GWAR have announced plans to host a public memorial for recently departed vocalist Dave Brockie on August 15. 2014.

Announced yesterday afternoon, the one and only official public memorial for Dave Brockie will take place August 15 at Hadad’s Lake in Richmond, VA. The memorial will coincide with the GWAR-B-Q, which will go on as planned on August 16, also at Hasad’s Lake. Tickets for the GWAR-B-Q have yet to go on sale.

In related news, Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR issued the following statement to fans earlier this week:

“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.”

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