Slaves Going Single
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Slaves Going Single is a thrash metal
compilation album by Gwar
.
After the European tour of early 2000, Gwar wasn't doing much of anything - Casey Orr (Beefcake the Mighty
) and Zach Blair (Flattus Maximus
) returned to Texas to work on side projects, and some of the slaves worked on individual art projects. Additionally, some long-time members (Danielle Stampe, Hunter Jackson and Dave Musel) left the group. The Total Slavery Fan Club, run by Brad Roberts (Jizmak Da Gusha
), frequently offered premium items, unavailable to others, including the Slave Pit Singles, a cassette-tape series of rare Gwar studio sessions and side projects not found on their Metal Blade releases. In 2000, Slave Pit collected two or three songs from each of the Slave Pit Singles (except for Köszönöm
, which was never part of Gwar to begin with), and printed its own Slaves Going Single album in a run of 1000.
This release features performances by Slave Pit members who were otherwise not heard - Matt Maguire (who voiced Cardinal Syn on RagNaRok
), Michael Derks (Balsac the Jaws of Death
; his first in-character song is "The Needle," which was later re-made into "Escape From the Mooselodge," and featured Oderus Urungus
singing different lyrics), Melanie Mandl (the director of photography for Phallus in Wonderland
, and the director of Skulhedface and the music video to "Jack the World"), Mike Dunn (Roberts' former drum technician, and the X-Cops
drummer), Scott Wolfe (the producer of This Toilet Earth
) and Brad Roberts. Slave Pit shop foreman and muzzled slave Bob Gorman did the cover image.
Tracks one, two, four, and five are taken from the recording sessions of Gwar's Emmy-nominated contribution to the soundtrack for the movie S.F.W.
, and mainly consist of Dave Brockie and Mike Derks' drunken banter. The third and sixth tracks stem from some practice sessions as Rawg - Gwar without their costumes. Vincent Bologlioni was actually Brockie's Rawg character. B-Day Boy and Every Little Thing She Do are cover version
s of songs by Ween
and The Police
, respectively, done by Derks under the guise of Wolfgang AM. Masturbate was played over the PA in concert as fake techno band Prestige came out to attempt to usurp a Gwar show - before being slaughtered by the band. Tracks 10 and 11 are from Matt Maguire's comic-book project, MC Rhythmless, about a rapping robot with a similarity to Vanilla Ice
. The last three tracks come from Gwar's films - the first two from Skulhedface and the last from Phallus in Wonderland
, respectively. Gwar Babies Cartoon Theme is almost a muzak version of Gwar Theme, off the Hell-O
album.
"Drop Drawers" was supposed to be on Carnival of Chaos
, but because of both rights issues (Billy Thorpe's representatives would not allow the sample/cover from "Children of the Sun") and time constraints (the final release of the album exceeds 74 minutes), was excluded.
According to Mike Derks, the lyrics to "Don's Bong Is Gone" are based on a true story.
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
compilation 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...
.
After the European tour of early 2000, Gwar wasn't doing much of anything - Casey Orr (Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty is the bassist in the rock band Gwar. He appears as a stout humanoid girded in Roman-style armor. He is usually portrayed wielding either an oversized Gladius sword or a large battle-axe .-Background:According to Gwar mythos, Beefcake originates from the planet Cholesterol...
) and Zach Blair (Flattus Maximus
Flattus Maximus
Flattus Maximus is the name of a former character and guitarist in the American heavy metal band Gwar. He is known by his red face, white dreadlocks, dinosaur-head shoulder pads and reptile feet. The name "Flattus" implies a flatulent character. His speaking mannerisms suggest a childlike...
) returned to Texas to work on side projects, and some of the slaves worked on individual art projects. Additionally, some long-time members (Danielle Stampe, Hunter Jackson and Dave Musel) left the group. The Total Slavery Fan Club, run by Brad Roberts (Jizmak Da Gusha
Jizmak Da Gusha
Jizmak Da Gusha is the drummer in the rock band Gwar. Although the costume has undergone many changes since the character was introduced, Jizmak's onstage get-up somewhat resembles a monstrous dog with very large teeth...
), frequently offered premium items, unavailable to others, including the Slave Pit Singles, a cassette-tape series of rare Gwar studio sessions and side projects not found on their Metal Blade releases. In 2000, Slave Pit collected two or three songs from each of the Slave Pit Singles (except for Köszönöm
Köszönöm
Köszönöm is a single from a side-project from members of the band GWAR.It's the third of GWAR's Slave Pit Singles which were released through GWAR's internet fan club in 1997.Liner notes:1. Flying Houses2. Word3...
, which was never part of Gwar to begin with), and printed its own Slaves Going Single album in a run of 1000.
This release features performances by Slave Pit members who were otherwise not heard - Matt Maguire (who voiced Cardinal Syn on RagNaRok
RagNaRok
Ragnarök is the fifth album, released in 1995 on Metal Blade Records, by the rock/heavy metal/punk band Gwar.This album contains the most varied vocal stylings of any Gwar album, as the majority of the band lends their lungs to the tracklist , as well as guest villain Cardinal Syn.Ragnarök is...
), Michael Derks (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...
; his first in-character song is "The Needle," which was later re-made into "Escape From the Mooselodge," and featured 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"...
singing different lyrics), Melanie Mandl (the director of photography for Phallus in Wonderland
Phallus in Wonderland
Phallus in Wonderland was GWAR's first attempt at a commercially released, long-form movie. The plot tells the tale of GWAR's conflict with the Morality Squad, after the theft of Oderus Urungus' "Cuttlefish of Cthulhu" . Meanwhile, the giant T-Rex, Gor-Gor is born and helps GWAR defeat the Morality...
, and the director of Skulhedface and the music video to "Jack the World"), Mike Dunn (Roberts' former drum technician, and the X-Cops
X-Cops
X-Cops was a side project composed of members from the band Gwar and their extended "family" of musicians. Each member of X-Cops performed in a police uniform and had their own character. They released the album You Have The Right To Remain Silent... on Metal Blade Records in 1995...
drummer), Scott Wolfe (the producer of This Toilet Earth
This Toilet Earth
This Toilet Earth is the fourth album released by rock/heavy metal/punk band Gwar. Released in 1994, this album was to be one of their oddest and most bittersweet albums. It was the first Gwar album to be censored , due to their gain in popularity as a result of MTV exposure...
) and Brad Roberts. Slave Pit shop foreman and muzzled slave Bob Gorman did the cover image.
Tracks one, two, four, and five are taken from the recording sessions of Gwar's Emmy-nominated contribution to the soundtrack for the movie S.F.W.
S.F.W.
S.F.W. is a 1994 film directed by Jefery Levy. It is based on a novel by Andrew Wellman, and stars Stephen Dorff, Jake Busey and Reese Witherspoon, in one of her first lead roles.-Plot:...
, and mainly consist of Dave Brockie and Mike Derks' drunken banter. The third and sixth tracks stem from some practice sessions as Rawg - Gwar without their costumes. Vincent Bologlioni was actually Brockie's Rawg character. B-Day Boy and Every Little Thing She Do are cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
s of songs by Ween
Ween
Ween is an American alternative rock group. They formed in 1984 in New Hope, Pennsylvania when central members Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo met in an eighth grade typing class. Ween has a large cult underground fanbase despite being generally unknown in American pop music...
and The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
, respectively, done by Derks under the guise of Wolfgang AM. Masturbate was played over the PA in concert as fake techno band Prestige came out to attempt to usurp a Gwar show - before being slaughtered by the band. Tracks 10 and 11 are from Matt Maguire's comic-book project, MC Rhythmless, about a rapping robot with a similarity to Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice
Robert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality...
. The last three tracks come from Gwar's films - the first two from Skulhedface and the last from Phallus in Wonderland
Phallus in Wonderland
Phallus in Wonderland was GWAR's first attempt at a commercially released, long-form movie. The plot tells the tale of GWAR's conflict with the Morality Squad, after the theft of Oderus Urungus' "Cuttlefish of Cthulhu" . Meanwhile, the giant T-Rex, Gor-Gor is born and helps GWAR defeat the Morality...
, respectively. Gwar Babies Cartoon Theme is almost a muzak version of Gwar Theme, off the Hell-O
Hell-O
Hell-o! is the debut album by Gwar. The album was released in 1988, on Shimmy Disc Records.Gwar's angle on the album is that of a morbid punk band obsessed with debauchery, violence and toilet humor...
album.
"Drop Drawers" was supposed to be on Carnival of Chaos
Carnival of Chaos
Carnival of Chaos is the Gwar's sixth studio album. It is perhaps most notable as their longest album , and also as the album that contains Stampe's solo number: "Don't Need a Man". Hunter Jackson also returns in "The Private Pain of Techno Destructo", and there is an ballad entitled "Sammy" about...
, but because of both rights issues (Billy Thorpe's representatives would not allow the sample/cover from "Children of the Sun") and time constraints (the final release of the album exceeds 74 minutes), was excluded.
According to Mike Derks, the lyrics to "Don's Bong Is Gone" are based on a true story.