Get those waterproof slickers out of storage, GWAR’s getting back on the road. The gore-flinging metal vets have announced another run around North America, and this time the Scumdogs are bringing along Helmet, the Dwarves, and Blood Vulture.
GWAR announced the tour today (June 24th), noting that it is both a 40th anniversary tour and a celebration of the band’s in-lore, “long-lost, crack-addicted Dinosaur,” Gor-Gor, who is likewise the focus of their forthcoming The Return of Gor-Gor EP and comic book.
“Gor Gor demands sacrifice,” vocalist Blothar explained in a statement. “The Tyrant Teen is all grown up and he wants love! Don’t look him in the eye!! The beast demands a bride! Come in your bridal finery. An ocean of chiffon to satisfy the bloodlust of the great lizard!”
The band’s “The Return of Gor-Gor Tour” launches October 18th at the Complex in Salt Lake City, and rips around the U.S. and Canada for about a month. Helmet, the Dwarves and Blood Vulture will be there throughout.
Tickets for the “Gor-Gor Tour” go live to the general public on Friday (June 27th), though various pre-sales went up today. More info on ticketing can be found here.
As previously reported, GWAR have a show coming up in Richmond, Virginia with Lamb of God and Hatebreed in July, and they also have a handful pof summer fest appearances on the books. You’ll find all of their date details down below.
The Return of Gor Gor is out July 25th via The Pit Records, and will likewise be complemented by a comic book release through Z2 Comics. GWAR have previewed the mini-platter with advance singles “Lot Lizard” and “The Great Circus Train Disaster.”
GWAR tour dates 2025:
7/24 Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater !
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
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 $
! w/ Lamb of God, Hatebreed
$ with Helmet, the Dwarves, Blood Vulture