaining live bands.
🎥 Interview & video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz®