Shock rockers GWAR have newly issued a statement regarding last week’s passing of their former vocalist Chuck Varga. Known as The Sexecutioner, Varga co-founded the band, with his designs, illustrations and more going on to inspire a considerable amount of the band’s visual imagery and concepts. He had been battling cancer prior to his death.
Speaking tonight, September 27th, the group collectively said of his death:
“There are some losses that hit harder than others. The world lost Chuck Varga a few days ago, and GWAR lost one of its own.
Chuck was the Sexecutioner and was one of the founding members of GWAR. He was there when this strange, disgusting, beautiful thing was being born, helping create the world that would become GWAR.
As Sexecutioner, Chuck brought an unforgettable presence to the stage and helped establish the larger-than-life mythology, chaos and depravity that would come to define the band. As one of the visual artists his illustrations and costume design helped establish GWAR’s distinct visual style. He was there at the beginning, and even before when GWAR was struggling to establish what it was going to become. Chuck went on to excel with his scenic artistic talents in movies, theatre and other visual mediums. Sadly, now the Sexecutioner has gone back home to reunite with his Scumdog Brethren Oderus Urungus and Flattus Maximus.
For those of us who knew Chuck, he was more than a character in a monster suit, he was an artist, a vocalist, a true performer and most importantly a brother to everyone in the band. He was one of the people who helped make GWAR possible.
Our hearts go out to Chuck’s loving wife Bambi, his family, his friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Hail Sexecutioner!
Hail Chuck Varga!”
