The GWAR “Gor Gor Strikes Back” Tour 2026 stands out as one of the most chaotic and entertaining metal tours of the year, bringing together theatrical shock-rock legends, groove metal pioneers, and one of the most intense grindcore acts in modern metal. We attended the show at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA, on April 18 to capture some exclusive shots. The tour features direct support from SOULFLY and opening act KING PARROT, hitting cities across the United States throughout March and April with a production centered on the return of GWAR’s monstrous dinosaur mascot, Gor Gor.
Australian grinders KING PARROT kick off the night with a ferocious burst of grindcore and thrash, as frontman Matt Young whips the early crowd into a frenzy with relentless speed and chaotic stage energy. SOULFLY follows with a crushing groove metal set led by metal legend Max Cavalera, whose commanding presence and tribal-infused riffs transform the venue into a sea of circle pits and raised fists.
When GWAR finally storms the stage, the night shifts into full theatrical insanity. Led by Blothar the Berserker, the shock metal icons deliver their signature mix of crushing riffs, outrageous costumes, and gallons of colorful fake blood sprayed across the crowd. The highlight of the show comes with the return of Gor Gor, the band’s giant mutant dinosaur mascot, stomping onto the stage during the performance and adding to the absurd storyline that unfolds between songs. Fans are drenched in colorful fluids as GWAR tears through classic tracks like “Sick of You,” “Immortal Corrupter,” and “America Must Be Destroyed,” turning the concert into a chaotic blend of metal performance art and intergalactic comedy.
By the time the final notes fade and the band exits amid smoke and carnage, the audience is soaked, exhausted, and smiling. The “Gor Gor Strikes Back” tour proves that GWAR still reigns supreme as the kings of theatrical metal mayhem, while Soulfly and King Parrot provide the perfect supporting lineup for one of the wildest tours of the year.
Remaining Tour Dates:
April 19 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
April 20 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
April 21 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
April 23 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
April 24 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
April 25 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
April 27 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
April 28 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
April 29 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
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