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Carnival of Chaos

Gwar · 1997

74 min · 18 tracks · thrash metal · crossover thrash · shock rock

A chaotic blend of thrash metal and shock rock drenched in absurdity and dark humor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic energy for wild parties
  • absurd humor for playful listeners
  • dynamic peaks and valleys experience
  • short bursts of intense fun
  • late-night mischief with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer calm, soothing music
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 25, 1997, 'Carnival of Chaos' was Gwar's sixth studio album, following their previous release, 'Ragnarok'. At this point, Gwar had solidified their reputation for theatrical performances and satirical lyrics while navigating lineup changes that marked their evolution in sound and style.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Ludichrist· Exodus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Penguin Attack 3:29
  • 2 Let's Blame the Lightman 3:11
  • 3 First Rule Is 3:26
  • 4 Sammy 6:59
  • 5 Endless Apocalypse 5:00
  • 6 Billy Bad Ass 3:26
  • 7 Hate Love Songs 3:04
  • 8 Letter From the Scallop Boat 2:51
  • 9 Pre-Skool Prostitute 5:10
  • 10 If I Could Be That 3:19
  • 11 In Her Fear 3:53
  • 12 Back to Iraq 2:20
  • 13 I Suck on My Thumb 3:09
  • 14 The Private Pain of Techno Destructo 5:10
  • 15 Gonna Kill U 2:37
  • 16 Sex Cow 3:00
  • 17 Antarctican Drinking Song 1:40
  • 18 Don't Need a Man 12:40

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