Prepare for blood, mayhem, and extraterrestrial chaos—GWAR is celebrating 40 years of interplanetary destruction with a massive 2025 tour. The shock-metal legends will join forces with Static-X, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession for the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour, promising bone-crushing riffs, grotesque spectacles, and enough fake blood to drown a small city.
The Machines Vs. Monsters Tour
Kicking off in Albuquerque, NM, on May 24th, GWAR’s latest invasion will rampage across North America before wrapping up in Oklahoma City, OK, on June 18th. Fans can also catch the band at Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH (May 11) and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL (May 15).
Tour Dates:
May 24 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
May 26 – Wichita, KS @ Cotillion
May 27 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
May 28 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
May 30 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
May 31 – Davenport, IL @ Capitol Theatre
June 1 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live @ 20 Monroe
June 3 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian
June 4 – Ft Wayne, IN @ The Clyde
June 5 – Wheeling, WV @ Capitol Theater
June 7 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome
June 8 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
June 9 – Toronto, ON @ History
June 10 – Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
June 11 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
June 14 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
June 15 – Raleigh, NC @ Piedmont
June 17 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinder’s
June 18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
Festival Appearances:
May 11 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
May 15 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
BlóthR the Berserker Teases Carnage
BlóthR the Berserker, GWAR’s vocalist, gave fans a glimpse of the chaos to come:
“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.”
GWAR: 40 Years of Mayhem
Formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1985, GWAR has built an enduring legacy as one of music’s most outrageous and visually shocking acts. Known for their barbaric costumes, satirical lyrics, and blood-soaked stage shows, they pushed boundaries with their seminal album ‘Scumdogs of the Universe’ (1990), which cemented their place in metal history.
In recent years, GWAR has expanded into merchandise empires with beer, whiskey, coffee, CBD, and skateboards, proving their cultural relevance beyond the stage. Their live performances—equal parts theater and massacre—continue to attract legions of loyal fans who come prepared to get drenched in fake blood and slime.
A Brutal Future Awaits
As GWAR approaches their 40th anniversary, fans can expect new music, special merch drops, and unparalleled live experiences. Whether you’re a longtime Scumdog devotee or a first-time recruit, the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour promises to be a celebration of chaos, spectacle, and unrelenting metal.
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