Dave Brockie better known as Oderus Urungus of GWAR has passed away. Brockie was reportedly found in his house by friends on Sunday evening and a cause of death is currently unknown. Brockie was 50 years old.

For nearly thirty years, Brockie was the frontman for GWAR. The band was originally formed by Brockie and his art school friends in Richmond, Virginia.

Throughout its existence, GWAR satirized politics and religion, playing the part of aliens that had been trapped on earth. GWAR recently released Battle Maximus.

The sudden news follows the shock in November of the band's former guitarist, Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus), who passed away unexpectedly.

Brockie's death was confirmed by former members Chris Bopst and Michael Bishop. 

Statement below from the band's manager, Jack Flanagan:

"It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23,2014.  His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified.   A full autopsy will be performed.  He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.
 
My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."

Gwar were recently in the country as a part of Soundwave, where they turned a few heads with their beheading of Tony Abott on stage.

Below is one of Dave Brockie's last interviews with the Doctor on Triple J: