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Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) of GWAR found dead

Posted by Loren on March 31, 2014

Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) of GWAR found dead
Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) of GWAR found dead

Dave Brockie of GWAR, also known as Oderus Urungus, was found dead inside his Richmond, VA home last week. The cause of dead remains undetermined, with the family awaiting toxicology results that may take weeks.

Borckie was 50 years old. GWAR also lost guitarist Cory Smoot in 2011. The band last released last year via Metal Blade Records.

Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) of GWAR found dead
Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) of GWAR found dead

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