Return of Techno-Destructo
| Return of Techno-Destructo | ||||
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| Video by Gwar | ||||
| Released | 1996 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, punk rock | |||
| Length | 90 min | |||
| Label | Slave Pit, Inc. | |||
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Return of Techno Destructo is another Slave Pit VHS release. There has been some confusion because the name of the tape released in 1996 is also the name of the 1991 short film that is contained within. There were two version of this tape released (both in 1996) - the only difference in the second one was that some editing minor mistakes were corrected.
1. Intro: Hunter Jackson introduces himself as Techno Destructo
2. Opening credits: clips from the video played over Power Rangers Theme
3. Techno vs. Tarantulina: linking the various clips of the video together are scenes of Techno fighting Tarantulina, a blonde female Scumdog (who is built like one of the American Gladiators) who has been sent to earth by the Master to execute Techno for failing to capture Gwar. As he fights her, he explains his story.
4. Gwar Must Be Destroyed film (1987): A very early film from Gwar with Joey Slutman on vocals. Techno explains his mission to find his fellow Scumdogs, Gwar, and return them to the Master to fight in his war, but the decadent rock n roll lifestyle has corrupted them and they refuse to go, leading to the inevitable fight with Techno. Very early lineup of the band plays here, and Joe can be heard singing on versions of Americanized, U Ain't Shit, and Gwar Theme that can be found on Let There Be Gwar. The costumes are very rudimentary, so it is hard to tell some of the characters apart. Also watch for the giant Antarctic Ant, the evisceration of the Pink Unicorn, and original manager Sluggo P Martini.
5. Gwar Theme (live 1988): another early live song. Dave is now on vocals, with the mask-less costume similar to Hell-o! No Beefcake yet, but from the clips it's hard to tell who is on bass. Also on stage is a crude early attempt at Gor Gor who just stands there and flops his mouth open. Cardinal Syn also makes a brief appearance, but looks more like one of the Disciples of Syn as seen in later shows. The old Gwar Woman is also seen in this clip.
6. Techno Song (live in LA 1989): you've probably seen a variation of this one before- Techno comes out and demand that Gwar join him and the Master in their holy jihad, etc... Gwar refuses and fights Techno, who grabs Oderus' head (now in full mask) and rips out and eats his brain.
7. U Ain't Shit (live in LA 1989): Just when our heroes are about to be defeated, Slymenstra comes out and save the day, beating the shit out of Techno with a big mace.
8. Cool Place to Park (live in LA 1989): As Beefcake gets his time in the spotlight, Slymenstra beats and humiliates Techno.
9. Years Without Light (AMBD "Slave Revolt" Tour 1992): Gwar unleashed the fury of the Crapapult on the crowd, flinging pile of ca-ca in your general direction. An enslaved Techno (sans power arm) betrays his new masters and tries to turn the Crapapult against them.
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