GWAR vocalist Blothar defended pop star Katy Perry in a recent interview with Loudwire. He expressed strong support for the singer’s interest in space exploration.
The interviewer asked about Perry’s space-related activities and any potential jealousy. Blothar responded with an enthusiastic defense of the pop star.
“Get off Katy Perry’s back because I want to get on her back. I mean Katy Perry’s awesome. She’s funny. She’s hot,” Blothar stated.
The GWAR frontman addressed critics who question the authenticity of Perry’s interest in space.
“Why are people like ‘Name three bands from outer space’ or like whatever dicks say to girls that wear a bad shirt,” he continued. “They’re like, ‘Name three interplanetary solar systems Katie.’ F*ck you. She likes space leave her alone. I’m tired of people saying that things that little girls like are fake and phony.”
Blothar’s defense coincides with Perry’s recent prominence in the space exploration community.
Reports from Economic Times revealed Perry’s participation in the first all-female Blue Origin space mission in April 2025. She joined the New Shepard 31 spacecraft alongside TV host Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen.
Critics labeled the 11-minute space flight as “out of touch” and “entitled.” Perry incorporated her space experience into her “Lifetimes” tour. She now performs space-themed choreography in a silver metallic bodysuit alongside dancers dressed as NASA astronauts.
Blothar’s support of Perry reflects his recent public discussions about authenticity and gatekeeping in music. He appeared on the “Turned Out A Punk” podcast in March 2025. During this appearance, he explored the evolution of punk and metal scenes through GWAR’s 40-year history in the industry.
The controversy surrounding Perry’s space mission illustrates ongoing issues of gatekeeping and gender bias. These challenges persist across multiple fields, from space exploration to music. Blothar’s statement adds to the growing voices opposing such criticism.
