GWAR are revisiting their 2013 album Battle Maximus with a new 10th anniversary expanded reissue. A remixed and remastered version of the track “Falling” can be heard now ahead of the reissue’s September 1st release date.
Battle Maximus stands as the final GWAR album to feature late band mastermind Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, and the 10th anniversary edition features his final vocal performance on the previously unreleased bonus track “Tammy, the Swine King.”
“Ten years after its initial release, the wounds are just as fresh,” commented guitarist BälSäc, the Jaws ‘o Death. “The words that Oderus wrote as a tribute to his fallen Scumdog brother, Flattus Maximus, gain new meaning when heard as the final lyrics he would ever sing. The songs echo in stereo through the twin holes that were left in our hearts by the absence of Oderus and Flattus. This new remix of Battle Maximus breathes new life into this album that demands to be considered as one of GWAR’s greatest.”
The Berserker Blothar added: “Battle Maximus is an important GWAR album. Recorded as a farewell to guitarist Flattus Maximus, this album was born out of straight pain. As the Scumdog warriors grieved the passing of their brother, they had no way of knowing they were also recording the last album with singer Oderus Urungus. Battle Maximus then, is on the cusp of the greatest challenge of GWAR’s career. This version has been remixed and remastered and it sounds straight up viscous. I hope you relish it as much as I…”
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The Battle Maximus 10th anniversary edition will be available in various vinyl colorways, on CD, and digitally, and it drops shortly after GWAR wrap up their summer tour supporting Mudvayne.
Pre-order the reissue via GWAR’s website, and pick up tickets to the band’s upcoming concerts here. Stream the “Falling” remix below.
Battle Maximus 10th Anniversary Edition Artwork:
Battle Maximus 10th Anniversary Edition Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Madness at the Core of Time
03. Bloodbath
04. Nothing Left Alive
05. They Swallowed the Sun
06. Torture
07. Raped at Birth
08. I, Bonesnapper
09. Mr. Perfect
10. Tammy, The Swine Queen
11. Battle Maximus
12. Triumph of the Pig Children
13. Falling
14. Fly Now
15. Carry on Wayward Son
16. Wheel of Punishment
