Scroda Moon
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Scroda Moon is a Gwar
character, played by Hunter Jackson. The story of Gwar's 1999 album We Kill Everything
revolves heavily around Moon, and his doomsday prophecies. We Kill Everything is the only album to feature Moon. He gets his name from his head, which is a penis, and his chin literally a scrotum. There is a black cap on the tip most of the time, but from time to time during the "Gwarmageddon 1999" tour (the We Kill Everything tour cycle), he would remove it, and would occasionally shoot fake ejaculate on the audience.
, but expanded in "Escape From the Mooselodge," from We Kill Everything), he searched the universe for his brethren, and landed on the moon.
At an undisclosed time after landing on the moon - the album and the film "It's Sleazy" have differing descriptions - Scroda Moon landed on Earth, and sought out Gwar, who had destroyed a large tablet they had found ("Tune From Da Moon"). Spouting doomsday rhetoric, Moon was dismissed by the band as a crackpot - at which time, the pieces of the tablet were stolen by Marilyn Manson, Elvis Presley, the Jagermonsta (a take on the Jägermeister
logo - a buck with a cross on his forehead - Gwar has been sponsored by Jägermeister for many years, though at the time of the album and tour, they were not), Yig (a raisin-shaped demon chronicled in "Horror Of Yig," also from Scumdogs); "It's Sleazy" also features Gwar manager Sleazy P. Martini as the thief of the final piece. Scroda summoned his inter-dimensional "portal potty" (known on previous tours as Timmy the Talking Toilet, but was renamed Porcelon, yet called "Porcelo" at some shows, as heard on Germany Must Be Destroyed
), to help find them ("Jiggle the Handle"). Gwar agreed to help find the pieces, but only if Moon would smoke crack ("Nitro-Burnin' Funny Bong"), inject heroin and drink copious amounts of alcohol ("Jagermonsta").
and her "Girly Ways" (chronicled in the song of the same name). With Moon's help, the tablet was reassembled, but thinking they were about to leave Earth, Slymenstra flushed her tampon (a dead sheep) down Porcelon, against Moon's direct warnings. The resulting tear in the space/time continuum brought forth the Master. With Scroda Moon's help, Gwar defeated the Master (chronicled in both "The Master Has a Butt" and "We Kill Everything"). After the battle, Moon disappeared, and has not been seen since.
would accept it on his behalf). With the departure of Hunter Jackson, and with the "Scumdog lore" storylines over (one track on Violence Has Arrived
makes mention of it, as does the bonus track from Lust in Space
), Scroda Moon will not return to Gwar shows.
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...
character, played by Hunter Jackson. The story of Gwar's 1999 album We Kill Everything
We Kill Everything
-Story:The album's story differs slightly than the version told in "It's Sleazy" and on tour.The first three tracks on the album do not follow one particular story, and focus on Gwar's generally decadent ways...
revolves heavily around Moon, and his doomsday prophecies. We Kill Everything is the only album to feature Moon. He gets his name from his head, which is a penis, and his chin literally a scrotum. There is a black cap on the tip most of the time, but from time to time during the "Gwarmageddon 1999" tour (the We Kill Everything tour cycle), he would remove it, and would occasionally shoot fake ejaculate on the audience.
Before The Album
A self-described "soothsayer, swordmaker, windbreaker," Moon was the mystic among the Scumdogs of the Universe - the elite corps of warriors used by the "Cosmic Master" against some of his more formidable opponents (also created by the Master as a means to stay entertained). When Gwar defied the Master, and were sent to Earth as punishment (described in "Death Pod," a song on Scumdogs of the UniverseScumdogs of the Universe
Scumdogs of the Universe is the second album by Satirical Shock rock band Gwar. The album is their first album on Metal Blade Records and was released in 1990. It is to this date the band's best selling album and greatly expanded the band's horizons...
, but expanded in "Escape From the Mooselodge," from We Kill Everything), he searched the universe for his brethren, and landed on the moon.
The Tablet
Sometime before landing on the moon, he constructed a tablet (said tablet is the image on the cover of We Kill Everything), which supposedly chronicles all of time's events, from the beginning to the end. It also could be used to destroy the Earth ("if it could be discovered and deciphered by our bumbling anti-heroes"). When destroyed, it could summon the Master, who would certainly bring forth destruction of both world and Gwar.At an undisclosed time after landing on the moon - the album and the film "It's Sleazy" have differing descriptions - Scroda Moon landed on Earth, and sought out Gwar, who had destroyed a large tablet they had found ("Tune From Da Moon"). Spouting doomsday rhetoric, Moon was dismissed by the band as a crackpot - at which time, the pieces of the tablet were stolen by Marilyn Manson, Elvis Presley, the Jagermonsta (a take on the Jägermeister
Jägermeister
Jägermeister is a German 70-proof digestif made with 56 different herbs and spices. It is the flagship product of Mast-Jägermeister SE, headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, south of Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.- History :...
logo - a buck with a cross on his forehead - Gwar has been sponsored by Jägermeister for many years, though at the time of the album and tour, they were not), Yig (a raisin-shaped demon chronicled in "Horror Of Yig," also from Scumdogs); "It's Sleazy" also features Gwar manager Sleazy P. Martini as the thief of the final piece. Scroda summoned his inter-dimensional "portal potty" (known on previous tours as Timmy the Talking Toilet, but was renamed Porcelon, yet called "Porcelo" at some shows, as heard on Germany Must Be Destroyed
Germany Must Be Destroyed
Germany Must Be Destroyed is a Gwar bootleg. It was recorded on February 2, 2000. The album is not an official release, and the taper is beleived to be Reginald Vel Johnson, though no solid proof of this exists....
), to help find them ("Jiggle the Handle"). Gwar agreed to help find the pieces, but only if Moon would smoke crack ("Nitro-Burnin' Funny Bong"), inject heroin and drink copious amounts of alcohol ("Jagermonsta").
Finale
After fighting all of these creatures, Moon's arms had been ripped from his body, and he was killed, only to be revived and improved by Slymenstra HymenSlymenstra Hymen
Slymenstra Hymen was Gwar's dancer and occasional singer portrayed by Danielle Stampe . She is perhaps best known for fire dancing, usually during the song "Horror of Yig." On the tours for the Carnival of Chaos album, she danced to the song "Sammy," because "Horror of Yig" often followed the...
and her "Girly Ways" (chronicled in the song of the same name). With Moon's help, the tablet was reassembled, but thinking they were about to leave Earth, Slymenstra flushed her tampon (a dead sheep) down Porcelon, against Moon's direct warnings. The resulting tear in the space/time continuum brought forth the Master. With Scroda Moon's help, Gwar defeated the Master (chronicled in both "The Master Has a Butt" and "We Kill Everything"). After the battle, Moon disappeared, and has not been seen since.
Gwar's Own Reaction
Oderus Urungus and Sleazy P. Martini, in their retrospective commentary on Gwar's 2006 DVD, "Blood Bath and Beyond," repeatedly stated that Scroda Moon was "the stupidest Gwar character ever", and would comment on his top-heavy costume. Moon won the award at the end of the DVD (though Balsac the Jaws of DeathBalsac 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...
would accept it on his behalf). With the departure of Hunter Jackson, and with the "Scumdog lore" storylines over (one track on Violence Has Arrived
Violence Has Arrived
Violence Has Arrived is the 2001 album by the band Gwar. It was released on November 6, 2001.According to an interview with Dave Brockie, it was supposed to be released on Sept. 11, 2001, but Metal Blade wouldn't release it until November...
makes mention of it, as does the bonus track from Lust in Space
Lust in Space
-Line-up:*Dave Brockie - lead vocals*Cory Smoot - lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Release the Flies"*Mike Derks - rhythm guitar, backing vocals...
), Scroda Moon will not return to Gwar shows.