Shock rock titans GWAR are set to hit the road this fall with their “The Stoned Age Tour,” supporting their latest album, The New Dark Ages. The tour kicks off on October 17 at House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will wrap up on November 20 at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joining GWAR on this raucous tour are black metal legends Dark Funeral and hardcore noise aficionados Squid Pisser, with Cancer Bats joining for select dates. This lineup promises an electrifying blend of genres and performance styles, making it a must-see event for fans of heavy music.
GWAR’s lead vocalist, Blöthar The Berserker, teased the tour’s theme in his typical irreverent fashion: “Get ready to mumble!!! On this tour we will Chronic-le the embarrassing loser takes all choice between a neurodivergent fascist and a desiccated mummy to be the leader of the free world. What could possibly go wrong?”
“The Stoned Age Tour” Dates:
Oct. 17 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Oct. 18 – Tempe/Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
Oct. 19 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Oct. 20 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Oct. 22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
Oct. 23 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House
Oct. 24 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Oct. 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
Oct. 27 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Oct. 29 – Lincoln, NE @ The Bourbon Theatre
Oct. 30 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
Oct. 31 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Nov. 01 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
Nov. 02 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
Nov. 03 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
Nov. 05 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Nov. 06 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Nov. 08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall*
Nov. 09 – Richmond, VA @ The National*
Nov. 10 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz*
Nov. 11 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel*
Nov. 13 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
Nov. 15 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Factory
Nov. 16 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
Nov. 17 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Nov. 19 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov. 20 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
(*Cancer Bats replaces Dark Funeral on select dates.)
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time, with pre-sales starting on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
In celebration of the tour, GWAR is reissuing their seminal album Hell-O! on blood-spattered clear vinyl for its 36th anniversary. This special edition will be available from September 13 via Pit Records and features expanded artwork and rare photos. Alongside the reissue, GWAR is bringing back their infamous “GWAR Must Die” t-shirts, adding a nostalgic touch for longtime fans.
Don’t miss the chance to witness GWAR’s legendary live show as they bring their chaotic energy and theatrical madness across North America this fall.
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