Gwar frontman's death ruled as accidental heroin overdose

 

Brockie, aged 50, was the "43 billion year old alien" vocalist for the Grammy nominated satirical metal band. He was found dead by his roommate on March 23th in his Richmond home. He died from "acute heroin toxicity and the manner of death is accident," Arkuie Williams, administrator of the medical examiner's office, said in a released email.

 
Gwar, who are now in their 20th year as a band, toured nationally as apart of this years Soundwave Festival in late February, early March this year.