Short answer: Yes.

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie—better known as Oderus Urungus—was found dead in his home in Richmond yesterday.

On December 20, one day before the rumored end of the world, Som Records was visited by none other than Oderus Urungus, lead singer and chief warlock of the Richmond-based horror metal band Gwar.

Happy Holidays from GWAR.

Musicians who wear big, scary costumes have feelings, too. The lead singer of Gwar was also dismayed to hear about the death of the National Zoo’s panda cub.

A pizzeria in Dumfries, Va. was held up at gunpoint Wednesday night when an armed robber stole an undisclosed amount of cash while wearing a KISS mask.

“We are prepared for GWAR tonight, are you?” So read an update from the folks over at the 9:30 Club this afternoon, as they shared the above photograph of the club’s interior, much of it covered in tarps.