X-Cops (band)

X-Cops
The band "X-Cops" playing at the 9:30 club in Washington DC on June 9th 2024.
Background information
OriginRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal
Years active1994-1996, 2013, 2023-present
LabelsPit records
Spinoff ofGwar
Websitehttps://xcops.net

X-Cops is a side project composed of members from the heavy metal band Gwar and their extended "family" of musicians. Each member of X-Cops performs in a police uniform and has their own character. They released the album You Have The Right To Remain Silent... on Metal Blade Records in 1995. The album included a cover of Deep Purple's "Highway Star" (with different lyrics, to reflect the theme of the album). In addition, they released a 7" single of the songs "Junkie" (featuring the first released vocal performance of Gwar/X-Cops guitarist Michael Derks) and "Beat You Down" on Man's Ruin Records in 1996.

X-Cops' style has been described as alternative metal.