Show Date11-26-2010
Portland was invaded by the rock band GWAR! For over the last 25 years this cosmic bunch of hard rocking aliens have been putting on a very, highly theatric show to entertain their cult following. This was my second opportunity to see and photograph the band and I was not disappointed.
The blood and gore launched right out of the gate, with the crowd going wild. I’m still totally amazed; the crowd totally gets into all of the blood that is sprayed all over them.
There were several other photographers in the pit. By the end of the first three songs, they and their gear were covered in red, intergalactic goo. I managed to avoid most of it, which I didn’t mind. The last thing I wanted to be doing is cleaning camera gear all the next day.
This tour, Sara Palin and Lady Gaga were the targets of gruesomeness up on stage. Think Lady Gaga got the blunt of the GWAR royal treatment. One of the things I like about GWAR, they include 2-3 opening acts and on this tour, Mobile Deathcamp, Infernaeon and The Casualties joined in on the horrific chaos. All of the opening bands performed great! Mobile Deathcamp IMHO stole the show for the opening acts.
There were several other photographers in the pit. By the end of the first three songs, they and their gear were covered in red, intergalactic goo. I managed to avoid most of it, which I didn’t mind. The last thing I wanted to be doing is cleaning camera gear all the next day.
This tour, Sara Palin and Lady Gaga were the targets of gruesomeness up on stage. Think Lady Gaga got the blunt of the GWAR royal treatment. One of the things I like about GWAR, they include 2-3 opening acts and on this tour, Mobile Deathcamp, Infernaeon and The Casualties joined in on the horrific chaos. All of the opening bands performed great! Mobile Deathcamp IMHO stole the show for the opening acts.
I really enjoy GWAR’s music. The Punk/Thrash/Metal/Rock style they have going on works and works well.
By the end of the show, 75% of the 1200+ people in the crowd were drenched in GWAR blood and sweat. With them all wanting more!
If you have never seen GWAR in concert, do so, you’ll have a great time! Just remember, keep your distance from the stage.
The Casualties - Roseland Theater - Portland, Oregon
Infernaeon - Roseland Theater - Portland, Oregon
Mobile Deathcamp - Roseland Theater - Portland, Oregon
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