Carnival of Chaos

by GWAR

Overview

Chock-full of random derision, expansive snarkiness, and low-down garage sensibilities, Carnival of Chaos is Gwar at its best. The snapshots of a cartoon apocalypse and over-the-top deviance of this 1997 Metal Blade release are in strict keeping with the group's foul vision. The punk-inflected chugging and whining guitar lines make this one of Gwar's most sylized and, well, listenable releases to date. But the bizarre and frequently self-effacing lyrics are what make Carnival of Chaos one of Gwar's best offerings. "Penguin Attack" is an absolute hoot, with some of metal's all-time funniest lyrics: "They are on a rampage/They were first to fight/They would write a new page/If they could only write." Other choice cuts include the hardcore-esque "If I Could Be That" and the '80s pop of "I Suck on My Thumb." Stripped down and full of goofy but vibrant anxiety, Carnival of Chaos is a must for the thinking Gwar fan (if such a creature exists). ~ Vincent Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	06/24/2022
Label:	Metal Blade
UPC:	0039842509037
Rank:	55059

Album Credits

Performance Credits

GWAR   Primary Artist
Flattus Maximus   Guitar
Balsac the Jaws of Death   Guitar
Oderus Urungus   Vocals
Slymenstra Hymen   Vocals
Beefcake the Mighty   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Gene Grimaldi   Mastering
GWAR   Composer
Warren Croyle   Mixing
Grant Rutledge   Assistant Engineer
Katherine Leatherwood   Photography
Ron Goudie   Producer,Mixing
Mark Miley   Drum Producer,Assistant Engineer
Drew Mazurek   Mixing