Richmond's GWAR Celebrates 40 Years with New Music, Comic Book and Anniversary Tour

‘A Richmond expression’: GWAR celebrates 40th anniversary

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond punk legends GWAR recently celebrated their 40th anniversary -- rocking the Allianz Amphitheater alongside Lamb of God and metalcore band Hatebreed. While reminiscing about decades of over-the-top costumes, props and effects, members of the band are still looking to the future, always looking to outdo their last performance. When asked "what is GWAR?" the band members shared a variety of answers. "It's a satirica…

Richmond's GWAR celebrates 40 years with new music, comic book and anniversary tour

RICHMOND, Va. Richmond-based shock rock legends GWAR are marking four decades of theatrical metal mayhem with a new multimedia release titled "The Return of Gor Gor."The band's 40th anniversary celebration includes new music, a comic book, a tour, a Los Angeles art gallery exhibition, and an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con."Lordy, lordy, look who's 40. It's ugly, old GWAR. I always knew that GWAR was immortal, could never die. As a matter of f…

GWAR – Return Of The Gor Gor (EP)

I first became aware of GWAR back in 1990 via their Scumdogs Of The Universe album and have been following their bloodstained, semen-splattered antics ever since. While many bands adopt a strong visual presence as a way to disguise actual talent (did somebody mention Mötley Crüe?) there’s no worries with this Virginian crew. Since bursting onto the metal scene like a popped pimple in 1984, they’ve left an intriguing trail of vinyl in their wake.…