Chuck Varga Dies: Singer With Shock Metal Band GWAR Was 68

Deadline - Sep 26, 2026

Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the shock-rock heavy metal band GWAR, has died following a battle with cancer. A resident of Brooklyn, New York, Varga was 68. His death was announced GWAR bass player Casey Orr, who said Varga, who during his time with the band sometimes played the character Sexicutioner, died […]

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