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Ten years have passed since the release of GWAR’s masterwork known as “Battle Maximus.” The record is a tribute to fallen Scumdog Warrior Flattus Maximus (AKA Corey Smoot) and was the last album recorded with vocalist Oderus Urungus (AKA Dave Brockie) before he departed the planet Earth in 2014. Today, in celebration of this momentous occasion GWAR have released a 10th Anniversary Edition of “Battle Maximus.”

In addition to being completely remixed and remastered, this edition features the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the previously unreleased and never-before heard song “Tammy, The Swine Queen.” Listen to it HERE. Purchase or stream the album HERE.

Checking in from the road, vocalist BlothaR the Berserker commented: “Musically, Battle Maximus is a great debut work by Pustulus Maximus, and lyrically, it is the final word of lead singer and band founder Oderus Urungus, The record is run through with the desperate, dangerous, and fully bananas imagination of Oderus. In fact, this re-release includes a song so nutty we named it twice, and then promptly forgot to put it on the record the first time around. ‘Tammy, Queen of Dirt,’ or, ‘Tammy the Swine Queen’ is the final performance of the maestro of mayhem, Oderus Urungus, and for our fans, it does not disappoint.”

The double vinyl also features expanded packaging, redesigned art and an embossed cover. Available now are the standard LP is Crystal Blue with Dark Blue swirl vinyl, the Bandbox exclusive version is Stained Glass vinyl, Newbury Comics version is White with Blue swirl vinyl and Revolver Icons Series features multiple different colors all with NFTs to authenticate.

Your Lords and Masters are also pleased to announce that you can finally buy your very own plush “Lil’ Raspy'' doll. This fuzzy neon green platypus of despair is our first official GWAR plushy, and it is simply the cutest thing you will ever see on this or any other planet. Raspy may be a murderous Artificial Intelligence come to life, but he is also the coolest toy on the shelves this year! This toy is in stock and ships immediately! Order yours HERE.

The Intergalactic Scumdog Warriors GWAR are declaring war on humanity (AGAIN!) for their upcoming “Age of Imbeciles” Tour! The infamous Lords and Masters of Shock Rock will return to the road wreaking havoc, and laying waste to audiences across the US and Canada this Fall. The tour features support from Negative Approach, X-Cops and Cancer Christ on select dates.

If you're a member of the Bohabs Lair we will post a pre-sale code tomorrow morning. The rest of you worthless scum can buy tickets on Friday August 18th at 10am in each market.

Age of Imbeciles Tour
10/11: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's*
10/12: S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground*
10/13: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square*
10/14: Reading, PA @ Reverb*
10/15: Niagara Falls, NY @ The Rapids Theatre*
10/16: Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix#
10/18: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
10/19: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
10/20: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
10/21: Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
10/22: Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
10/24: Richmond, VA @ The National
10/25: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
10/26: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
10/27: Gainesville, FL @ The Fest, Bo Diddley Plaza
10/28: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
10/29: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
10/30: Orlando, FL @The Beacham

*No X-Cops
#No Negative Approach

The Berserker Blothar had this to say about the impending battle: “Attention People of Earth! Halloween is coming, and your world is up in flames. You're a bunch of hairless apes with the smoothest of all brains. We see you there, groping in the chaos of maddening darkness. GWAR is coming to end your suffering, to bring a close to the Age of Imbeciles.”

Don't forget, tickets and VIP packages are on sale now for all remaining headline dates and all the newly announced dates! Get yours below!

On August 1st, at 8am, we will release our Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye - Oderus Edition.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Oderus Urungus, and to commemorate his immortal spirit, together with GWAR we are releasing a bottle just for Oderus!

Raise a glass to the memory of Oderus Urungus, the legendary frontman of intergalactic warriors and shock rock legends GWAR.  This special bottling of Ragnarök Rye whisky is a bold and spicy tribute to Oderus's larger-than-life personality and unpapologetic irreverence.  Whether you're a die-hard GWAR fan or just looking for a unique and delicious whisky to enjoy, Ragnarök Rye is as exceptional as the Immortal Corruptor himself ... Hail Oderus!

This year's expression has a special label of Oderus Urungus, drawn by Dave Brockie himself, with a commemorative pewter bartop featuring Oderus.  The whisky is our same, 93-point, award-winning 100% rye whisky that has been aged with white oak, sugar maple, and cherrywood, but this year, we've finished the whisky in rum casks as well!  Look for a ridiculously delicious whisky!

Starting at 8am sharp on August 1st you can purchase this rye.  If you are in Virginia, you can do so through the Catoctin Creek online store for pickup or delivery in Virginia.‍ (The product will not show in the store page before the release time.)  If you are not in Virginia, you can click here to find a location near you.  

This bottling will be available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, and internationally in Canada, Finland, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Ten years have passed since the release of GWAR’s masterwork known as “Battle Maximus.”  The record is a tribute to fallen Scumdog Warrior Flattus Maximus (AKA Corey Smoot) and was the last album recorded with vocalist Oderus Urungus’ (AKA Dave Brockie) before he departed the planet Earth in 2014. In celebration of this momentous occasion (and to line their pockets with filthy lucre) GWAR will release the 10th Anniversary Edition of “Battle Maximus,” on September 1st via Pit Records.  Today the remixed and remastered version of “Fly Now,” is available for streaming.  Listen to it HERE

In addition to being completely remixed and remastered, this edition features the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the previously unreleased and never-before heard song “Tammy, The Swine Queen.” 

Available as a double LP, CD and in digital formats, “Battle Maximus” is set for release on September 1st via the band’s own Pit Records and is available for pre-order HERE.   The double vinyl also features expanded packaging, redesigned art and an embossed cover.  The standard LP is Crystal Blue with Dark Blue swirl vinyl, the Bandbox exclusive version is Stained Glass vinyl, Newbury Comics version is White with Blue swirl vinyl and Revolver Icons Series features multiple different colors all with NFTs to authenticate.

What started as a pipedream from satirical metal news site The Hard Times, has become a reality as the Lords and Masters of GWAR stopped by for a performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series. The performance was recorded at NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. and is available to watch now HERE.

Vocalist Blothar the Beserker speaks on the NPGWAR takeover, “We learned a lot from those goody-goodys at NPR. For instance, how to say…’Your support right now is vital to GWAR’s ability to bring you quality cultural and educational programming that leaves you soaked in bodily fluids and shame.’ NPR can give you coffee cups and satin totes, but we can give your souls eternal torment, so give to GWAR today.”

In addition to their live set, GWAR also crashed the party at NPR’s “All Things Considered,” interrupting anchor Scott Detrow as he attempted to record his show. Listen to the interaction HERE.

And don't forget, GWAR are on tour all summer! Get your tickets below.

The Psychotherapy Sessions Dates:
Jul 20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheater - TICKETS
Jul 21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - TICKETS
Jul 23 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion - TICKETS
Jul 25 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live - TICKETS
Jul 26 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain - TICKETS
Jul 28 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - TICKETS
Jul 29 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavillion - TICKETS
Jul 30 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center - TICKETS
Aug 1 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview - TICKETS
Aug 2 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake - TICKETS
Aug 4 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center - TICKETS
Aug 5 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 6 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre - TICKETS
Aug 8 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center - TICKETS
Aug 9 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center - TICKETS
Aug 10 - Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Amphitheater - TICKETS
Aug 12 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion - TICKETS
Aug 13 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - TICKETS
Aug 15 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater - TICKETS
Aug 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amp - TICKETS
Aug 17 - Irvine, CA - FivePoint Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 19 - Concord, CA - Concord Pavillion - TICKETS
Aug 20 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort - TICKETS

Headline With Nonpoint:
Aug 21: Boise, ID - Knitting Factory - TICKETS

Aug 22 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 23 - Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 25 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 26 - Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre - TICKETS

Headline With Crobot:
Aug 27: Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre - TICKETS

Headline With Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds
Aug 28: Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue - TICKETS
Aug 29: Des Moines, IA - Wooly's - TICKETS
Aug 30: St. Louis, MO - The Pageant - TICKETS
Sep 1: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center - TICKETS

Oct 31-Nov 4 - Lamb of God's Headbangers Boat - SOLD OUT

GWAR have announced the release of a new line of skateboards and skateboard accessories with North Carolina’s VOLATILE SKATEBOARDS, the world’s premiere manufacturer of officially licensed rock and roll skateboards, high quality skateboard tools, and accessories, available now for pre-order right here!

Their hugely successful 2020 release with CREATURE SKATEBOARDS sold out at skate shops around the world, and this new VOLATILE X GWAR collaboration is even cooler, and will include a new series of skateboard decks, wheels, MOB GRIP griptape, T-Tools, and more.

GWAR will also offer a run of limited edition Volatile ‘VSB SERIES’ decks, available exclusively from the GWAR webstore. Created with the modern “wall hanger” collector in mind, the VSB Series features the same the same great aesthetics of the VOLATILE Pro Models with a super cool graphics and constructed from a hybrid of Canadian and Chinese Maple to offer a more affordable option for “Wall Hanging” or beginning skaters. The VSB series “Wall Hanger” decks, along with a limited number of Canadian Maple “Pro Model” decks, tools, and accessories, are available for pre-order now from the GWAR store at GWAR.net, while a full run of Pro Model decks, tools, and accessories will be available later this Summer through Worldwide skate retail from VOLATILE, including a VOLATILE exclusive retail-only design. This is the start of a series of limited edition decks that will be released periodically at GWAR.net. Sign up for the mailing list to be notified when new designs are released.

Phase one of the collection launched for pre-order earlier this month in England through a partnership with London’s legendary THREE AMIGOS SKATESHOP, the first retail shop in the World to release offerings from the line, in advance of GWAR’S recent June UK headline dates.

Launched in 2018, Volatile Skateboards has become the go-to brand for licensed artist skateboard decks and accessories, creating and manufacturing direct to consumer, retail, and touring skateboard decks and accessories through collaborations with Fear Factory, Helmet, Cro-Mags, Darkthrone, Plasmatics, Descendents, Subhumans, White Zombie, Morbid Angel,Dio, Nonpoint, Halestorm, Fishbone, Saliva, Alien Weaponry, Filter, Scatterbrain, Dangerous Toys, Nuclear Assault, Warrant, Dark Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Stone Temple Pilots, Venom, Death, and many more.

Volatile founder John Horn says, “When we started Volatile, it was just for the fun of making cool stuff with bands we like. 5 years, and hundreds of decks later, we are honored to collaborate with the mighty GWAR. It really doesn’t get much cooler than that. What the Hell do alien overlords want with skateboards? No fucking idea. We tried to ask Blothar, but he just grunted and screamed “BOW HUMAN SCUM”. Still not exactly sure what he meant by that, but that sword is sharp.”

After the stabbing, Blothar the Berserker added “Me on a skateboard is like a bowling ball on a roller skate, but when I was a younger space alien overlord, I was King of the Darkslide. These boards and all this cool stuff makes me want to strap one on and break a hip!”

Bohabs! Your Lords and Masters will have added a few shows on their way home from tour with Mudvayne. Joining them will be Nonpoin, Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds! If you're a member of the Bohabs Lair we will post a pre-sale code tomorrow morning. The rest of you worthless scum can buy tickets on Friday at 10am in each market.

With Nonpoint:
Aug 21: Boise, ID - Knitting Factory - TICKETS

With Crobot:
Aug 27: Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre - TICKETS

With Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds
Aug 28: Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue - TICKETS
Aug 29: Des Moines, IA - Wooly's - TICKETS
Aug 30: St. Louis, MO - The Pageant - TICKETS
Sep 1: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center - TICKETS

Don't forget, tickets and VIP packages are on sale now for the summer tour with Mudvayne! Get yours below!

The Psychotherapy Sessions Dates:
Jul 20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheater - TICKETS
Jul 21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater - TICKETS
Jul 23 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion - TICKETS
Jul 25 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live - TICKETS
Jul 26 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain - TICKETS
Jul 28 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - TICKETS
Jul 29 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavillion - TICKETS
Jul 30 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center - TICKETS
Aug 1 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview - TICKETS
Aug 2 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake - TICKETS
Aug 4 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center - TICKETS
Aug 5 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 6 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre - TICKETS
Aug 8 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center - TICKETS
Aug 9 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center - TICKETS
Aug 10 - Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Amphitheater - TICKETS
Aug 12 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion - TICKETS
Aug 13 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - TICKETS
Aug 15 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater - TICKETS
Aug 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amp - TICKETS
Aug 17 - Irvine, CA - FivePoint Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 19 - Concord, CA - Concord Pavillion - TICKETS
Aug 20 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort - TICKETS
Aug 22 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 23 - Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 25 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre - TICKETS
Aug 26 - Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre - TICKETS

Additional GWAR dates this year:
Jul 15 - Cadott, WI - Rockfest - TICKETS
Jul 16 - Mansfield, OH - Inkcarceration @ Ohio State Reformatory - TICKETS
Oct 31-Nov 4 - Lamb of God's Headbangers Boat - SOLD OUT

Ten years have passed since the release of GWAR’s masterwork known as “Battle Maximus.” The record is a tribute to fallen Scumdog Warrior Flattus Maximus (AKA Corey Smoot) and was the last album recorded with vocalist Oderus Urungus’ (AKA Dave Brockie) before he departed the planet Earth in 2014. In celebration of this momentous occasion (and to line their pockets with filthy lucre) GWAR are pleased to announce the release of this 10th Anniversary Edition of “Battle Maximus.”

In addition to being completely remixed and remastered, this edition features the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the previously unreleased and never-before heard song “Tammy, Queen of Dirt.” Along with the announcement the band has released the remastered/remixed version of “Falling.”  Listen to it HERE

“10 years after its initial release, the wounds are just as fresh. The words that Oderus wrote as a tribute to his fallen Scumdog brother, Flattus Maximus, gain new meaning when heard as the final lyrics he would ever sing. The songs echo in stereo through the twin holes that were left in our hearts by the absence of Oderus and Flattus. This new remix of ‘Battle Maximus’ breathes new life into this album that demands to be considered as one of GWAR's greatest,” says guitarist BälSäc, the Jaws 'o Death

The Berserker Blothar adds, “ ‘Battle Maximus’ is an important GWAR album. Recorded as a farewell to guitarist Flattus Maximus, this album was born out of straight pain. As the Scumdog warriors grieved the passing of their brother, they had no way of knowing they were also recording the last album with singer Oderus Urungus. Battle Maximus then, is on the cusp of the greatest challenge of GWAR’s career. This version has been remixed and remastered and it sounds straight up viscous. I hope you relish it as much as I…”

Available as a double LP, CD and in digital formats, “Battle Maximus” is set for release on September 1st via the band’s own Pit Records and is available for pre-order HERE. The double vinyl also features expanded packaging, redesigned art and an embossed cover. The standard LP is Crystal Blue with Dark Blue swirl vinyl, the Bandbox exclusive version is Stained Glass vinyl, Newbury Comics version is White with Blue swirl vinyl and Revolver Icons Series features multiple different colors all with NFTs to authenticate.

“Battle Maximus” Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Madness at the Core of Time
3. Bloodbath
4. Nothing Left Alive
5. They Swallowed the Sun
6. Torture
7. Raped at Birth
8. I, Bonesnapper
9. Mr. Perfect
10. Tammy, The Swine Queen*
11. Battle Maximus
12. Triumph of the Pig Children
13. Falling
14. Fly Now
15. Carry on Wayward Son
16. Wheel of Punishment

*Previously Unreleased Bonus Track