This year marks the 40th anniversary of your alien overlords in GWAR, pioneers of shock rock who have redefined live performance with their over-the-top theatrics, grotesque costumes, and unapologetic depravity. What better way to celebrate four decades of intergalactic filth, fury, and fluid than by dragging humanity straight into the bowels of the Earth?
On August 22, "GWAR: Live From The Hellmouth" will stream exclusively on VEEPS, delivering a grotesque, one-night-only live performance from deep within the legendary Caverns in Pelham, TN. It’s shock rock history in a hole!
Broadcasting at 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST, the show captures GWAR in their natural element: underground, unhinged, and completely unfiltered. Expect blood, bile, body parts, and the kind of glorious depravity that’s made GWAR the most disgusting—and beloved—shock rock band on Earth.
Early bird tickets are available now at VEEPS.com, with all purchases including access to a seven-day unlimited replay. VEEPS All Access members can watch the show for free as part of their subscription.
Exclusive GWAR bundles will also be available featuring an exclusive t-shirt and Super-Soaker!
About the broadcast, Blothar comments:
"GWAR coming at you live from the very gates of hell. Talk about a shitty gated community, who runs this HOA? We decided to do a gig at a real live hellmouth at the Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. Not since Buffy the Vampire Slayer has a hellmouth seen so much death and destruction. We kicked the devil’s ass, and now you can watch a video stream of the whole bloody affair!"
This special livestream announcement arrives ahead of the release of 'The Return of Gor Gor,' GWAR’s new multimedia release due out July 25th, and ahead of their North American headline tour with support from Helmet, The Dwarves, and Blood Vulture.
Before The Return of Gor Gor Tour officially begins, GWAR will lay waste to the following cities with these live assaults:
GWAR Live:
7/24 - Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater (w/ Lamb of God, Hatebreed)
8/2 - Anchorage, AK @ Williwaw Outdoor Block Party
8/15 - Thornville, OH @ Gathering of The Juggalos*
9/17 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot
9/18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian Theatre
9/19 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
9/20 - Chicago, IL @ Riotfest*
9/21 - Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron
10/05 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock @ Discovery Park*
*Festival appearances
THE RETURN OF GOR GOR TOUR
w/ Helmet, The Dwarves & Blood Vulture
10/18 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex
10/20 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
10/22 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
10/23 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
10/24 - Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse
10/25 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
10/26 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
10/27 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
10/29 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/30 - Penticton, BC @ Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
10/31 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
11/1 - Edmonton, AB @ Fan Park @ Ice District
11/3 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11/5 - Denver, CO @ Summit
11/6 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
11/8 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
11/9 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/11 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
11/12 - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
11/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/15 - Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour*
11/16 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
11/18 - Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
11/19 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
11/20 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
11/21 - New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
11/22 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
*Festival appearance
'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 Masquerade in 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 a Semi-Translucent Etched Deep Purple Vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net and Semi-Translucent Etched Green vinyl at Z2Comics.com. A Deluxe Hardback edition is also available.
'The Return of Gor Gor' marks the next chapter of GWAR, a celebration of past chaos and a prophecy of future destruction. All hail your Lords and Masters. Long live GWAR.