Wargasm

Robot Monster Army Post Exclusive Live Track

2009-08-26T18:12:00.001-04:00

Robot Monster Army, the brainchild of ex-Wargasm frontman Bob Mayo, have posted an exclusive live track on the RMA's official Myspace page. 'Break Every Bone (Live)' is one of 3 tracks that will appear on the forthcoming Strange Angel E.P., the second release from Robot Monster Army.

Robot Monster Army's self-titled debut album was released in June on YAAG Records and is currently available via all major online music outlets. The 70's-inspired album features performances by several members of Boston's metal elite: former members of Wargasm, Only Living Witness & Gang Green appear, and current members of Steel Assassin, Bad Karma and Meliah Rage also contributed.

"2 of the songs on the E.P. are basically left-overs from the first album", says Mayo. "It's an outtake from the album sessions (Strange Angel), the b-side to the 'She's the Future' single (Animal Heart/Machine Head), and also a live track (Break Every Bone). I don't remember much about the live one..."

Each Robot Monster Army release will benefit a worthy cause; a portion of the proceeds generated from the Strange Angel E.P. will benefit Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families (www.autismspeaks.org).

Watch Robot Monster Army's Myspace page (www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy) for much more on the entire project, including merch, lyrics, artwork, credits, and info on future releases.

ROBOT MONSTER ARMY ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

2009-05-13T17:08:00.000-04:00

ROBOT MONSTER ARMY ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

Wargasm frontman Bob Mayo's Robot Monster Army project has recently released its debut album, currently available from all major online digital music outlets including iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and many more. 'Robot Monster Army' features performances by members of several renowned Boston-area metal bands, including Meliah Rage, Only Living Witness, Steel Assassin, Triphammer, Temporary Insanity, Bad Karma and more. Mayo's old cohorts in Wargasm also appear.

'Robot Monster Army' track listing:

1. Flame On!

2. Halfway

3. Red Planet

4. Gazelle

5. Your Dog's Teeth

6. Nerve Damage/Nerve Ending

7. She's The Future

8. We're All Going To Hell

9. On The Moon

All of the material was written solely by Mayo. "The music has much more of a late-70's hard rock vibe, it's not the thrash/power metal that I did with Wargasm", says Mayo, "because I wanted to pay tribute to the era that inspired me to play music... I wanted to make a metal record that sounds like it could have maybe come out in 1978. And with this collection of players, I mean the best of the best metal musicians from the New England area, it really rocks hard. I think it will surprise a lot of people."

Each Robot Monster Army release will benefit a worthy cause; a portion of the proceeds generated from the RMA debut will benefit Rawkstars, a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and instruction to needy Boston-area kids (www.Rawkstars.org).

Watch Robot Monster Army's Myspace page (www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy) for much more on the project, including merch, lyrics, artwork, credits, and info on future releases.

WARGASM member's ROBOT MONSTER ARMY album ready for release

2009-04-16T07:33:00.001-04:00

Wargasm frontman Bob Mayo's Robot Monster Army project has recently wrapped up mixing its debut album, which should be available from all major digital music outlets in just a few weeks.

'Robot Monster Army' features performances by members of several renowned Boston metal bands, including Meliah Rage, Only Living Witness, Formicide, Steel Assassin, Triphammer, Temporary Insanity, Bad Karma and more. Mayo's old cohorts in Wargasm also appear.

'Robot Monster Army' track listing:

1. Flame On!

2. Halfway

3. Red Planet

4. Gazelle

5. Your Dog's Teeth

6. Nerve Damage/Nerve Ending

7. She's The Future

8. We're All Going To Hell

9. On The Moon/Moon Rock

All of the material was written solely by Mayo. "The music has much more of a late-70's vibe than anything Wargasm did", says Mayo, "because I wanted to pay tribute to that era. I wanted to make a metal record that sounds like it could have maybe come out in 1978. And with this collection of players, I mean the best of the best metal musicians from the New England area, it really rocks hard. I think it will surprise a lot of people."

In early February, RMA released the first single from the album, "She's the Future", and all proceeds generated from the single benefit Rawkstars (www.Rawkstars.org), a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and instruction to needy Boston-area children. Information on downloading the single via iTunes and other on-line digital outlets can be found on the RMA's myspace page, where tracks from the upcoming album are available for streaming.

A second charity release, due this summer, will feature three non-album tracks. The "Strange Angel" E.P. will benefit Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org). A CD version of the entire project is in the works as well, and will include the complete album plus the 3 E.P. tracks.

Watch Robot Monster Army's Myspace page (www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy) for much more on the project, including the album's official release date, download information, lyrics, artwork, and credits.

"She's The Future" Download Information

2009-01-14T21:00:00.000-05:00

Robot Monster Army's She's The Future single is available now through iTunes in the U.S.

The debut single will also be available via the following digital music outlets:

iTunes Australia/N.Z.

iTunes Canada

iTunes UK/European Union

iTunes Japan

Rhapsody

Napster

eMusic

GroupieTunes

Amazon MP3

Lala

Shockhound

Amie Street

100% of the proceeds generated from the single will benefit Rawkstars, a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and instruction to needy Boston-area children. The entire song is streaming at www.Rawkstars.org. Also check out the RMA's myspace page: www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy for lyrics, more project info and to hear more tracks from the upcoming album.

WARGASM MEMBER ANNOUNCES CHARITY SINGLE

2009-01-10T17:27:00.000-05:00

FINALLY

guys: I'm psyched to announce that the first release from this project, "She's The Future", is available for download as of today on iTunes (and many other online outlets); and also psyched to announce that every darn penny generated from the sale of this single will benefit jj's rawkstars non-profit, and therefore help kids get into music......

there's more coming obviously (like an entire album), but this is the first actual release, so I would like to use this occasion to thank everyone involved once again for their participation and their patience.

This press release went out minutes ago:

Wargasm frontman Bob Mayo's Robot Monster Army project has released the first single from its forthcoming debut album, "Robot Monster Army". All proceeds generated from the single, entitled "She's the Future", will benefit Rawkstars, a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and instruction to needy Boston-area children. Information on downloading the single via iTunes and other on-line digital outlets can be found at www.Rawkstars.org, and on the RMA's myspace page at www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy, where more tracks from the upcoming album are available for streaming.

Recorded at Red Devil Recording in Stoughton, Ma, the Robot Monster Army album features performances by members of several legendary Boston metal bands, including Meliah Rage, Only Living Witness, Gang Green, Formicide, Steel Assassin, Triphammer, Temporary Insanity, Bad Karma and more. Mayo's old cohorts in Wargasm also appear. The entire debut album will be available via iTunes and other on-line digital outlets in the spring.

A second charity release, also due this spring, will feature the album track "Strange Angel" in addition to two non-lp tracks. The "Strange Angel" E.P. will benefit Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org).

New Robot Monster Army Song Posted

2008-11-24T16:30:00.000-05:00

We've posted another RMA song for your listening pleasure.

In other news:

-Mixing the rest of the record continues.

-The gig/tour offers we're getting, while flattering, are a bit puzzling...

-I'm currently looking at having the record released in a limited vinyl edition.

-The song 'We're All Going To Hell' is still up and streaming on www.Bravewords.com, in the Knuckle Tracks audio player

-We are also just a few days away from making our 'donation' to Rawkstars: the single "She's the Future", which will be available for download... soon.

More details as they become available.

WARGASM MEMBER TO RELEASE ALBUM

2008-09-17T16:16:00.001-04:00

WARGASM MEMBER TO RELEASE ALBUM

Wargasm bassist/vocalist Bob Mayo's Robot Monster Army project has posted 2 rough mixes of songs from its' forthcoming debut release on the project's MySpace page. The entire album, plus 2 bonus tracks, will be available for download via iTunes and other on-line digital outlets in October.

Recorded at Red Devil Recording in Stoughton, Ma, Robot Monster Army features performances by members of several legendary Boston metal bands, including Meliah Rage, Only Living Witness, Gang Green, Formicide, Steel Assassin, Triphammer, Temporary Insanity, Bad Karma and more. Mayo's old cohorts in Wargasm also appear. A portion of the proceeds from the album will benefit Rawkstars, a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and instruction to needy Boston-area children, and Autism Speaks, a non-profit dedicated to researching and spreading awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

While Wargasm are primarily known as Boston's premiere Thrash Metal band, having released 3 highly-acclaimed albums between 1988 and 1995, the 12 songs included on the Robot Monster Army CD offer up something decidedly different. "I hope the music has a late-70's metal vibe", says Mayo, who wrote all of the music and lyrics himself. "I got into music when I was around 14, in 1977-78. All of the records that inspired me as a musician came out then; after Punk happened, but before the NWOBHM. Classics by Judas Priest, UFO, Sabbath, Rainbow, AC/DC, Scorpions, BOC, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Rush, Aerosmith, Budgie, Cheap TrickThat's the music in my bones, and that's the kind of stuff that came out when I started writing. So it's a little different than what people might expect from the players involved."

The entire project, including artwork posted on the project's MySpace page, has the look and sound of a re-issued 70's hard rock record, complete with 2 'bonus tracks'; one of them live. Live? Hmmm "It wasn't actually recorded live; we just made it sound that way. I really wanted this to come across as a re-release of a late-70's rock album, with a couple of 'obscurities' added on to the re-master."

Of course, a live song would be impossible, as there is no actual band behind the R.M.A. project. Mayo states, "It's purely a studio thing. But I got to work with lots of my old friends from the 80's & 90's Boston scene; these guys are my best friends and the greatest group of musicians on earth. We all have similar musical roots, so everybody really shines on this material."

Visit www.myspace/RobotMonsterArmy for streaming music, lyrics, artwork, more info and regular updates. Please also visit www.Autismspeaks.org and www.Rawkstars.org.

Wargasm Unleash LIVE DVD; availability info here

2008-09-14T17:38:00.001-04:00

Boston Thrashers WARGASM Unleash Live DVD

Wargasm's long-awaited DVD, filmed at the Middle East in Boston, Ma during their sold-out 2004 reunion concert and packed with extras spanning the band's 10-year run and beyond, is now available at the following link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=160283194979

The DVD includes the entire 2004 performance, featuring:
WARGASM INTRO
BULLETS AND BLADES
WASTELAND
THIS MAY NOT BE HELL
ENEMY MINE
ONE MAN ARMY
SUDDEN DEATH
ENGINE
I BREATHE FIRE
JIGSAW MAN
UNDEAD
DREADNAUT DAY
HUMANOID
REVENGE

The 'Extras' section includes 'Long Live Wargasm', a documentary-style look at the band's ten-year history featuring never-before-seen video, band member interviews and commentary, and archival live videos:
SAM THE BUTCHER Boston 1988
BULLETS AND BLADES Boston 1988
HUMANOID Washington DC 1988
SLOW BURN/BLOOD FLOOD Boston 1990
I BREATHE FIRE Holland 1991
REVENGE Belgium 1991
SUDDEN DEATH 1991 Holland
WASTELAND 1995 Boston
ENGINE 1995 Boston
JIGSAW MAN 1995 Boston
and more BONUS songs filmed on-tour 1986-1995

Other Extras include:
-The 'Dreadnaut Day' video
-The Making Of 'Dreadnaut Day' video
-Recording 'Enemy Mine' video
-2004 Rehearsal footage

Visit http://www.myspace.com/wargasm and http://www.wargasm.org/intro.html for regular updates and to contact the band.

September 19th flyer

2008-09-03T18:55:00.001-04:00

September 13, 2008 flyer

2008-08-22T18:51:00.003-04:00

Click image for full size flyer

Wargasm Reveal DVD Cover Art

2008-08-14T11:47:00.002-04:00

Boston Thrashers WARGASM reveal DVD cover artwork

Wargasm's long-awaited DVD, filmed at the Middle East in Boston, Ma during their sold-out 2004 reunion concert and packed with extras spanning the band's 10-year run and beyond, will be officially released on Sept 13 at the band's upcoming show at the Middle East in Boston, Ma. The DVD's cover art can be seen below:

The DVD includes the entire 2004 performance, while 'Extras' section includes 'Long Live Wargasm', a documentary-style look at the band's ten-year history featuring never-before-seen video, band member interviews and commentary, and archival live videos filmed on-tour 1986-1995.

Wargasm's September 13th show, and the Sept 19th show at Club Hell in Providence, RI, are part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the release of their classic "Why Play Around?" album. Appearing on both bills will be Steel Assassin. Raw Radar War, SuperPower and Razormaze round out the Boston bill; Sin of Angels will open the RI show. Wargasm's sets will both be recorded for future release as "Why Play Alive!"

Tickets to the Boston show can be purchased here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1220722

For more info on the DVD and regular Wargasm updates, visit http://www.wargasm.org/ and http://www.myspace.com/wargasm

Boston Thrashers WARGASM reveal DVD details

2008-08-13T18:36:00.000-04:00

Boston Thrashers WARGASM reveal DVD details

Wargasm's long-awaited DVD, filmed at the Middle East in Boston, Ma during their sold-out 2004 reunion concert and packed with extras spanning the band's 10-year run and beyond, will be officially released on Sept 13 at the band's upcoming show at the Middle East in Boston, Ma.

The DVD includes the entire 2004 performance, featuring:
WARGASM INTRO
BULLETS AND BLADES
WASTELAND
THIS MAY NOT BE HELL
ENEMY MINE
ONE MAN ARMY
SUDDEN DEATH
ENGINE
I BREATHE FIRE
JIGSAW MAN
UNDEAD
DREADNAUT DAY
HUMANOID
REVENGE

The 'Extras' section includes 'Long Live Wargasm', a documentary-style look at the band's ten-year history featuring never-before-seen video, band member interviews and commentary, and archival live videos:
SAM THE BUTCHER Boston 1988
BULLETS AND BLADES Boston 1988
HUMANOID Washington DC 1988
SLOW BURN/BLOOD FLOOD Boston 1990
I BREATHE FIRE Holland 1991
REVENGE Belgium 1991
SUDDEN DEATH 1991 Holland
WASTELAND 1995 Boston
ENGINE 1995 Boston
JIGSAW MAN 1995 Boston
.and more BONUS songs filmed on-tour 1986-1995

Other Extras include:
-The 'Dreadnaut Day' video
-The Making Of 'Dreadnaut Day' video
-Recording 'Enemy Mine' video
-2004 Rehearsal footage

Wargasm's September 13th show, and the Sept 19th show at Club Hell in Providence, RI, are part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the release of their classic "Why Play Around?" album. Appearing on both bills will be Steel Assassin. Raw Radar War, SuperPower and Razormaze round out the Boston bill; Sin of Angels will open the RI show. Wargasm's sets will both be recorded for future release as "Why Play Alive!"

Tickets to the Boston show can be purchased here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1220722

For more info on the DVD and regular Wargasm updates, visit http://www.wargasm.org/ and http://www.myspace.com/wargasm

2nd Show Added to Anniversary Celebration

2008-08-07T11:27:00.000-04:00

Boston's legendary thrashers WARGASM will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic "Why Play Around?" album by playing the following reunion shows:

Sep. 13 - Middle East - Cambridge, MA (w/ STEEL ASSASSIN, RAW RADAR WAR)
Sep. 19 - Club Hell - Providence, RI (w/ STEEL ASSASSIN, TBA)

WARGASM's Middle East set will be recorded for future release as "Why Play Alive!" As with their 2004 reunion, the show is happening in conjunction with Rawkstars, a music education-based non-profit that benefits low income Boston area kids. Tickets can be purchased here.

WARGASM's long-awaited DVD, filmed at the Middle East during their 2004 reunion concert and packed with extras spanning the band's 10-year run and beyond, will be available at the September 13 & 19th shows.

Wargasm's "Why Play Around" one of ten best Thrash albums ever

2008-05-23T22:10:00.000-04:00

The Thrash Metal Guide, an online database chronicling all things Thrash Metal, has spoken:

"Why Play Around" is a triumphant album, one of the ten best thrash releases ever, pretty much the culmination of the whole scene (and 1988 was indeed the peak year for thrash metal); some of the finest thrash pieces are here, folks: "Wasteland", "Revenge", "Undead", "Humanoid", and all the rest. No more comments about a masterpiece like this.

We don't know much about the site or who runs it, but we couldn't find much to argue with here...

Visit http://www.thethrashmetalguide.com/

Thrash pioneers WARGASM reveal 20th Anniversary live plans, DVD release

2008-05-13T00:26:00.000-04:00

Thrash pioneers WARGASM reveal 20^th Anniversary live plans, DVD release

Boston's legendary Wargasm will be performing live at the Middle East in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 13^th as part of the 20^th anniversary celebration of the release of their classic "Why Play Around?" album. The show will be recorded for future release as "Why Play Alive!" As with their 2004 reunion, the show is happening in conjunction with Rawkstars, a music education-based non-profit that benefits low income Boston area kids. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1220722

TartareanDesire.com American editor, Tony Belcher, recently caught up with Wargasm bassist/vocalist Bob Mayo for a rare interview, excerpted below.

Belcher: Since Thrash is back in a big way are the planets perhaps aligned for a more than casual reunion of Wargasm?

Mayo: We'll never be a band again in the same way we were from '85-'95, but as long as we're all still breathing, and we feel that there's something cool to do, we'll 're-activate' for this or that project. The 20^th anniversary of Why Play Around is a no-brainerwe couldn't let that go by without celebrating it somehow. So there's a bunch of Wargasm stuff happening this year.

Belcher: What about the band's long-in-the-making live DVD?

Mayo: The DVD will definitely be out this summer. I actually just saw some raw footage from it today and it looks great. Beyond the entire '04 reunion show, we're including tons of live video from the European/US tours we did, and also the 'Dreadnaut Day' video lots of archival stuff as extras. You can see a teaser for the DVD here:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=2023417531

Belcher: What about any previously unreleased recordings? Surely there are some such skeletons in the closet....

Mayo: We have 6 or 7 unfinished recordings that have been sitting around for years, and we'll be finishing them up sometime soon, as part of the 20^th anniversary Our 2 web sites, http://www.myspace.com/wargasm and http://www.wargasm.org/intro.html are currently being reworked, so those are the best places to stay in touch with everything that's going on with us this year. Eventually you will be able to get those songs, as well as other merchandise, through those sites.

Belcher: Are there additional plans to perhaps have the out of print, hard to find Wargasm back catalog reissued, too?

Mayo: We are researching the possibilities there, but we're not waiting around. For the anniversary of WPA?, we've decided to re-release that particular album in a different way: we're going to do a 20^th anniversary show, play the songs from the record in sequence, record the show, and release a live version of the Why Play Around album. The show is scheduled for Saturday, September 13^th at the Middle East in Cambridge, Ma. That's the same venue where we filmed the reunion show for the DVD, and once again the show is being produced & promoted in conjunction with Rawkstars, the music-based non-profit that we partnered with for the reunion show in '04. So if you weren't part of audience for the reunion show DVD, come down to this show and be on the "Why Play Alive!" CD.

To read the interview in it's entirety, click here: http://www.tartareandesire.com/main.php

Rawkstars, Inc. is a Massachusetts based non-profit providing opportunities for kids through music. Rawkstars doesn't exist to churn out virtuosos, but helps teach kids important skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Music is the vehicle, not the destination. For more information, check out www.rawkstars.org, or email info@rawkstars.org.

More News To Come Soon!

2008-04-08T10:06:00.001-04:00

More News To Come Soon!

Old News

2008-03-30T17:46:00.000-04:00

2.30.07

Not too much to report this month the dvd is still being worked on. when I know more it will be posted here ASAP!

this months page updates include a new video for "Slow Burn/Blood Flood" this was sent from the folks over at GASPect.com make sure you check out the video and their site, thanks guys. also the song "Suicide Squad" has been uploaded to the WARGASM myspace page make sure you give that a listen and as always the song is downloadable. Another update on the page are some old tour dates, some that were missing some that are corrections. Well that is about it as always if you see any errors on the page let me know ASAP!

1.30.07

Ok new years went off with out any problems, and it seems we have blew through January already, there's not too much to report as far as the DVD goes. just know it is being worked on and it should see your hands sometime this year!!!!

I made updates to the following pages today; BIOGRAPHY, SHOWS, PRESS, REVIEWS and LINKS.

I would like to thank PATRICK SOPPE (from HOLLAND), MARCO KOEHLER, BRIAN (from HUNGER OF THE DEAD) & JOHN ANGELI for their help with some missing show dates!!! THANKS GUYS !!!

please if you see any errors on the page let me know ASAP!

12.23.06

WOW it's been 2+ years since last update. first off I would like to apologize for taking over two years to make this update, I have no excuse except that nothing has really been happening as of yet in the land of WARGASM. here is a recent Email I received from Rich.

"The DVD has been coming along slowly but surely. I actually got myself involved in producing another album, and that has been taking my time away from the GASM DVD, but I have recently started back into it. The band that I'm producing is Steel Assassin, If you don't know of them they were around in the early eighties. They had a Priest/Maiden/Saxon - early metal sound.

I used to roadie for them long before Gasm was doing it. They broke up in around ' 86, and recently, the original members (except for the singer) all reformed to write and record an album. They asked me to do it. They have some interest from some labels here and in Europe, so we are trying to sort that all out right now. Yeah, taking these things on is great, but it does interfere with the Gasm stuff. The way I look at it is the Gasm package will come out and it is going to be amazing!!"

As some of you may or may not know I created a myspace account for WARGASM back in February of 2005. The page URL is myspace.com/wargasm this is now where you will find MP3's for download and a message board dedicated to WARGASM!

Originally I was going to make this update in conjunction with the release of the DVD however due to the DVD taking a little longer to come out and others complaining that I never update the page, I felt it was high time to make an update to the page. I hope you all enjoy the new layout and content.

updates on this page include: NEWS, TONS OF PICTURES, FLYERS, SHIRTS, REVIEWS, PRESS, DISCOVERY, BIOGRAPHY & LINKS.

Unfortunately, wargasm_dvd@yahoo.com no longer works.

9.24.04

WARGASM have an e-mail account set up to collect e-mail addresses from people that would be interested in buying the DVD when it comes out, The email address is wargasm_dvd@yahoo.com

the DVD, it's going to be a historical look at the band, and will include songs from the reunion show, as well as other stuff from the vaults.

so if you are interested in getting the DVD when it comes out send them an e-mail

9.19.04

first batch of pic's of the sold out 9.18.04 reunion show at the middle east club in cambridge ma. can be seen here RETURNTOTHEPIT.COM

8.27.04

107.3 WAAF's MIKE HSU is 'hosting' the reunion show the WARGASM guys will be on his show thursday sept 16th, choosing the tunes & giving tix away and on bay state rock Sunday sept 5th doing the same!!!

the guys are in the studio recording a new song this month and next there will be a total of 6 unreleased studio tracks on the cd/dvd

8.7.04
the reunion show sept 18 2004 will be recorded and filmed for a 2-disc cd/dvd set

107.3 WAAF's Harder Faster is sponsoring the show and will be pushing it hard on-air also the band will be visiting the show and appearing on-air sometime after the 18th of aug check here for up to date info http://wargasm1.cjb.net

posters/postcards/flyers in production as well as 2 kinds of
t-shirts next week

the show a benefit for Rawkstars, Inc http://www.rawkstars.org/ sept 18th @ the middle east club in Cambridge ma
with supporting bands
TRIPHAMMER, BAD KARMA (former meliah rage drummer) LOOSE MONKEY & RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE

6.28.04

After a ten-year hiatus, Boston's thrash pioneers WARGASM will return to unleash their unique brand of power metal on Saturday, September 18 at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, Ma.

Billed as the "First Annual Rawkshow" , proceeds from the event will benefit the Boston-based non-profit organization, Rawkstars, Inc. , which offers music education programs for kids.

"We've been approached several times over the years about doing a reunion show and have discussed celebrating the band's history in a big way at some point", says WARGASM lead guitarist Rich Spillberg , "but never felt the scenario was perfect for us. That is, until now."

"Playing a show for Rawkstars at a venue like The Middle East was just too good to pass up. We'd been waiting for a good enough reason to get together again, and this is definitely it," says Bob Mayo , vocalist and bass player for the group. Mayo , who currently authoring a book about the early days of the now-legendary Boston metal scene, views this as a chance to get together with his old band mates one more time, while supporting an organization with an important mission.

"Music just about saved my life when I was younger; it helped me through some very difficult times," he says. "Who knows what I would have turned to if I didn't have my guitar? Every kid should have a chance to get involved in music. The First Annual Rawkshow isn't just about turning people on to WARGASM ; it's about turning kids onto making music in general. We can maybe affect someone's life and celebrate what music has done for us at the same time. That's amazing."

Tickets for the event are available through Ticketmaster at (617) 931-2000, by visiting Ticketmaster.com or by calling the Middle East box office at (617) 492-9181.

About Rawkstars, Inc. : Rawkstars, Inc. is a Massachusetts based, non-profit organization offering music education programs for kids. Rawkstars has three core offerings. Rawkstuff : A musical instrument provision program, Rawkstarts : A music lesson program and Rawkschool : A grant program for continuing education in a music related discipline. Eligible students receive a new or used instrument of their choice free of charge, free weekly training on that instrument through a qualified music instructor in their local area and the opportunity to receive scholarship grants to pursue college courses at accredited institutions of higher learning. Rawkstars, Inc. is a non-profit, public charity recognized under section 501c3 of the IRS code.

For additional information visit Rawkstars.org , email info@rawkstars.org or call (617) 750-0775.

6.19.2004

GREAT NEWS i have been given word that WARGASM will be playing a benefit show at the middle east club with TRIPHAMMER on 9.18.04 more info coming soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9.30.02

new interview with RICH SPILLBERG

9.3.02

ADDED 3 OLD ZINE INTERVIEWS ON THE BAND AND I HAVE 1 EA OF "FIREBALL" AND "UGLY" FOR SALE $12 EA. POSTAGE PAID IN THE USA (IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE THE USA YOU WILL NEED TO PAY AIRMAIL POSTAGE EMAIL ME FOR SHIPPING RATES OUTSIDE OF THE USA)

7.16.02

added flyers stuff and a coupla reviews

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7.11.02

ADDED A NEW PIC PAGE CLASSIC PHOTO'S CHECK IT OUT AND THANKS TO ZABE FOR THE PIC'S YOU RULE

ADDED AN INTERVIEW I DID WITH BOB MAYO

6.24.02

ADDED 2 NEW PIC'S OF RICH AND 2 OLD ZINE INTERVIEWS ON THE BAND

also added a link to the insert of suicide noted just click on the cd cover

6.9.02

ADDED MORE SHIRT IMAGES AND A NEW PAGE FOR WARGASM TATTOO'S

5.30.02

ADDED NEW SHOW DATES A LINK TO BOB AND BARRY'S THIN LIZZY TRIBUTE BAND

VAGABOND KINGS

BOB HAS AN INTERVIEW IN SNAKE PIT ZINE

YOU CAN ORDER SNAKEPIT #7, #8 AND/OR #9 BY SENDING $5 SNAKEPIT Magazine c/o Matt Coe 7 Washington St., 2nd Floor Fitchburg, MA 01420
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2.11.02

added a link to bob and Barry's thin lizzy tribute band

10.31.01

just added a link to Rich's latest project check it out in the links section. I also added a few new links one of which is for a yahoo club dedicated to WARGASM go join it and show the guys you still care about them!!!!

i have a ton of new stuff to add (articles and cd and show reviews from back in 1988) as soon as I get them scanned I will post them keep checking back often!!

FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT KNOW IT THERE IS A NEW WARGASM MCD OUT ON TRANSMISSION RECORDS TITLED "LITTLE DRUMMER BOY / JINGLE HELL" THIS WAS RELEASED IN DECEMBER OF 2000

THE TRACK LISTING FOR THIS CD IS AS FOLLOWS

1. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY / JINGLE HELL

2. MEAT

3. THIS MAY NOT BE HELL

THIS IS A VERY HARD CD TO FIND

IF I DO FIND ANY DISTRO'S SELLING THIS CD I WILL POST THE LINK HERE