The Growl Podcast with Brent Purgason of GWAR

C.R. is joined by Colby from The Heavy Metal Sit Down in this conversation with Brent Purgason. Known best for his time as Pustulus Maximus of the legendary GWAR, Brent reveals some inside information about his time with GWAR, growing up in Richmond VA, and his incredible passion for vintage gear.

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00:00 - We Go Way Back

02:11 - First Bands

04:39 - Growing Up In Richmond

07:47 - Rolling with Cannibus Corpse

11:40 - 18 Year Old Brent

14:12 - Punk Influence

15:52 - Napalm Death and Bending Genres

19:49 - Original Bands / Original Sounds

22:00 - The Power of Analog

24:26 - Joining GWAR

28:43 - The Death of Cory Smoot

30:14 - Getting the Call

33:54 - The Stage Show

36:34 - Developing the Character

40:19 - Meet Pustulus Maximus

43:31 - Dave Brockie the Teacher

47:09 - Leaving GWAR Behind

49:47 - There Are NO RULES in GWAR

53:01 - GWAR is Expensive

01:01:21 - Purgasound on YouTube

01:07:18 - Purgasound Repair and Refurbs

01:12:38 - Understanding the Client

01:16:18 - How Much Gear Do You Actually Have

01:19:40 - Reminiscing BC Rich

01:22:32 - Emotional Connection to Gear

01:25:31 - The Image Doesn't Hurt

01:38:34 - Wrapping it Up

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