Blood Bath and Beyond
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Blood Bath and Beyond is the name of a music video
album by Gwar
, released on DVD June 20, 2006. The DVD release includes videos, rarities and some live concert footage.
, where Oderus Urungus
and Sleazy P. Martini
reminisce with montages. They are the only two members of Gwar to make appearances, save a brief cameo by Balsac the Jaws of Death
at the end, though some of the other Slave Pit Inc. employees
are featured. The announcer at the awards show is played by Chris Bopst, who was the first person to play Balsac the Jaws of Death.
A pornographic movie
parody, starring Oderus and Sexecutioner
, is set to an instrumental demo version of "Sick of You". Also included is a the video for "Poor Ole Tom", directed by Dave Brockie and previously played during live performances of the song.
Green screen animation/compositing, opening animations and additional camera work were done by Ken Jordan, a fellow VCU Art School student during Gwar's conception. Ken was a classmate of Michael Derks in the Music School for one year and a fellow Art School student of Slave Pit foreman Bob Gorman in high school and at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Notably, some of the audio playing during the live footage is sourced from both live Gwar releases and Let There Be Gwar
.
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
album by Gwar
Gwar
Gwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...
, released on DVD June 20, 2006. The DVD release includes videos, rarities and some live concert footage.
Content
The main content of the movie is set up like an awards showAward ceremony
An awards ceremony is an event and television programming genre where an award, of any type, is given to a person or people. Ceremonies are usually held at night, with guests wearing formal gowns and suits. They also usually have a host, with many categories for the awards. In the event that there...
, where Oderus Urungus
Oderus Urungus
Oderus Urungus, played by Dave Brockie, is the lead vocalist of the Metal band Gwar. He appears as an intergalactic humanoid barbarian with devil horns and a meaty looking face, and always carries around a long sword named "Unt Lick"...
and Sleazy P. Martini
Sleazy P. Martini
Sleazy P. Martini is a character played by Don Drakulich in the theatrical heavy metal band Gwar. He wears a gigantic gold necklace with a dollar symbol, a large pompadour, a bright purple suit, and is often seen wielding a sawed-off shotgun...
reminisce with montages. They are the only two members of Gwar to make appearances, save a brief cameo by Balsac the Jaws of Death
Balsac the Jaws of Death
Balsac the Jaws of Death is the rhythm guitarist in the rock band Gwar. He appears as a humanoid creature with a face resembling a bear-trap. Balsac is usually portrayed wielding a giant battleaxe...
at the end, though some of the other Slave Pit Inc. employees
GWAR slaves
GWAR Slaves are members of the group GWAR that are involved in various non-musical aspects of the group such as prop/costume fabrication, writing, illustrating, and more. The slaves are the ones that play GWAR enemies such as Gor-Gor and Cardinal Syn on stage...
are featured. The announcer at the awards show is played by Chris Bopst, who was the first person to play Balsac the Jaws of Death.
A pornographic movie
Pornographic movie
Pornographic films are motion pictures with the purpose of promoting sexual arousal in the viewer, often featuring depictions of sexual activity. They are sold and rented out on DVD, shown through Internet and special channels and pay-per-view on cable and satellite, and in adult...
parody, starring Oderus and Sexecutioner
Sexecutioner
Sexecutioner was a character in the band Gwar, played originally Mike Delaney, and finally by Chuck Varga from 1989 until 1995-6, with one final appearance in 2000...
, is set to an instrumental demo version of "Sick of You". Also included is a the video for "Poor Ole Tom", directed by Dave Brockie and previously played during live performances of the song.
Green screen animation/compositing, opening animations and additional camera work were done by Ken Jordan, a fellow VCU Art School student during Gwar's conception. Ken was a classmate of Michael Derks in the Music School for one year and a fellow Art School student of Slave Pit foreman Bob Gorman in high school and at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Notably, some of the audio playing during the live footage is sourced from both live Gwar releases and Let There Be Gwar
Let There Be GWAR
Let There Be Gwar is a CD made up of Gwar's 1986 demo recordings pre-dating the Hell-O album and featuring the original lineup. The first four tracks on the album feature original Gwar member Joey Slutman on lead vocals...
.