GWAR - shock rock artist

shock rock

GWAR

shock rock thrash metal crossover thrash

Playing 2 festivals in 2026

About GWAR

GWAR is an American shock rock band formed in Richmond, Virginia, known for elaborate alien costumes, satirical lyrics, and theatrical stage shows involving fake blood and gore. Their music blends thrash metal with punk and shock rock theatrics.

3festivals
2026season

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Upcoming Festivals

Louder Than Life

Louder Than Life

Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026 Louisville, Kentucky, United States Life Stage · Thursday, 17 September · 13:20 Riot Fest

Riot Fest

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026 Chicago, Illinois, United States Radical · Friday, 18 September · 20:55

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History

Past Appearances

Vans Warped Tour D.C.

Vans Warped Tour D.C.

Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 Washington, DC, United States Main Stage
Heard together

Frequently on the Same Lineups

Artists most often on the same festival lineups as GWAR.

Thrice Thrice 3 shared · Louder Than Life, Riot Fest Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday 3 shared · Louder Than Life, Riot Fest Vana Vana 3 shared · Louder Than Life, Riot Fest Rise Against Rise Against 3 shared · Louder Than Life, Riot Fest Hot Mulligan Hot Mulligan 2 shared · Louder Than Life, Vans Warped Tour D.C. DAISY GRENADE DAISY GRENADE 2 shared · Riot Fest, Vans Warped Tour D.C. SACE6 SACE6 2 shared · Louder Than Life, Vans Warped Tour D.C. HOLY WARS HOLY WARS 2 shared · Louder Than Life, Vans Warped Tour D.C. Arm's Length Arm's Length 2 shared · Riot Fest, Vans Warped Tour D.C. Caskets Caskets 2 shared · Louder Than Life, Vans Warped Tour D.C.

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