The galactic overlords of shock rock, GWAR, are set to celebrate 40 years of blood-drenched mayhem with their most monstrous tour yet. In 2025, GWAR will conquer North America alongside industrial metal titans Static-X for the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour. This sonic battle kicks off on May 24 in Albuquerque, NM, and will leave a trail of chaos through June 18, wrapping up in Oklahoma City, OK.

Joining GWAR and Static-X on this unholy trek are industrial rockers Dope and metal outfit A Killer’s Confession. Expect nothing less than a mind-melting fusion of face-shredding riffs, grotesque theatrics, and over-the-top spectacle.

Tour Dates:

• 05/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
• 05/26: Wichita, KS @ Cotillion
• 05/27: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
• 05/28: St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
• 05/30: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
• 05/31: Davenport, IL @ Capitol Theatre
• 06/01: Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live @ 20 Monroe
• 06/03: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian
• 06/04: Ft Wayne, IN @ The Clyde
• 06/05: Wheeling, WV @ Capitol Theater
• 06/07: Wallingford, CT @ The Dome
• 06/08: Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
• 06/09: Toronto, ON @ History
• 06/10: Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
• 06/11: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
• 06/12: TBA
• 06/14: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
• 06/15: Raleigh, NC @ Piedmont
• 06/17: Kansas City, MO @ Grinder’s
• 06/18: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

Festival Appearances:

• 05/11: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
• 05/15: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville

Pre-sale tickets are available now for GWAR devotees. Two elite VIP packages are up for grabs, including:

• Standard Bohab Package: Exclusive GWAR merch (shirt, laminate, signed 8×10, cinch bag) and a meet-and-greet with the band.
• Ultimate Sacrifice Package: Includes all Standard Bohab perks plus the once-in-a-lifetime chance to die on stage as a sacrifice to GWAR!

General tickets hit the market Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time. Secure your spot now for this historic massacre.

Bl0thR the Berserker Teases Unrelenting Carnage:
“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.”

Since 1985, GWAR has carved out their legacy with their larger-than-life personas, barbaric interplanetary warrior costumes, and concerts that spray audiences with fake blood and other bodily fluids. Albums like Scumdogs of the Universe solidified their place in metal history, while recent ventures into beer, whiskey, CBD, and even coffee ensure GWAR’s empire stretches far beyond music.

As GWAR charges into their 40th year, expect new music, brutal theatrics, and the same unapologetic fun that has captivated fans for decades.

Prepare yourself. The Machines Vs. Monsters tour awaits.