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The time has come!!! GWAR is set to release their ambitious new album “The New Dark Ages” June 3rd on CD and Digital, and on September 16th on Vinyl and Cassette via GWAR’s own label Pit Records. Pre-orders are available HERE.

The album concept is tied to a companion graphic novel, “GWAR In the Duoverse of Absurdity,” which will be released by Z2 Comics on June 3rd. In the graphic novel the band are sucked off into an alternate universe to do battle with their evil twins and the specter of rogue technology. On “The New Dark Ages” our heroes floorboard it through a kaleidoscope of hard driving heavy metal, and rock-n-fucking roll, building on their hilarious mythos, introducing cool new characters, and cataloging mankind’s hapless abandonment of their passions, rituals, and beliefs.

The Berserker Blóthar says: “This is the greatest rock record of all time. These are the songs for a new age, a New Dark Age, when men live by the dimming light of a technology destined to betray them. Listen, as we have a rock and roll orgy in the ruins of the world to celebrate humanity’s descent into an age of darkness, disease, ignorance, and death.”

“The New Dark Ages” is available for pre-order on cassette, CD, and multiple different colors of vinyl (whiskey, sunbolt and black/gold marble) with Art by Alex Horley and the graphic novel as both soft and hard cover. Bundles are available including ones with Blóthar bobbleheads, and a one of a kind Beefcake helmet. See them all at right here!

You've read the album, now hear the book!  "GWAR in the Duoverse of Absurdity" chronicles the epic battle between GWAR and their doppelgangers from an alternate universe the band discovers behind their treasured Magic Mirror. The book uses an innovative storytelling technique that combines words and pictures printed on paper (made from real trees!) in a seamless format we are calling a "graphic novel.” The tale is illustrated by the masterful talents of Andy MacDonald (Wolverine, Dr Strange, Wonder Woman), Shane White (Things Undone, Braun, Endless Summer), Matt Maguire (GWAR) and Bob Gorman (GWAR). Z2 Comics (Judas Priest, Dio, Anthrax) have teamed up with GWAR to produce what will surely be known as the ultimate illustrated saga of the beloved Scumdogs of the Duoverse.

"This was the most utterly engrossing book I've ever read! I couldn't wait until I'd read what was on the page before I was compelled to turn it! This had the one element that is missing in so many so-called literary masterpieces: It was about me!" - Bälsäc The Jaws 'o Death

"GWAR has made sure that this story is a full throttle hysterical ride into tipping every sacred cow possible and I consider it an honor to help bring this chapter of the band's legacy to fetid, pulsing, life." Rantz Hoseley, editor Z

Stay tuned for more news and music from the forthcoming album “The New Dark Ages.”

That's right bohabs, we now have NFTs. This limited edition collection is available for purchase now. We figured it was about time this puny planet started trading in assets that are accepted throughout the universe so each NFT will be available for direct purchase using both fiat and crypto currency. Get yours here.

The GWAR Official NFT Collection includes 3 different NFTs, featuring music and brand new, original digital art from Matt Maguire of GWAR. The NFTs in partnership with Fanaply will be all minted and backed on the Ethereum blockchain so they are guaranteed scarce and unique.

Blóthar, had this to say about the release: “Our manager Sleazy P. Martini tells me that with these NFTs, our fans will get some cool, original, never-before-seen GWAR art, and they can own a little piece of the GWAR universe. He also tells me that if we sell enough of them, I can buy lots of curly fries.”

GWAR Official NFT Collection:
Scumdog Legionnaire – Only 10 limited edition NFTs available: The rarest of honors that any human can achieve is to fight (and most likely die) beside the Scumdogs of the Universe. The select few who have achieved this privilege have now become Legend!

Slave of GWAR – Only 50 limited edition NFTs available: Only the cream of the human crop are selected by GWAR to ascend to the status of Slave. In the past, the only way to achieve this honor was through years of physical service to GWAR. Now there is a short cut.

Bohab 4 Lyfe – 250 limited edition NFTs available: Bohabs are humans who worship our Lords and Masters, GWAR. Some claim that the Bohabs are a secret cult, dedicated to chaos and abandon. Some are right. Now you can prove that you are among their ranks with this entry level NFT.

“This is GWAR,” is the powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The film will premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX.

The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennnon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie.

Bob Gorman, author of Let There Be GWAR (2015), and long time artist and performer for GWAR had this to say about the film; “The story that emerges shows the trials and tribulations of GWAR. The founders of this band deserve credit, and that perspective is in there, but it also follows the story of those who have lived with the band and sought to keep it alive these many years.”

Directed by Scott Barber (Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story), with producers Tommy Avallone (Bill Murray Stories), and Josh Goldbloom (V/H/S/94). Executive Producers include Bill Parks, Zach Blair, Matthew Helderman, and Luke Taylor. The film was edited by Casey Matthews.

Last year, while you were all stuck at home. your Lords and Masters GWAR braved the pandemic to reunite with their lost Scumdog brethren for an evening of pure shock rock madness they dubbed “Scumdogs XXX Live.”  The show was filmed in an empty crack house in Richmond, VA and featured the return of beloved GWAR characters Slymenstra Hymen, Sleazy P. Martini, Sexecutioner and Techno Destructo.  

Now you, the Bohabs, have a chance to relive this event over and over again with the release of “Scumdogs Live.” This amazing release is available in three formats (listed below) and can be pre-ordered here!

The Berserker Blóthar, lead throat thing of GWAR, had this to say about the release: “This thing was a three-ring gang bang circus from the drop. I just wanted to hang around with our old friends and get blasted, but of course, we had to face all of our Scumdogs era villains; Techno Destucto, the Redneck From Hell, and the Bad Biker Bitch to name a few. All was well until Slymenstra lit me on fire during her torch dance. With friends like that, who needs enemies?” 

Packages: 3 disc digipak (CD, DVD & BluRay), Vinyl and Cassette

Vinyl Variants: Blue Marble, Spotlight Blue Marble (GWAR.net exclusive), Red Marble (Newbury Comics exclusive) and White (Revolver exclusive)

Live event tracklisting: 1. The Salamanizer 2. The Years Without Light 3. Sexecutioner 4. Black and Huge 5. Vlad the Impaler 6. Death Pod 7. Maggots 8. Love Surgery 9. Horror of Yig 10. King Queen 11. Sick of You 12. Techno’s Song 13. U Ain’t Shit 14. Cool Place to Park 15. Slaughterama

With bonus content on the DVD and BluRay: Behind the Scenes with Sleazy P Martini -- The Return of Techno Destructo -- Bälsäc and Jizmak Meet a Young Fan -- Backstage with the Bad Biker Bitch -- Pustulus Amp Check -- Bonesnapper Meets The Sexecutioner -- Slymenstra’s Green Room

Plus: Behind the Murder -- Ronan on Scumdogs -- Espresso Destructo Coffee -- Vinyl To Die For -- Liquid Death (Keep the Underworld Beautiful)

Special Bonus: A Glimpse Behind the (Actual) Scenes -- Audio Commentary from GWAR

Oh! And don't miss the brand new shirt designed by Chuck Varga!

Bohabs!  It has been over seven human years since the former lead singer of GWAR, the one and only Oderus Urungus departed this plane of existence. Now, High on Plastic Toys and GWAR have teamed up to give you 10 solid  inches of the Immortal Corrupter himself!

The Berserker Blóthar has this to say; “I’ve had a blast with this little guy. I got blackout drunk and played with it in the bathtub. I got a little carried anyway, and I wound up at the ER to have it removed from my No No spot. Just like the old days with Oderus!!!”

Starting today, you can fork over your hard earned cash for your very own Oderus Urungus toy.  This Limited edition measures in at 10" tall and is made of hand-pulled premium Sofubi vinyl by HOPtoys.  These are packaged in a polybag with a premium art card.  Pre-order yours today right here!

The toy will be available in three variants:

• Fully Painted
• Glow In The Dark Translucent Blue (GWAR.net exclusive 150 pieces only)
• Orange with Green Ooze (GWAR.net exclusive 150 pieces only)

Act now, and reserve 10 inches of Oderus to worship in the privacy of your own broken home right here.

While you are in the worshipping mood, don’t forget that your chance to worship at the feet of your Lords and Masters in person is coming this fall.  GWAR are set to  return to the road on the “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour.”  Get dates, tickets and more HERE.

Human Scum, have you received your 5G chip implan-...we mean 'vaccine' yet?  Now that you’ve got a shot in the arm, GWAR will give you a shot in the mouth (of spew) this fall as they return to the road in North America.

The first part of the “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour” will kick off September 16th with a show in the band’s adopted hometown of Richmond, VA and will run through September 19th in Pittsburgh, PA and also includes a stop at RiotFest.  Support on the headline shows will come from Madball and Eyehategod. 

The band then returns to the road October 28th in Norfolk, VA and will criss-cross this mudball planet through December 13th in Washington, DC.  Support will come from the legendary Napalm Death and again Eyehategod.  GWAR will also make an appearance at this year’s “Welcome to Rockville”festival.   A complete list of tour dates can be found below. 

If you are on our mailing list, check your email for the exclusive pre-sale code.  Tickets go on sale to everyone else Friday, June 18th at 10am local time.

“We’ve been saving it up, and we are ready to explode all over the face of this nation with a dazzling flood of chaotic shock rock load. But don’t even try to come to a show on this tour unless you are unvaccinated, covid positive and willing to submit to an enthusiastic rectal temperature check at the hands of our degenerate road crew,” says lead throat thing The Berserker Blóthar

Tour Dates:

$ -with Madball / Eyehategod supporting

x -with Napalm Death / Eyehategod supporting

# -Festival

9/16/21- Richmond, VA - The National $ TICKETS

9/17/21- Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall # TICKETS

9/18/21- Chicago, IL - RiotFest @ Douglas Park $ TICKETS

9/19/21- Pittsburgh, PA  - Mr. Smalls $ TICKETS

10/28/21- Norfolk, VA  - The NorVa x TICKETS

10/29/21- Worcester, MA - The Palladium x TICKETS

10/30/21- Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall x TICKETS

10/31/21- New York, NY - Irving Plaza x TICKETS

11/1/21- Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage x TICKETS

11/2/21- Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom x TICKETS

11/4/21- Milwaukee, WI - The Rave x TICKETS

11/5/21- Detroit, MI - Crofoot Ballroom x TICKETS

11/6/21- Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue x TICKETS

11/7/21- Cleveland, OH - House of Blues x TICKETS

11/8/21- Toronto, ON - The Opera House x TICKETS

11/10/21- Asheville, NC - Orange Peel x TICKETS

11/11/21- Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts x TICKETS

11/12/21- Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade x TICKETS

11/13/21- Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville # TICKETS   

11/15/21- Houston, TX  - Warehouse Live x TICKETS

11/16/21- Dallas, TX  - Gas Monkey Bar &Grill x TICKETS

11/18/21- Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater x TICKETS

11/19/21- Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater x TICKETS

11/20/21- Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues x TICKETS

11/21/21- Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater x TICKETS

11/22/21- San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom x TICKETS

11/23/21- Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater x TICKETS

11/24/21- Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory x TICKETS

11/26/21- Reno, NV - Virginia Street Brewhouse x TICKETS

11/27/21- Boise, ID - Knitting Factory x TICKETS

11/28/21- Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom x TICKETS

11/30/21- Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO x TICKETS

12/1/21- Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom  x TICKETS

12/3/21- Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall x TICKETS

12/4/21- Edmonton, AB - Midway Bar x TICKETS

12/6/21- Billings, MT - Pub Station x TICKETS  

12/7/21- Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater x TICKETS

12/8/21- Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater x TICKETS

12/9/21- Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue x TICKETS

12/10/21- Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre x TICKETS

12/11/21- Sauget, IL - Pop's x TICKETS  

12/13/21- Washington, DC - 9:30 Club x TICKETS

On July 16th, your lords and masters GWAR will release vinyl reissues of their classic albums, Lust In Space (2009) and Bloody Pit of Horror (2010), via Metal Blade Records.

Pre-order your copies right here - where the records are available in the following versions:

GWAR - Lust in Space vinyl versions
- silver vinyl
- clear w/ magenta and purple splatter vinyl

GWAR - Bloody Pit of Horror vinyl versions
- black inside red vinyl
- orange / red melt vinyl

Drummer Jizmak Da Gusha shares his memories of the classic albums, “Many great battles in those years. Good kills. Even lost a few or our own. Hail Flattus! Hail Oderus!”

Chicago, we are coming for you again! Riot Fest 2021 tickets are on sale now -> https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets. We’ll see you in the pit, covered in blood, semen and other human fluids…