American heavy metal shock rockers GWAR are currently storming across North America on their headlining 40th Anniversary Tour, “The Return of Gor Gor 2025.” We caught their explosive set at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, on October 23, bringing you exclusive shots from this wild, blood-soaked spectacle.
Known for their grotesque, over-the-top costumes and elaborate stage antics, GWAR have built a universe all their own — an outrageous blend of science fiction, mythology, and medieval barbarism. Each performance tells another chapter in the band’s ongoing saga, with members portraying fearsome interplanetary warriors and darkly comic antiheroes.
For four decades, the band’s mix of violent, sexual, and satirical humor has earned them both acclaim and controversy, solidifying their place as one of metal’s most infamous live acts. Their stage shows, notorious for spraying audiences with fake blood and bodily fluids, have become a trademark of GWAR’s twisted art and earned them the “shock rock” label time and time again.
Front-beast Blöthar the Berserker shared about the tour: “Gor Gor demands sacrifice! The Tyrant Teen is all grown up and he wants love! Don’t look him in the eye! The beast demands a bride! Come in your bridal finery — an ocean of chiffon to satisfy the bloodlust of the great lizard!”
HELMET, THE DWARVES, and BLOOD VULTURE are joining GWAR as support on this monstrous trek, making each stop a must-see event for metal fans and chaos enthusiasts alike.
Don’t miss your chance to witness “The Return of Gor Gor 2025” when it hits your city. For tickets and VIP packages, visit gwar.net.
Remaining tour dates:
October 23, 2025 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
October 24, 2025 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
October 25, 2025 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
October 26, 2025 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom
October 27, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
October 29, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
October 30, 2025 – Penticton, BC – Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
October 31, 2025 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
November 1, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Fan Park @ Ice District
November 3, 2025 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
November 5, 2025 – Denver, CO – Summit
November 6, 2025 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
November 8, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
November 9, 2025 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
November 11, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
November 12, 2025 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
November 13, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
November 15, 2025 – Orlando, FL – Warped Tour *
November 16, 2025 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
November 18, 2025 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
November 19, 2025 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
November 20, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
November 21, 2025 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
November 22, 2025 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
*Festival appearance
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