GWAR Founding Member Chuck Varga Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle Chuck Varga, a founding member of the band GWAR, has died at 68 after a cancer battle, while KATSEYE's EP Beautiful Chaos hits No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Chuck Varga, a founding member of the shock rock band GWAR, has died at 68 after a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed on [date], though further details about his death were not immediately available. Chuck Varga and GWAR LegacyVarga was a key figure in GWAR's formation, helping to create the band's theatrical and controversial image. GWAR, known for their elaborate costumes and sci-fi themes, gained a cult following over decades.Varga's contributions to the band were significant, though he departed in the early years. His death marks a loss for the music community.KATSEYE's Rise in the Music IndustryIn other music news, KATSEYE, a global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has achieved commercial success with their debut EP Beautiful Chaos. The six-member group, sourced from the U.S. and worldwide, released the EP in August, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and spent over a year on the chart.The lead single, Gnarly, became their first Hot 100 entry, while Gabriela peaked at No. 21. The group earned Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.Their recent EP pushed them to a new peak, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 first-week units. The lead single Animal, co-written by Ed Sheeran, debuted at No. 24 on the Hot 100, marking their fifth consecutive solo single on the chart.Tour and Streaming SuccessWith over 30 million monthly Spotify listeners, KATSEYE are among the most commercially successful girl groups globally. They are currently on their 31-date Wildworld Tour, which began in Europe and will head to North America in October, starting in Miami and ending in Mexico City in late November.Billboard is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation.