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📸:Shawn Stanley

GWAR & Mischief Toys
Unleash Limited-Edition “Minion Gastley” Toy Order HERE

New Multimedia Release 'The Return of Gor Gor'
Out July 25thvia Pit Records

Pre-Order from Pit Records HERE

On Tour Now!

Today, Mischief Toys and GWAR have formed an unholy alliance that blends heavy metal mayhem with cult collectible culture. At the center of this twisted partnership is Mischief Toys’ beloved hellion, Gastley—now transformed by the Scumdogs into Minion Gastley, a mutated servant oozing with grotesque charm and unmistakable hints of Balsac the Jaws of Death himself.

This limited-edition crossover celebrates the fusion of music and mischief, offering fans multiple colorways of Minion Gastley along with matching merch. Whether you’re a designer toy collector, a GWAR maniac, or both, this drop delivers the chaos you crave.

In addition, a special blue-spattered variant - exclusive to GWAR.net, will be limited to just 150 pieces for the most diehard Scumdogs.

In true GWAR fashion, Minion Gastley’s suffering doesn’t end there. The poor beast has been condemned to clean toilets, mop blood, and tend to the wreckage as the band lays waste to the galaxy on tour.

Available Now at MischiefToys.com:

With each purchase, fans will receive one, randomly selected variant:

=>Minion Gastley – Classic "Unscathed" Version (320 pieces) – $55
=>Blacklight-Reactive Green Spatter Gastley (100 pieces) – $55
=> Red Spatter Gastley (50 pieces) – $55

Available for direct purchase:
=>Signed Classic Unscathed Gastley (30 pieces) – $85
(Signed by Blothar, Jizmak Da Gusha, Grodius Maximus, Balsac the Jaws of Death, Bonesnapper, Sawborg Destructo, and Beefcake the Mighty)
=>Matching Merch: enamel pins, 11x17 blacklight poster, t-shirt, snapback hat, dad hat

Christopher Gast, founder of Mischief Toys comments:

“This collaboration brings together two of the things we love most: GWAR - the most gloriously chaotic band in the universe - and Gastley, our beloved little hellion from the Netherworld. We’re thrilled for fans of both to revel in the madness together.”

About Mischief Toys
Mischief Toys is a leading designer and creator of collectible figures that blend humor, horror, and pop culture. Founded in 2021, the company is best known for its flagship character “Gastley” and a growing lineup of limited-edition releases that spark imagination and fan obsession. For more, visit www.mischieftoys.com.

CATCH GWAR AT THIS YEAR'S WARPED TOUR!!

GWAR 40th Annaversary Tour!

+Toxic Holocaust ^Arch Enemy °Eyehategod *Festivalw

May 20 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall - TICKETS +
May 21- Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live - TICKETS +
May 22 - Austin, TX - RADIO/EAST - TICKETS +
Jun 20 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall - TICKETS °
Jun 21- Pelham, TN - The Caverns - TICKETS °

Machines VS Monsters Tour

May 24: Albuquerque NM - Revel Entertainment Center - TICKETS
May 26: Wichita KS - Cotilion - TICKETS
May 27: Des Moines IA - Val Air Ballroom - TICKETS
May 29: St Louis MO - The Pageant - TICKETS
May 30: Minneapolis MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis - TICKETS
May 31: Davenport IA - Capitol Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe - TICKETS
Jun 3: Indianapolis IN - Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre - TICKETS
Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN - Clyde Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 5: Wheeling WV - Capitol Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 7: Wallingford CT - The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater - TICKETS
Jun 8: Buffalo NY - Buffalo Riverworks - TICKETS
Jun 9: Toronto ON - History - TICKETS
Jun 10: Montreal QC - Mtelus - TICKETS
Jun 11: Hampton NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - TICKETS
Jun 12: Allentown PA - Archer Music Hall - TICKETS
Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC - House Of Blues - TICKETS
Jun 15: Raleigh NC - The Ritz - TICKETS
Jun 17: Kansas City MO - Grinders - TICKETS
Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK - The Criterion - TICKETS
Nov 15: Orlando, FL - Vans Warped Tour - TICKETS

Kicking off the carnage, GWAR premieres the video for "Lot Lizard" today. Fans can also stream the track across all digital service providers (DSPs) and pre-order 'The Return of Gor Gor' now at Pit Records (where you can also get a Gor Gor Plush) and

Z2Comics.com/gwar. 

About the new single, Blothar states:

"'Lot Lizard' is a blistering return to GWAR as a punk metal powerhouse with a sense of humor. What could be more charming than a song about a crack-addicted cross-dressing dinosaur prostitute that shreds weiners at truck stop pickle parks? Nuttin honey. That’s what. The song rocks. Listen ya mooks…"

Watch the Video for "Lot Lizard" HERE

'The Return of Gor Gor' features three brand new GWAR songs mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, GodCity Studios) and four live tracks captured at The Masqueradein Atlanta, GA during GWAR’s 2024 tour, mixed by Chris Ronan Murphy. All songs were produced by GWAR and mastered by Alan Douches. The release also includes a 32-page comic detailing Gor Gor’s return, which is included with all versions. Vinyl editions boast an animated etching of Gor Gor on Side A, with purple vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net and green vinyl at Z2Comics.com. A Deluxe Hardback edition is also available via Z2Comics.com.

40 years ago, the intergalactic warlords of GWAR emerged from their Antarctic tomb to conquer the Earth with their barbaric blend of metal and mayhem. Over the decades, their monstrous live shows and relentless discography have solidified them as the ultimate overlords of shock rock. Now, with BälSäc, Beefcake, JiZMak, and Blothar joined by the mighty shredder Grodius of the Maximus Clan, GWAR embarks on their latest quest—to reclaim their savage pet, Gor Gor, who mysteriously disappeared following the death of their former frontman, Oderus Urungus.

But where has Gor Gor been all these years? How do you misplace a three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex? The answer lies in 'The Return of Gor Gor,' a multi-format experience that intertwines music and graphic storytelling. 'The Return of Gor Gor' follows the tale of an orphaned T-Rex cub, lost in a depraved world that is completely alien to him. Will he become an ally of the legendary Scumdogs of the Universe, or will their reunion unleash an apocalyptic battle? Only time will tell.

Blothar comments on The Return of Gor Gor':

"The last time I saw Gor Gor he was just a wee fart dragon. He had crawled on the hood of my Kia Soul and was holding on for dear life while I drove to the store to buy Clamato. I bathed him in wiper fluid and used my wipers to knock him off my sweet ride. Next thing I know, he’s a 20-foot tall trans-species prostitute working a pickle park. Apparently, he’s all grown up and looking for revenge. This record chronicles his struggles as a young Dino-American trying to make his way in a cruel world."

'The Return of Gor Gor' Track List:

1. The Great Circus Train Disaster

2. Tyrant King

3. Lot Lizard

4. Crack In The Egg (Live)

5. The Founding Fathers (Live)

6. America Must Be Destroyed (Live)

7. Fishfuck (Live)

'The Return of Gor Gor' will be available in the following formats:

CD with 32-page comic booklet

LP with 32-page comic booklet and etched vinyl

Deluxe LP with hardcover 32-page comic and etched vinyl (D2C exclusive)

=> Standalone 32-page comic

GWAR will be on the road all year as part of their 40th Anniversary Celebration, about the excursion, Blothar says:

"This tour is gonna suck. Once again we will be onstage suffering through the attacks of a giant tyrant lizard just so humans can come to the gigs and get shitfaced on White Claws and show us their tits. Please, for the love of all that is holy, show us your tits."

📸: Carter Louthian

GWAR Live:

*w/ Toxic Holocaust; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy 

May 11: Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple

May 15: Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May 16: Columbia, SC - The Senate*

May 17: Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

May 18: Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest

May 19: Columbia, MO - The Blue Note*

May 20: Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall*

May 21: Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live*

May 22: Austin, TX - RADIO/EAST*

GWAR w/Static-X, Dope & A Killers Confession

May 24: Albuquerque NM - Revel Entertainment Center

May 26: Wichita KS - The Cotilion Ballroom

May 27: Des Moines IA - Val Air Ballroom

May 29: St Louis MO - The Pageant

May 30: Minneapolis MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

May 31: Davenport IA - Capitol Theatre

Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Jun 3: Indianapolis IN - Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre

Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN - Clyde Theatre

Jun 5: Wheeling WV - Capitol Theater

Jun 7: Wallingford CT - The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater

Jun 8: Buffalo NY - Buffalo Riverworks

Jun 9: Toronto ON - History

Jun 10: Montreal QC - Mtelus

Jun 11: Hampton NH - Hampton Beach Casino

Jun 12: Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall

Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC - House Of Blues

Jun 15: Raleigh NC - The Ritz

Jun 17: Kansas City MO - Grinders

Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK - The Criterion 

w/ Eyehategod; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy

Jun 20: Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall

Jun 21: Pelham, TN - The Caverns

Jul 24: Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheater

w/Lamb of God, Hatebreed

Oct 5: Sacramento, CA - Aftershock @ Discovery Park

Prepare your taste buds for battle—GWAR has teamed up with Concept Cafes and Coterie Coffee Co. to bring you a brew as brutal as their music and stage show: BERSERKER MODE COFFEE!

Roasted high on a pyre of smoldering destruction, Berserker Mode is a bold, bodacious java, savagely sticky with muddy molassesness and foul-fruited candy sweetness—a real teeth-grinder of a roast. This isn’t your average morning pick-me-up. This is coffee forged in legend, powered by Blothar the Berserker’s grievous wrath, and brewed for only the mightiest of warriors.

According to ancient lore, Blothar the Berserker once roamed the icy seas in a Viking longship. Lost and alone, he was lured by a green, split-tailed mermaid, her siren song calling him to the Indonesian archipelago. But his love was unrequited, and in his sorrow, Blothar wept like a 1000-pound baby.

From his bitter tears, coffee plants sprouted across the land of Java. And thus, Berserker Mode Coffee was born—a heady and powerful drink, crafted to fuel his rage before battle. Historians may claim Viking berserkers were jacked up on psychedelics, but GWARknows the truth: it was coffee that drove them to insane battle-lust!

Blothar the Berserker says: "The best part of getting blackout drunk is Berserker Mode Coffee. Each sip is infused with the bitter sorrow of unrequited love and that nagging feeling that something really weird happened last night. Berserker Mode Coffee is a savage brew fit for shock rock royalty. I sure feel like the King on my throne after sucking down a pot."

Now, for the first time, GWAR’s Berserker Mode Coffee is available to the masses. Whether preparing for battle, a brutal mosh pit, or just another soul-crushing day at work, this high-octane, savage roast will awaken your inner berserker.

Mike Tonsetic of Concept Cafes shares: "My first intro to GWAR was 1992, freshman year of high school, when my girlfriend’s older brother showed up to school one morning in a white tee covered in fresh steamy GWAR-gasm, obviously from a show the night before; he was obsessed and made us watch bootleg VHS concerts. LOL. I just remember (if memory serves) Oderus going straight up ‘Omen’ on JPII (the Pontiff) with a giant crucifix and I was like WTF…I’m hooked on the atomic crack and have been ever since!!! Think the raddest part in the opportunity to collab with GWAR is the fact that not only are they one of the OGs of shock, but they’ve taken it to a whole other level, time & time again, over a legendary career; something we absolutely respect and admire, and strive to incorporate into everything we do."

Berserker Mode Coffee is available now,
roasted by Coterie Coffee Co. and brought to you by Concept Cafes.

Grab yours before the Scumdogs drink it all!

And that's not all! Join us Sunday, March 9that 3pm for a Meet & Greet / Signing with Blothar of GWAR! He’ll be signing records along with GWAR's Official CoffeeBerserker Mode at Park Ave CDs- 2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803.

For more information visit www.parkavecds.com

We’ll also have a BIG RED BUS from @myoneblood parked out front that day from 11am-4pm! If you are giving a whole blood donation, the procedure only takes about 10-15 minutes, followed by a brief period for rest and refreshments. So come sit back, relax, and save lives!

All donors will receive:
- $20 eGift Card- Long-sleeved T-shirt
- $10 Park Ave CDs Gift Certificate
- Wellness Checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron countand cholesterol screening

Register for the blood drive here

Puny humans of Earth, as your lords and masters, we have decided to gather in a display of force to do what we do best, Kill. If you would like to witness the demise of your fellow humans, attend one of the dates below.

Official Bohabs can access the pre-sale here starting tomorrow Feb 19th, at 10 am! On sale to the rest of you disgusting animals Friday the 21st, at 10 am.

May 16 - Columbia, SC - The Senate - TICKETS +
May 17 - Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall - TICKETS +^
Ma18 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest - TICKETS *
May 19 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note - TICKETS +
May 20 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall - TICKETS +
May 21- Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live - TICKETS +
May 22 - Austin, TX - RADIO/EAST - TICKETS +
Jun 20 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall - TICKETS °
Jun 21- Pelham, TN - The Caverns - TICKETS °

+Toxic Holocaust ^Arch Enemy °Eyehategod *Festival

WRETCHED EARTHLINGS, PREPARE TO BE ANNIHILATED! The infernal legions of GWAR will lay siege to the Earth in 2025 to mark 40 years of blood-soaked mayhem on this pathetic planet. Prepare for the most brutal anniversary celebration imaginable as your alien overlords unleash a sonic firestorm of bone-crushing riffs and grotesque spectacle on this monstrous anniversary tour!

First stop: the "Machines Vs. Monsters" tour! GWAR will join forces with the industrial metal juggernaut that is Static-X to crush skulls and melt faces across North America. The carnage kicks off this spring, leaving a trail of destruction. Prepare for total sonic obliteration with support from Dope and A Killer's Confession.

Vocalist Bl0thR the Berserker gives a preview of what you can expect from the tour: "GWAR have been rewriting the rules of live music for 40 years. We just keep getting sicker and sicker, and we will NOT die! We can’t, we’re freaking immortal, and this anniversary tour is some of the sickest stuff we’ve ever come up with! Cum see it. You’re gonna shit."

Official Bohabs can access the pre-sale here. For the rest of you pathetic mortals: General tickets go on sale this Friday, December 20th, at 10:00 AM local time. Don't miss your chance to witness the most brutal spectacle in the galaxy!

May 24: Albuquerque NM - Revel Entertainment Center - TICKETS
May 26: Wichita KS - Cotilion - TICKETS
May 27: Des Moines IA - Val Air Ballroom - TICKETS
May 29: St Louis MO - The Pageant - TICKETS
May 30: Minneapolis MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis - TICKETS
May 31: Davenport IA - Capitol Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe - TICKETS
Jun 3: Indianapolis IN - Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre - TICKETS
Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN - Clyde Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 5: Wheeling WV - Capitol Theatre - TICKETS
Jun 7: Wallingford CT - The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater - TICKETS
Jun 8: Buffalo NY - Buffalo Riverworks - TICKETS
Jun 9: Toronto ON - History - TICKETS
Jun 10: Montreal QC - Mtelus - TICKETS
Jun 11: Hampton NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - TICKETS
Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC - House Of Blues - TICKETS
Jun 15: Raleigh NC - The Ritz - TICKETS
Jun 17: Kansas City MO - Grinders - TICKETS
Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK - The Criterion - TICKETS

Previously Announced Dates
May 11: Columbus OH - Sonic Temple Festival - TICKETS
May 15-18: Daytona Beach FL - Welcome To Rockville Festival - TICKETS

Brand new VIP packages are now on sale. Grab yours here!

After 25 years of laying low, the original Bad Boys of Law Enforcement, X-COPS, are officially back and ready to storm the streets of America! Known for crushing riffs and satirical, no-holds-barred lyrics, X-COPS has returned with a mission: to bring their heavy metal law enforcement to the masses and spread the word: "All Cops Are Beautiful!"

Ready to unleash mayhem with a live show as unhinged as their music, X-COPS will be storming the streets once again! Expect a brutal onslaught of heavy metal anthems, and scathing satire, alongside a relentless barrage of raw, in-your-face energy. With support from Belushi Speedball and U.S. Bastards, this tour is set to be a riotous display of controlled chaos, guaranteed to leave you battered and begging for more.

"X-COPS are hitting the road, and we’re locked and loaded to raid all the local marijuana dispensaries in cities across the US, what… wait… weed is legal? I told you guys to stick to crack houses." — X-Bike Cop Biff Buff

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM Local Time this Friday.
1.8: Richmond, VA - Richmond Music Hall - TICKETS
1.9: Huntington, WV - The Loud - TICKETS
1.10: Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar - TICKETS
1.11: Chicago, IL - Reggie's - TICKETS
1.12: St. Louis, MO - Pop's - TICKETS
1.14: Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live - TICKETS
1.15: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Underground - TICKETS
1.16: Dallas, TX - Sundown at Granada - TICKETS
1.17: Memphis, TN - Growlers - TICKETS
1.18: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Purgatory) - TICKETS
1.20: Greenville, SC - Radio Room - TICKETS
1.21: Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall - TICKETS
1.22: Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery - TICKETS
1.23: Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts - TICKETS
1.24: Boston, MA - Sonia - TICKETS
1.25: New York, NY - TV Eye - TICKETS

And until then, GWAR's tour with Dark Funeral, Cancer Bats and Squid Pisser starts this week in Las Vegas!

w/ Dark Funeral, Squid Pisser
*w/Cancer Bats, no Dark Funeral
Oct 17: Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues - TICKETS
Oct 18: Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theater - TICKETS
Oct 19: Anaheim, CA - House of Blues - TICKETS
Oct 20: San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom - TICKETS
Oct 22: Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo - TICKETS
Oct 23: Boise, ID - Revolution Concert House - TICKETS
Oct 24: Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre - TICKETS
Oct 26: Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot - TICKETS
Oct 27: Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall - TICKETS
Oct 29: Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre- TICKETS
Oct 30: Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre - TICKETS
Oct 31: Milwaukee, WI - The Rave - TICKETS
Nov 1: Cleveland, OH - The Agora - TICKETS
Nov 2: Albany, NY - Empire Live - TICKETS
Nov 3: Hampton Beach, NH - Wally's - TICKETS
Nov 5: Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club - TICKETS
Nov 6: New York, NY - Brooklyn Steel - TICKETS
Nov 8: Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall* - TICKETS
Nov 9: Richmond, VA - The National* - TICKETS
Nov 10: Raleigh, NC - The Ritz* - TICKETS
Nov 11: Ashville, NC - Orange Peel* - TICKETS
Nov 13: Orlando, FL - The Beacham - TICKETS
Nov 15: Dallas, TX - The Studio at The Factory - TICKETS
Nov 16: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center - TICKETS
Nov 17: Houston, TX - Warehouse Live - TICKETS
Nov 19: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade - TICKETS
Nov 20: Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl - TICKETS

Your Infamous Lords and Masters of Shock Rock are thrilled to release the re-issue of their landmark masterpiece album, 'Hell-O!,' on this, its 36th anniversary. The new release is blood-spattered clear vinyl and includes expanded artwork featuring never-before-seen photos from the time, including the original album release show in Richmond.  Both the record and CD are nearly sold out so get yours now!

Over those 36 years many have tried to destroy the footage filmed at the recording of this album, but all have failed. For the first time ever, you can now see the long lost footage right here. 

To help celebrate this momentous release, the iconic heavy metal collective is also reprinting the "GWAR Must Die" t-shirts made oh-so-famous back in their original pillaging days by human rabble everywhere. Get yours HERE!

As some of you may know, the current lead singer of the band, Blóthar the Berserker, once inhabited the earthly form of GWAR’s original bass player, Beefcake the Mighty. We asked Blóthar for his feelings on this momentous occasion: “It was the 80’s. I was so young and scared. I will always remember wandering around the seedy sex arcades of Times Square, pants around my ankles, tears in my eyes…little did I know, I was working on the most important record in the history of shock rock. We were polishing a turd for the ages…we wanted to call it 'Beat the Meatles,' but the record company said no…and 'Hell-O' was born.”

"We’ve been fans of Ryan Gosling since the Mickey Mouse Club days, and like most terrifying intergalactic heavy metal superstars, we simply adore musical theater. This just made sense." - BL0thR the Berserker.

Watch "We're Just GWAR" here.  You're welcome.