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Gwar frontman's death ruled as accidental heroin overdose

David Brockie, a.k.a Orderus Urugus, who passed away earlier this March, has had his death ruled as an accidental heroin overdose, the Virginia State Medical Examiner's Office said this Tuesday.   

David Brockie, a.k.a Orderus Urugus, who passed away earlier this March, has had his death ruled as an accidental heroin overdose, the Virginia State Medical Examiner's Office said this Tuesday. 
 
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.