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Gwar has once again upended expectations by turning Chappell Roan’s pop hit into something monstrous and thrilling. Their new take on “Pink Pony Club” reframes the song in a way that will catch both metal fans and pop listeners off guard.
Gwar’s fierce reinterpretation of “Pink Pony Club”
The band released a heavy, theatrical cover of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”. The arrangement swaps bright synths for crushing riffs and a howling vocal delivery.
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Gwar’s frontman, known as The Berserker Blothar, explained the choice. He said the song speaks to leaving a dull world behind and remaking yourself on your own terms. The band embraced that message, then amplified it with chaos and theatrics.
The result is a version that flips the original’s mood while keeping its spirit of rebellion.
Where to watch the new cover
A full performance clip was shared online via AV Club. Fans can stream the video to hear how Gwar transforms the track.
Other standout covers in Gwar’s catalog
This is not Gwar’s first run at reworking pop and rock songs. Over decades, they’ve taken on a wide range of material and made it their own.
- Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls” reimagined with a darker, heavier palette.
- Kansas’ “Carry On My Wayward Son” given a brutal, theatrical spin.
- Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” recast in Gwar’s signature style.
- The band also produced a notorious version of “I’m Just Ken” from the Barbie soundtrack, turning the tune into a metal spectacle.
Gwar’s covers often highlight their ability to blend satire, horror-show stagecraft, and musicianship.
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Promotional statements leaned into Gwar’s macabre humor, promising an over-the-top show built to shock and entertain.
March tour dates
- Mar 19 — Richmond, VA — The National
- Mar 20 — Reading, PA — Reverb
- Mar 21 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
- Mar 22 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
- Mar 24 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
- Mar 25 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen
- Mar 26 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
- Mar 27 — Boston, MA — House Of Blues
- Mar 28 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
- Mar 29 — Columbus, OH — Newport Music Hall
- Mar 31 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
April tour dates
- Apr 1 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
- Apr 2 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
- Apr 3 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s
- Apr 4 — Saginaw, MI — The Vault
- Apr 5 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Events Center
- Apr 7 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
- Apr 8 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
- Apr 9 — Tulsa, OK — Cain’s Ballroom
- Apr 10 — Lawrence, KS — The Granada
- Apr 12 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
- Apr 14 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
- Apr 15 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
- Apr 17 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
- Apr 18 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
- Apr 19 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
- Apr 20 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theater
- Apr 21 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
- Apr 23 — Austin, TX — Emo’s
- Apr 24 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
- Apr 25 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall
- Apr 27 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
- Apr 28 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel
- Apr 29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
