Mike Derks | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Balsac the Jaws of Death |
Born | [1] | June 28, 1968
Genres | |
Occupation | Guitarist |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | |
Member of | |
Formerly of | Dave Brockie Experience |
Website | Gwar official site |
Mike Derks (born June 28, 1968;[1] also known by his stage name Balsac the Jaws of Death, stylized BälSäc the Jaws ‘o Death) is an American guitarist, best known as the rhythm guitarist in the American heavy metal band Gwar since 1988. On stage he appears as a humanoid creature with a face resembling a bear-trap, usually portrayed wielding an enormous battleaxe.