The Growl Podcast with Brent Purgason of GWAR
The Growl Podcast with Brent Purgason of GWAR  
Podcast: The Growl Podcast - The Most Brutal Podcast on Earth
Published On: Tue May 06 2025
Description: C.R. is joined by Colby from The Heavy Metal Sit Down in this conversation with Brent Purgason. Known best for his time as Pustulus Maximus of the legendary GWAR, Brent reveals some inside information about his time with GWAR, growing up in Richmond VA, and his incredible passion for vintage gear. SPONSOR: Grindcore Coffee Co. https://grindcorecoffeeco.com/00:00 - We Go Way Back02:11 - First Bands 04:39 - Growing Up In Richmond07:47 - Rolling with Cannibus Corpse11:40 - 18 Year Old Brent14:12 - Punk Influence15:52 - Napalm Death and Bending Genres19:49 - Original Bands / Original Sounds22:00 - The Power of Analog 24:26 - Joining GWAR28:43 - The Death of Cory Smoot30:14 - Getting the Call 33:54 - The Stage Show36:34 - Developing the Character40:19 - Meet Pustulus Maximus43:31 - Dave Brockie the Teacher47:09 - Leaving GWAR Behind49:47 - There Are NO RULES in GWAR 53:01 - GWAR is Expensive01:01:21 - Purgasound on YouTube01:07:18 - Purgasound Repair and Refurbs01:12:38 - Understanding the Client01:16:18 - How Much Gear Do You Actually Have01:19:40 - Reminiscing BC Rich01:22:32 - Emotional Connection to Gear01:25:31 - The Image Doesn't Hurt01:38:34 - Wrapping it Up@purgasoundWebsite: https://www.purgasound.com/Check out The Growl Podcast merch store: https://www.thegrowlpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowlpodcast/