After a Successful First Run of Dates,
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Extends Their Celebration of the
50th Anniversary of Physical Graffiti

Next Round of Tour Dates to Run Throughout August

Public On Sale This Friday, May 30

 On the heels of a successful tour that brought multiple sell outs, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back with another round of dates to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Led Zeppelin classic, Physical Graffiti. The latest 22-city trek is billed as An Evening with JBLZE Celebrating 50 Years of Physical Graffiti. The show made headlines as JBLZE has been performing all the songs from the album that fans have been clamoring to hear including classics such as “The Wanton Song” and “Kashmir” live alongside deeper cuts like “In The Light” and “Boogie With Stu.” The evening is also made up of other Led Zeppelin favorites including “Good Times Bad Times,” “Whole Lotta Love” and of course “Stairway To Heaven.” The tour kicks off on August 1 in Omaha, NE and wraps August 31 in Vancouver, BC. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Denver, CO (August 08), Napa, CA (August 16), Bakersfield, CA (August 23) and Seattle, WA (August 30) to name a few markets. Public on sale for tickets with begin on Friday, May 30 and more information on all tickets and performances can be found at https://www.jasonbonham.net.

At the time of the first tour announcement, Jason Bonham had this to say: “This is my favorite Led Zeppelin album of all time. Being able to celebrate it the way we are planning on this tour is something I am extremely excited about. I can’t wait for people to come out and see these shows and celebrate this extraordinary record with us. My goal is to play at least 50 shows to commemorate 50 years…And don’t worry there will be plenty of other songs that you also love played that night.”

JBLZE August Tour Dates

Fri, Aug 01 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Sat, Aug 02 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
Sun, Aug 03 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Tue, Aug 05 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
Thu, Aug 07 – Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Fri, Aug 08 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
Sun, Aug 10 – Park City, UT – Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater at Deer Valley Resort
Tue, Aug 12 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater
Wed, Aug 13 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
Fri, Aug 15 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Sat, Aug 16 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
Sun, Aug 17 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
Tue, Aug 19 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre
Thu, Aug 21 – Anaheim, CA – Grove of Anaheim
Fri, Aug 22 – Alpine, CA – Viejas Casino & Resort
Sat, Aug 23 – Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Theater
Mon, Aug 25 – Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair
Tue, Aug 26 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Music & Arts Festival
Wed, Aug 27 – Boise, ID – Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Fri, Aug 29 – Spokane, WA – Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
Sat, Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Sun, Aug 31 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre

Previously Announced JBLZE Tour Dates

Wed, May 28 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay *
Thu, May 29 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre *
Fri, May 30 – Henderson, NV – Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino – Backyard Amphitheater *
Sat, May 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre *

PAUL BOOTH
The Dark Lord of Ink
Announced as Headliner of Monster Energy Tattoo X
at DWP’s Inkcarceration Festival – Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield
July 18 – 20, 2025

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Paul Booth’s sinister artistry is set to haunt the Ohio State Reformatory. Are you ready to be marked by the master? Book directly with Paul and have your appointment ready for when you hit The Yard.

“A lot of great bands and a lot of great tattooers all in one place! Plus, I really dig the history and horror of the location of Inkcarceration Festival at legendary haunted Shawshank Prison …Really looking forward to the Show.”- Paul Booth

Don’t miss Paul Booths latest merch items including Devil’s Pact Coffee.

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About Paul Booth:

Paul Booth is a world-renowned artist known for his haunting and evocative artwork. Booth has established himself as a master of the macabre, exploring themes of mortality, spirituality, and the human condition in his striking paintings and tattoos.

Paul Booth has been a renowned figure in the world of dark and surrealist, gothic art for almost four decades. A fine artist, tattooist, filmmaker, sculptor and musician, Booth has become synonymous with transgressive and provocative work which spans a vast range of expressive forms. This variety, and continually developing style, has generated a fanbase comprising of both the counterculture and the mainstream.

Booth’s early creative projects came as a result of a desire to express complex and, often challenging, subject matter. Mental illness, psychosis, torment and abuse are often dealt with in his work; the results of which has made him a permanent fixture in the realm of alternative culture. Booth has also been recognized and inducted by the National Arts Club – the oldest and one of the most respected art institutions in the United States today.

In the 1990s, Booth’s inimitable style led to high demand within the celebrity circuit, and he soon became the go-to artist for top-tier clients such as Slayer, Pantera, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Sepultura, Cradle of Filth and the stars of the WWE (including The Undertaker and Aleister Black). It was with this enviable client list that Booth found himself one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world. Additionally, demand for his fine art pieces and album artwork grew, and with it, the Last Rites brand which Booth has been developing since the late ‘80s.

Booth’s flagship project, Last Rites Tattoo Theatre & Gallery, occupied three-stories in Manhattan and was a testament to the creativity and drive of the artist’s vision, with each room adorned with a multimedia installation of unforgettable resonance.

In recent years his work has featured in everything from Rolling Stone, (which on its March 28, 2002 magazine cover, declared Paul Booth “The New King of Rock and Roll Tattoos.”) to Forbes.

As well as fine art, Booth has used his technical skills to design homewear, clothing and jewelry, all of which was well received, critically and commercially; released an EP titled Shadows Remain with his dark wave band Corpse Flower (featuring Eve Minor) in 2023 and published his debut novel Mortal Skin in 2024.

With over half a million social media fans in eager anticipation of his actions, Booth is always sought after. The only thing we know about his next move, however, is that it will be remarkable.

METALLICA a/k/a THE BLACK ALBUM CERTIFIED 20X PLATINUM
MASTER OF PUPPETS CERTIFIED 8X PLATINUM

Metallica is as surprised as anyone to learn that two of their landmark albums have attained new RIAA certifications:

Metallica’s self-titled fifth album a/k/a The Black Album has been certified 20x platinum for sales in excess of 20 million copies, while the band’s third full length, Master of Puppets, has been certified 8x platinum having crossed the eight million mark.

The Black Album’s 1991 release not only gave Metallica its first #1 album in no fewer than 10 countries, including a 4-week run at #1 in the U.S., its unrelenting series of singles — “Enter Sandman”, “The Unforgiven”, “Nothing Else Matters”, “Wherever I May Roam”, and “Sad But True” — fueled the band’s rise to stadium headlining, radio and MTV dominating household name status. The album’s reception from the press was similarly charged, building over the years from the top 10 of the 1991 Village Voice Pazz & Jop national critics poll to becoming a constant presence in the likes of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. The Black Album’s impact and relevance continue to grow with successive generations—it remains unchallenged as the best-selling album of the Luminate era, outselling every release in every genre over the past 30+ years.

Metallica’s 1986 breakthrough third LP Master of Puppets has attained 8x platinum status, having sold more than eight million albums. The heaviest rock album ever to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,” Master of Puppets has long been regarded as a watershed moment in the history of rock music. The album’s peerless balance of sheer power and complex song craft would earn Metallica its first gold record, elevating the band to new heights of critical acclaim on the strength of enduring favorites including “Battery,” “Orion” and of course the title track, speaking of which…

… “Master of Puppets” recently followed “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters” as the third Metallica song to join the billion streams club, becoming the second longest song to do so. Clocking in at 8:36, “Master…” now sits between former second longest billion streamer “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin (8:02) and reigning champion Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).”

Metallica is currently in the midst of the third year of its M72 World Tour, which has seen the band play to more than three million fans across the globe. The M72 shows have been breaking attendance records from Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium to the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse NY, while generating some of the most positive critical notes of the band’s career — and in one case, actual seismic activity, thanks to the unbridled enthusiasm of 70,000+ fans attending the first-ever concert at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg VA.

For M72 tour dates and more, go to Metallica.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 23, 2025  

It was more than just a concert. It was a full-blown sonic and visual experience as Metallica stormed Lincoln Financial Field Friday night on the first of two dates in their much-hyped “M72 World Tour.” With over 50,000 multi-generational fans in attendance, the night was a blistering showcase of the band’s enduring power and their willingness to evolve even four decades into their career. 

Three-story-high, cutting-edge LED screens transformed the entire stadium. Suddenly, every seat was the best seat in the house. These visuals didn’t just support the performance—they became part of the story. 

Metallica kicked off the evening with “Creeping Death,” a Biblical tale turned metal classic that hit like a thunderbolt. From there, the setlist traveled through time, covering all eras of their discography. Staples like “Harvester of Sorrow,” “Fuel,” and “Sad but True” kept the old-school faithful happy, but it was the inclusion of newer tracks like “If Darkness Had a Son” and the title track “72 Seasons” that added freshness to the show’s familiar formula. 

The 2023 album 72 Seasons served as both a thematic and sonic backbone of the concert. As front man James Hetfield has explained, the title refers to the first 18 years of life—72 seasons of formative experiences. The maturity and introspection of this theme could be felt throughout the night, especially in darker, emotionally heavier songs like “The Day That Never Comes” and “Orion,” the latter an instrumental tribute to late bassist Cliff Burton that remains hauntingly beautiful. 

The emotional peak of the night may well have been “Seek and Destroy.” All four members—Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo—clustered together in the Snake Pit, recreating the gritty intimacy of their garage days. The moment was raw, real, and exhilarating. For fans close enough to reach out and touch Hetfield, it was unforgettable. 

The musicianship was flawless. Hetfield’s voice is still a thunderous growl, Ulrich’s drumming sharp and relentless, Hammett’s solos blistering, and Trujillo a force of nature on bass. Pulling off a production of this size night after night isn’t just about the band—it takes a massive effort from a tight-knit touring and local crew, and Metallica made sure to tip their hats to them. 

While the show leaned heavily into the darkness that has always defined the band’s aesthetic, the atmosphere was anything but depressing. There’s a strange kind of joy that pulses through a Metallica crowd—a intense sense of unity forged through shared struggles and triumphs. When Metallica launched into ‘Nothing Else Matters,’ the stadium was transformed. Tens of thousands of cell phone lights flickered to life, dancing like a sea of fireflies in the dark, casting a soft, ethereal glow over the crowd. It was a moment of collective stillness, as if time paused and 50,000 hearts beat to the same melody. 

If the first night of Metallica’s Philly takeover was any indication, this isn’t a nostalgia act on autopilot—it’s a living, breathing, headbanging beast of a band that still has a lot to say. And on this night in South Philly, they said it loud and clear. 

Photo credit by: Aaylan Zapotoczny 

Walter Zapotoczny is an author, historian, and local music fan. He can be reached at mail@wzaponline.com. 

NEW DOCUMENTARY ‘THE BALLAD OF JUDAS PRIEST’ IN PRODUCTION FROM SONY MUSIC VISION

Film Co-Directed by Sam Dunn and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello

Produced by Emmy and Peabody-Winning Banger Films

Photo Credit: Andy ‘Elvis’ McGovern

Sony Music Vision, in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK and Epic Records, today announced the production of The Ballad of Judas Priest, a new documentary about legendary GRAMMY-winning English heavy metal band Judas Priest and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll.

Co-directed by documentary filmmaker Sam Dunn and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello in his directorial debut, the documentary will celebrate the legendary band’s lasting impact on music and culture with their influence reaching far beyond metal. Featuring unforgettable anthems and pop culture staples like “Breaking the Law” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” The Ballad of Judas Priest will capture the passion, resilience and enduring legacy of a band whose music and story continue to inspire generations.

Rising from humble, working-class roots in Birmingham, UK, to become global rock legends, Judas Priest didn’t just help shape heavy metal culture – they forged it. Widely credited as being one of the pioneers of the Heavy Metal genre in the 1970s, Judas Priest has sold more than 50 million records and released 19 studio albums for their legion of dedicated fans around the world. In 2022, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With their 2024 album “Invincible Shield,” the band became the first heavy metal band to release studio albums 50 years apart. The album drew widespread acclaim, receiving a GRAMMY nomination for Best Metal Performance. This fall, they will be joined by Alice Cooper for a co-headlining tour across 22 North American cities.

Judas Priest said, “We have lived and breathed metal for over five decades, and finally in this documentary we are summoning our congregation to officially witness our lives uncensored, in a never-before-seen way…the cassock comes off, revealing Priest in all its metal glory!”

“While some may know Judas Priest for their huge hits that have shaped the heavy metal genre, there is so much more to their story,” co-directors Morello and Dunn said. “Tracing their incredible 50-year journey, this film will capture how Judas Priest both defined the sound and look of metal, but also made it a more inclusive place along the way. We are grateful to the band for allowing us such intimate, unfiltered access to their lives and look forward to bringing this film to the metal masses around the world.”

The documentary is a production of Banger Films and directed by Sam Dunn and Tom Morello. Producers include Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn. It is executive produced by Tom Morello, Rick Krim, Sheila Stepanek, and Jayne Andrews. Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener and Abby Davis serve as executive producers for Sony Music Vision. Sylvia Rhone is executive producer for Epic Records. The film is presented and distributed by Sony Music Vision.

GWAR & Mischief Toys
Unleash Limited-Edition “Minion Gastley” Toy
Order HERE

New Multimedia Release ‘The Return of Gor Gor’
Out July 25th via Pit Records

📸: Shawn Stanley

Pre-Order from Pit Records HERE

On Tour Now!

Mischief Toys and GWAR have formed an unholy alliance that blends heavy metal mayhem with cult collectible culture. At the center of this twisted partnership is Mischief Toys’ beloved hellion, Gastley—now transformed by the Scumdogs into Minion Gastley, a mutated servant oozing with grotesque charm and unmistakable hints of Balsac the Jaws of Death himself.

This limited-edition crossover celebrates the fusion of music and mischief, offering fans multiple colorways of Minion Gastley along with matching merch. Whether you’re a designer toy collector, a GWAR maniac, or both, this drop delivers the chaos you crave.

In addition, a special blue-spattered variant—exclusive to GWAR.net—will be limited to just 150 pieces for the most diehard Scumdogs.

In true GWAR fashion, Minion Gastley’s suffering doesn’t end there. The poor beast has been condemned to clean toilets, mop blood, and tend to the wreckage as the band lays waste to the galaxy on tour.

Available Now at MischiefToys.com:

With each purchase, fans will receive one, randomly selected variant:
=> Minion Gastley – Classic “Unscathed” Version (320 pieces) – $55
=> Blacklight-Reactive Green Spatter Gastley (100 pieces) – $55
=> Red Spatter Gastley (50 pieces) – $55

Available for direct purchase:

=> Signed Classic Unscathed Gastley (30 pieces) – $85
(Signed by Blothar, Jizmak Da Gusha, Grodius Maximus, Balsac the Jaws of Death,
Bonesnapper, Sawborg Destructo, and Beefcake the Mighty)
=> Matching Merch: enamel pins, 11×17 blacklight poster, t-shirt, snapback hat, dad hat

Christopher Gast, founder of Mischief Toys comments:

“This collaboration brings together two of the things we love most: GWAR—the most gloriously chaotic band in the universe—and Gastley, our beloved little hellion from the Netherworld. We’re thrilled for fans of both to revel in the madness together.”

PROGRESSIVE MUSIC ICONS DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE THE PARASOMNIA 2025 TOUR ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULED TO KICK OFF ON SEPTEMBER 5th

Latest Run is an Evening With the Iconic Lineup of James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess to Celebrate the Band’s Chart-Topping 16th Studio Album Parasomnia

Information on all tickets and VIP Packages can be found at https://dreamtheater.net/tour/

On the heels of their successful 2025 40th Anniversary sold-out North American tour that wrapped at Radio City Music Hall in March, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing another run of dates in the United States. As referenced nightly from the stage on the last run, the upcoming tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater that will celebrate the band’s recent chart-topping 16th studio album, Parasomnia. The tour is scheduled for 30 cities across the United States and kicks off September 5th in Reading, PA and runs through October 25th where it wraps in Long Island, NY. The tour will make stops in Orlando, FL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO and Providence, RI among others. Dream Theater will be performing their latest album in its entirety as well as classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. More information on all tickets and VIP packages can be found at https://dreamtheater.net/tour/.

An Evening With Dream Theater Parasomnia 2025 Tour

September 5 – Reading, PA – Santander PAC
September 6 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric
September 9 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston PAC
September 10 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound Amphitheater
September 12 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
September 13 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
September 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy (40th Anniversary Tour Rescheduled Date)
September 16 – Charlotte, NC – Owens Auditorium
September 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center
September 19 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life (Festival)
September 21 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
September 22 – Peoria, IL – Prairie Home Alliance Theater
September 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
September 25 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre
September 27 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
September 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
October 3 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock (Festival)
October 4 – Oceanside, CA – Frontwave Arena
October 5 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Terrace Theater
October 7 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center – Ikeda Theater
October 8 – El Paso, TX – Abraham Chavez Theatre
October 11 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater
October 13 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
October 14 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
October 17 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond
October 18 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre
October 20 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
October 22 – Providence, RI – Veterans Memorial Auditorium
October 23 – Schenectady, NY – Proctor’s Theatre
October 25 – Long Island, NY – Nassau Coliseum

An album that was fifteen years in the making, Dream Theater released their sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia on February 7, 2025, via their longtime label home, Inside Out Music/Sony Music. From the opening track “In The Arms Of Morpheus” to the closer of “The Shadow Man Incident,” Dream Theater returned with a collection of songs that showcased what has earned the band a loyal following for four decades. Clocking in at 71 minutes, Parasomnia debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums, the Hard Music Albums and Current Rock Albums chart selling over 18,000 combined units the first week. It also debuted at #41 on the Billboard 200 which is notable for a progressive metal band and shows the bands devout fanbase. Parasomnia is a term for disruptive, sleep-related disturbances including sleepwalking, sleep paralysis, and night terrors. The album was produced by Petrucci, engineered by James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin, and mixed by Andy Sneap. Hugh Syme returns once again to lend his creative vision to the cover art. More information can be found at: www.dreamtheater.net.

The track listing for Parasomnia is:

1) In The Arms Of Morpheus (5:22)
2) Night Terror (9:55)
3) A Broken Man (8:30)
4) Dead Asleep (11:06)
5) Midnight Messiah (7:58)
6) Are We Dreaming? (1:28)
7) Bend The Clock (7:24)
8) The Shadow Man Incident (19:32)

In a pre-concert interview ahead of Brit Floyd’s performance at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on May 9, 2025, bassist and lead vocalist Ian Cattell shared insights into the band’s “Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour.” Cattell, a founding member of Brit Floyd and a Syracuse native, discussed the tour’s significance in celebrating Pink Floyd’s iconic 1975 album. He emphasized the band’s commitment to delivering an authentic and immersive experience, complete with elaborate visuals, including a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables, and theatrics.

HERSHEY, PA – May 9, 2025
Under the glow of lasers and the pulse of perfectly synced sound, Brit Floyd returned to the Hershey Pennsylvania at the Giant Center on Friday night treating a crowd of 3,500 to a mesmerizing celebration of Pink Floyd’s legacy. The evening marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wish You Were Here album, and the band delivered a show as ambitious as the music it honored.

Getting ready for sound check, musical director Damian Darlington was on stage making some last-minute adjustments to the lighting rig. “I am a perfectionist,” he said underscoring what sets Brit Floyd apart: a deep, almost obsessive commitment to accuracy and atmosphere.

From the first note, it was clear—this wasn’t just a tribute; it was a resurrection. Brit Floyd’s signature production values were on full display, from the award-winning laser and light show to the massive circular screen projecting original Pink Floyd visuals. Every beam of light, every ripple of color, was intricately programmed and timed to match the music, making for a completely immersive experience.
The band launched into Wish You Were Here, including “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Have a Cigar,” “Welcome to the Machine,” and of course, the hauntingly emotional title track. The audience was spellbound, erupting into applause and standing ovations throughout the night.

Bass player Ian Cattell anchored the sound with his signature blend of finesse and power, switching seamlessly between his new headless Washburn Status and his classic Fender Precision. Cattell also handled lead vocals on several tracks, channeling the spirit of the original performances with both reverence and originality. Damian Darlington, switching effortlessly between lead guitar and lap steel, delivered soaring solos that drew waves of applause and cheers from the crowd. Edo Scordo added his own guitar wizardry, while Ryan Saranich’s saxophone solos soared—each note delivered with expressive nuance and impeccable control, adding depth and emotion that resonated throughout the arena.

The show’s emotional peak came during “The Great Gig in the Sky.” Canadian Idol winner Eva Avila, joined by former Pink Floyd backing vocalist Machan Taylor, stunned the crowd with a vocal performance that built from delicate to explosive. Their harmonies brought the house to its feet, a truly magical moment in a night full of them

Keyboardist Matt Riddle and drummer Arran Ahmun laid down a flawless rhythmic foundation, faithfully channeling the spirit of Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright and Nick Mason. The backing vocalists Eva, Machan, and Genevieve Little enriched the soundscape with lush harmonies. Together, the ensemble embodied what Rolling Stone has dubbed “the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience.”

At the end of the show, Damian’s guitar solo of “Comfortably Numb” had the crowd on their feet asking for more. If the roar of the Hershey audience was any indication, that legacy is alive and well. And for one unforgettable night, Brit Floyd made sure no one forgot what made Pink Floyd’s music so transcendent in the first place.

Photo credit by: Aaylan Zapotoczny

Walter Zapotoczny is an author, historian, and local Pink Floyd fan. He can be reached at mail@wzaponline.com.

Donner Acoustic Guitar “APL” Multi Effects Pedal

Features:

• 6 IR Body Simulations: Quickly switch between classic acoustic tones.
• 8 Effects Mod: Enhance your sound with a variety of effects.
• OTG Outputs: Capture high-fidelity audio directly to your device.
• Loop Recording: 8-minute loop for creative layering.
• Auto Notch: Prevent feedback with automatic frequency sweep.
• Tuner: Accurate tuning with Bypass or Mute options.

Our Score: 4 out of 5 Stars

From the bedroom to the stage Donner’s “APL Multi Effects Pedal” has everything you need to elevate your acoustic instrumentation to the next level. At first glance the “APL” looks like just another compact all in one floor unit however, after further inspection we found that underneath the brightly colored heavy duty housing was a smorgasbord of options that other pedals in this price range don’t even come close to offering.

Effects wise you get 8 classic effects including chorus, tremolo, phase, overdrive, echo, hall reverb, plate reverb and delay & reverb. Each effect has its own set of parameters which users can adjust to their individual liking via an easy to use multi-knob. Also available are 8 dedicated parameters knobs which control bass, mid, treble, compression, gain, mix, impact and range. Having these dedicated knobs certain made dialing in sounds a breeze however it did take a minute or two to figure out that the impact and range knobs actually work in conjunction with the effects select knob allowing you to control your effects levels via those two knobs. Users also have access to onboard tuner by simply holding down the left toggle switch.

If you have ever played an acoustic instrument in an amplified setting then you know how difficult it can be to control feedback. Thanks to the APL’s Automatic notch & Anti-howling feature you can quickly eliminate or reduce specific frequencies helping you have a more stable performance with just the push of a button. Even at lower volumes where feedback wasn’t as much of an issue this was a welcomed addition to the unit.

The “APL” right toggle button controls the looper which is capable of 8-minutes of recording time along with an infinite amount of overlay tracks and thanks to the units USB connectivity loops can be easily exported to a computer via USB for secondary editing and creation. I really enjoyed this feature as it made the recording and transferring of riffs quick and easy and eliminated the need for additional equipment. The “APL” has a variety of interfaces, including TRS, AUX, OTG, PHONE, which can be connected to mobile devices, speakers, headphones, etc furthering the units versatility.

If all that wasn’t enough Donner also chose to include IR Modeler. This was probably my favorite feature of this whole things as the modeler allows you to replicate practically any guitar body out there. All the favorites are from Taylor, Martin and Gibson come pre-programmed and many others can be downloaded and emulated giving your guitar even more tonal capabilities.

If you have been looking for an all in one multi-unit and interface then look no further than the Donner “APL”. From its sturdy build quality and bright led display screen to its robust tonal features and a multitude of connectivity options you will be hard pressed to find another unit of this quality. With an MSRP of just $218.99 you get a lot of bang for your buck. Though I would have liked to have seen a few more controllable effects and parameters the units overall ease of use and build quality far out weighed this minute short coming.

To order your own Donner APL Multi Effect Unit click here.

98° BRINGS THEIR LEGACY ‘FULL CIRCLE’ WITH NEW ALBUM FEATURING RE-RECORDINGS, NEW SONGS, AND TOTAL CREATIVE CONTROL

Photo credit: Trevor Paul

LISTEN TO ‘FULL CIRCLE’ HERE!

For decades, the music industry thrived on contracts that kept artists from owning their own work, but those days are over. 98°, the multi-platinum, chart-dominating vocal group that soundtracked an era, is reclaiming their catalog and their career with their new album, ‘Full Circle’, out TODAY, May 9, 2025, through XOXO Entertainment Corp. A bold blend of past and present, the record features five brand-new tracks alongside re- recordings of their biggest hits, giving the group full ownership of the songs that helped define late ‘90s and early 2000s pop.

LISTEN TO ‘FULL CIRCLE’ HERE

Managed by the legendary Johnny Wright and Joe Lilak at Wright Entertainment Group, 98° has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, earning eight Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four Top 10 singles, and a No. 2 smash with “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” in 2000. Their signature harmonies and R&B-tinged ballads became anthems of an era, from “The Hardest Thing” (No. 5, Billboard Hot 100) to “Because of You” (No. 3, Billboard Hot 100, Platinum-certified), securing their status as one of the most successful vocal groups of their time.

“Everything about this album is intentional,” says Nick Lachey, “We wanted to revisit these songs not just because fans love them, but because they’re part of our story. We lived them, we built this career from them, and now, we own them. That’s what Full Circle is about.”

This isn’t just a nostalgia play—it’s a reclamation. In an era where legendary acts are rewriting the rules, Full Circle proves that 98° is not just reflecting on their past but actively shaping their future. The album’s five new tracks showcase their evolution while staying true to the R&B-infused harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that first captured audiences. Lead single “Got U” sets the tone, written by Nick Lachey, Soulshock & Karlin (Whitney Houston, Usher), and Alex Cantrell (JoJo, Fantasia), and produced by Anders Bagge (Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias). Other highlights include “Stranger Things (Have Happened),” produced by Noah Conrad (BTS, Niall Horan, Chappell Roan), and “Tremble,” crafted by Grammy-winning producer Dave Audé (Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, U2) and the album’s focus track, “Mona Lisa,” featuring international superstar Janine, and produced by Multi-Platinum hitmaker Adam H. Hurstfield (Ray J, Ne-Yo, Elise Estrada, BoA, Girls Generation, Super Junior, DJ Khaled, Loverboy).

“We’ve lived with these hit songs for so many years they feel almost like old friends.” says Justin Jeffre “I think we’ve grown as artists and singers through the years so it was exciting to revisit those hits and try to capture that same feeling that made them hits while trying to make them even better than the original recordings.”

Then come the re-recordings—massive pop and R&B hits that once ruled the Billboard charts and now belong fully to the band. “Because of You,” “The Hardest Thing,” “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche),” and “I Do (Cherish You)” all return with a fresh yet faithful approach, reaffirming 98°’s legacy as one of the most enduring vocal groups of their generation. Fans can also expect an exclusive Taglish version of “I Do (Cherish You),” featuring powerhouse vocalist Katrina Velarde, bridging the group’s deep-rooted connection to their loyal Filipino fanbase.

“The old industry model was built to keep artists in the passenger seat of their own careers,” says Drew Lachey, “We’ve spent decades performing these songs, and now we finally own them. This isn’t just a win for us—it’s a message to every artist out there.”

Unlike their peers, 98° wasn’t manufactured by a label—they formed organically, built their fanbase from the ground up, and defied the pop industry’s formulaic mold. Their commitment to staying authentic and adaptable has kept them a force in music for decades. As they prepare to take Full Circle on the road, they are proving that longevity in pop music is about taking control of your own history.

98° will kick off their album release with a series of live events and in-person signings:

May 10, 2025 Barnes And Nobel In-Store Autograph Signing, NY
May 30, 2025 SM Mall Of Asia Arena, Philippines
May 31, 2025 SM Mall Of Asia Arena, Philippines
June 27, 2025 OLG Stage, Niagara Falls, ON
July 25, 2025 Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary, AB

“98° isn’t just a moment in time,” says Jeff Timmons, “This album is about more than nostalgia—it’s about legacy. We’re not just revisiting our history, we’re owning it.”

Full Circle is available today, May 9 on all digital streaming platforms, LP vinyl, and CD.

CANNIBAL CORPSE Announces North American Headlining Tour This Fall
Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9th!

Photo by Alex Morgan

Death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour this Fall. The journey will commence on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and make its way through over two dozen cities, the tour drawing to a close on October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Municipal Waste and Fulci. The tour follows the band’s recent North America run with Meshuggah.

Blabbermouth and Knotfest presales begin Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00am local time. Local/promoter presales begin Thursday, May 8th at 10:00am local time.

General on sale date is Friday, May 9th at 10:00am local time at cannibalcorpse.net. See all confirmed dates below.

CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Municipal Waste, Fulci:

9/15/2025 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
9/17/2025 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/18/2025 Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY
9/19/2025 The Roxian – Pittsburgh, PA
9/20/2025 NE Metal and Hardcore Fest – Worcester, MA
9/22/2025 Buffalo RiverWorks – Buffalo, NY
9/23/2025 The Agora – Cleveland, OH
9/24/2025 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
9/26/2025 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
9/27/2025 Epic Event Center – Green Bay, WI
9/28/2025 First Ave – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2025 The Truman – Kansas City, MO
9/30/2025 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
10/02/2025 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
10/03/2025 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA
10/04/2025 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
10/05/2025 Soma – San Diego, CA
10/07/2025 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
10/09/2025 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/10/2025 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
10/11/2025 The Hall – Little Rock, AR
10/12/2025 Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
10/14/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
10/15/2025 The National – Richmond, VA
10/17/2025 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
10/18/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
10/19/2025 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
10/21/2025 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
10/22/2025 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

CANNIBAL CORPSE released their critically adored Chaos Horrific full-length in 2023 via Metal Blade Records. Produced again by guitarist Erik Rutan, who has now produced six of the band’s albums, Chaos Horrific is, without question, a full-on, CANNIBAL-style death metal outing, straight down to the themes, which include zombie warfare, resetting the human race through mass mutilations, and the violent revenge of victims of human trafficking, and its cover art by longtime collaborator Vince Locke. Wrote Decibel Magazine upon its release, “Chaos Horrific manages to be easily digestible while also being honeycombed with nuance and is a nearly perfect record.” Revolver concurred noting, “They’re one of the hardest working bands in the game, their sound has never gotten a drop less brutal, and their coolness factor has never waned.” Added Metal Hammer, “This band is an imperious, tweaked-to-perfection wrecking machine at this point.”

Chaos Horrific slaughtered Billboard charts upon its first week of release, earning the #7 position on the Billboard Album Sales chart, #2 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Rock Albums chart, #5 on the Independent Label Albums chart, and more!

The record is available on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats as well as vinyl in multiple limited color variants.

Secure your copy today at the CANNIBAL CORPSE store at: cannibalcorpse.store and Metal Blade at: metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse.

METALLICA
LOAD (REMASTERED)
LIMITED EDITION DELUXE BOX SET OUT JUNE 13

FEATURING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MATERIAL INCLUDING DEMOS, ROUGH MIXES, VIDEO, LIVE RECORDINGS & MORE

PRE-ORDERS LIVE NOW AT https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered/

“Until It Sleeps (Remastered)” Lyric Video Live Now

Metallica has announced the definitive re-release of the band’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, out June 13 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings.

Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available now for pre-order at https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered/ where full package details and track listings can be viewed. Pre-orders of the Deluxe Box will receive instant grat tracks “Until It Sleeps (Remastered),” “Until It Sleeps (Herman Melville Mix),” “F.O.B.D. (“Until It Sleeps” Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix),” and “Until It Sleeps (Live at Slim’s, San Francisco, CA – June 10th, 1996).”

Load (Remastered) will be released in formats including standard 180g 2LP, CD, cassette and digital (including a Spatial Audio mix using Atmos). Standard pre-orders receive “Until It Sleeps (Remastered)” IG, Expanded Edition pre-orders receive “Until It Sleeps (Remastered)” and “F.O.B.D. (“Until It Sleeps” Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix)” IGs. The 2LP, 3CD Expanded and Deluxe digital versions for the first time ever feature the extended version of “The Outlaw Torn,” originally edited for release due to time constraints of the CD format.

The Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is an ambitious and comprehensive time capsule of 1995-97 era Metallica, jam-packed with exclusives including previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, live performances, on-air and television appearances, and much more. The one-time pressing will include the remastered Load album on 180g double vinyl, a “Mama Said” picture disc, and Loadapalooza ’96, a 140G triple album recorded live during Metallica’s Lollapalooza headlining run at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre on August 4, 1996. The set’s 15 CDs range from the remastered Load album to never-before-released collected riffs, demos and rough mixes, B-Sides and rarities, and a wealth of live material, while its 4 DVDs offer a plethora of behind the scenes, in-studio and live footage, on-air and television appearances, the band’s Polar Beach Party visit to Tuktoyaktuk, Canada, and more. Rounding out the box’s content are memorabilia including a pack of 14 Rorschach Test cards, a Pushead patch, an 11×17 Lollapalooza poster, an Rolling Stone cover reproduction, a 5-pack of guitar/bass picks, lyric sheets, two laminated tour passes and a deluxe 128-page book.

Originally released June 4, 1996, Load was the second Metallica album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200, where it would remain for four straight weeks. The 1995 sessions at The Plant in Sausalito CA that resulted in Load (as well as 1997’s ReLoad) would find James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted creating yet another landmark of the Metallica catalog. Currently, two of Load’s four singles—“Until It Sleeps” and “King Nothing”—have been lighting up crowds the world over in regular rotation on the setlists of the band’s M72 World Tour.

GHOST
SKELETÁ
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

“Peacefield” New Single Live Now

Following what seemed an interminable wait to its global legion of fans, GHOST’s excruciatingly anticipated new album, SKELETÁ, is at long last out today, April 25, via Loma Vista Recordings.

The lead up to SKELETÁ’s full release has been punctuated by a cavalcade of world-spanning events that have only elevated the fervor of the album’s exuberant welcome. This week alone witnessed the unveiling of the recorded version of “Peacefield,” the monolithic anthem opening both the new record and the sold-out arena performances comprising the first leg of the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025. The faithful also assembled in full regalia for SKELETÁ-Eve Midnight Sales celebrating the arrival of the band’s sixth psalm at close to 150 record stores around the globe. With demand for the midnight mass events far exceeding the number of suitable physical locations, GHOST’s added live-streamed SKELETÁ Rockin’ Eve event took the invocation of the new offering to devotees in all corners of the world, ensuring that not a single fan was left out of the festivities.

The coming of SKELETÁ was previously heralded by first single “Satanized”—dubbed a “catchy goth-rock epic” by VICE—and the rapturously received “Lachryma”—deemed “economical, vicious, and contemporary, but tinged by ‘80s rhapsody” by PASTE and “phantasmagoric” by REVOLVER. Both advance tracks have remained perched atop streaming music and video charts, thanks to GHOST’s singularly passionate following that includes more than 10 million combined Spotify monthly listeners and YouTube subscribers.

As if all of the above was not enough, GHOST’s blockbuster SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025 opened to overwhelmingly ecstatic critical and popular reception from the moment the first notes of “Peacefield” filled the AO Arena in Manchester UK with deafening applause on the tour’s April 15 opening night. Featuring the flesh and bone debut of frontman Papa V Perpetua, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025 is the most staggeringly ambitious incarnation of the GHOST live ritual to date. Having completed a string of sold out arena shows across the UK, the tour is currently making its way through the European territories, presaging a North American campaign that will begin July 9 in Baltimore and include GHOST’s historic first-ever headlining show at New York’s hallowed Madison Square Garden on July 22. With more shows to be announced soon, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025 ritual experience promises to expand the GHOST community to attract its largest and most diverse audiences to date. From lifelong disciples to the curious uninitiated first-timers to the outcasts and others who find solace in the ritual, all are welcome to escape the travails of daily life and to become one with the enthralling spectacle hailed by KERRANG on opening night in Manchester as “bones and wings and sparkling and bedazzled macabre glory… f***ing brilliant.”

The tour’s kick-off also marked the world premiere of GTV, the new channel dedicated to exclusive coverage of all things GHOST and SKELETOUR. Join host Vanessa Warwick as she welcomes any and all to join the Ghoulbangers’ Ball for in-depth and behind the scenes coverage available only HERE

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025
(More dates to come)

04/26/25 – Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena
04/27/25 – Toulouse, FR – Zénith Toulouse Métropole
04/29/25 – Lisbon, PT – MEO Arena
04/30/25 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
05/03/25 – Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion Zürich
05/04/25 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum
05/07/25 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
05/08/25 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
05/10/25 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena
05/11/25 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
05/13/25 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
05/14/25 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber-ARENA
05/15/25 – Hannover, DE – ZAG Arena
05/17/25 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
05/20/25 – Tampere, FI – Nokia Arena
05/22/25 – Linköping, SE – Saab Arena
05/23/25 – Sandviken, SE – Göransson Arena
05/24/25 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum
07/05/25 – Birmingham, UK – Back to the Beginning
07/09/25 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
07/11/25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
07/12/25 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
07/13/25 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
07/15/25 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
07/17/25 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
07/18/25 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
07/19/25 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
07/21/25 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
07/22/25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
07/24/25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
07/25/25 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
07/26/25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
07/28/25 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
07/29/25 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
07/30/25 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
08/01/25 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
08/02/25 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
08/03/25 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
08/05/25 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
08/07/25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
08/09/25 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
08/10/25 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
08/11/25 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
08/14/25 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
08/15/25 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
08/16/25 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
09/24/25 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
09/25/25 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes

GWAR
Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Multimedia Release
‘The Return of Gor Gor’
Out July 25th via Pit Records and Z2 Comics

Pre-Order from Pit Records HERE

Pre-Order from Z2 Comics HERE

New Single “Lot Lizard” Out Now
+ NSFW Music Video — Watch HERE

Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc once again with their new Multimedia Release, ‘The Return of Gor Gor,’ due on July 25th, 2025, via Pit Records/Z2 Comics. This multi-format assault on the senses includes brand-new studio recordings, ferocious live performances, and an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex. This release is a collaboration between GWAR and Z2 Comics, ensuring fans get the ultimate immersive experience.

But where has Gor Gor been all these years? How do you misplace a three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex? The answer lies in ‘The Return of Gor Gor,’ a multi-format experience that intertwines music and graphic storytelling. ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ follows the tale of an orphaned T-Rex cub, lost in a depraved world that is completely alien to him. Will he become an ally of the legendary Scumdogs of the Universe, or will their reunion unleash an apocalyptic battle? Only time will tell.

Kicking off the carnage, GWAR premieres the NSFW video for “Lot Lizard” today. Fans can also stream the track across all digital service providers (DSPs) and pre-order ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ now at Pit Records (where you can also get a Gor Gor Plush) and
Z2Comics.com.

About the new single, Blothar states:

“‘Lot Lizard’ is a blistering return to GWAR as a punk metal powerhouse with a sense of humor. What could be more charming than a song about a crack-addicted cross-dressing dinosaur prostitute that shreds weiners at truck stop pickle parks? Nuttin honey. That’s what. The song rocks. Listen ya mooks…”

Watch the NSFW Video for “Lot Lizard” HERE

‘The Return of Gor Gor’ features three brand new GWAR songs mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, GodCity Studios) and four live tracks captured at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA during GWAR’s 2024 tour, mixed by Chris Ronan Murphy. All songs were produced by GWAR and mastered by Alan Douches. The release also includes a 32-page comic detailing Gor Gor’s return, which is included with all versions. Vinyl editions boast an animated etching of Gor Gor on Side A, with a Semi-Translucent Etched Deep Purple Vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net and Semi-Translucent Etched Green vinyl at Z2Comics.com. A Deluxe Hardback edition is also available via Z2Comics.com.

40 years ago, the intergalactic warlords of GWAR emerged from their Antarctic tomb to conquer the Earth with their barbaric blend of metal and mayhem. Over the decades, their monstrous live shows and relentless discography have solidified them as the ultimate overlords of shock rock. Now, with BälSäc, Beefcake, JiZMak, and Blothar joined by the mighty shredder Grodius of the Maximus Clan, GWAR embarks on their latest quest—to reclaim their savage pet, Gor Gor, who mysteriously disappeared following the death of their former frontman, Oderus Urungus.

Blothar comments on ‘The Return of Gor Gor’:

“The last time I saw Gor Gor he was just a wee fart dragon. He had crawled on the hood of my Kia Soul and was holding on for dear life while I drove to the store to buy Clamato. I bathed him in wiper fluid and used my wipers to knock him off my sweet ride. Next thing I know, he’s a 20-foot tall trans-species prostitute working a pickle park. Apparently, he’s all grown up and looking for revenge. This record chronicles his struggles as a young Dino-American trying to make his way in a cruel world.”

Pre-Order ‘The Return of Gor Gor’ HERE

‘The Return of Gor Gor’ Track List:
1. The Great Circus Train Disaster
2. Tyrant King
3. Lot Lizard
4. Crack In The Egg (Live)
5. The Founding Fathers (Live)
6. America Must Be Destroyed (Live)
7. Fishfuck (Live)

‘The Return of Gor Gor’ will be available in the following formats:
=> CD with 32-page comic booklet
=> LP with 32-page comic booklet and etched vinyl
=> Deluxe LP with hardcover 32-page comic and etched vinyl (D2C exclusive)
=> Standalone 32-page comic

GWAR will be on the road all year as part of their 40th Anniversary Celebration, about the excursion, Blothar says:

“This tour is gonna suck. Once again we will be onstage suffering through the attacks of a giant tyrant lizard just so humans can come to the gigs and get shitfaced on White Claws and show us their tits. Please, for the love of all that is holy, show us your tits.”

GWAR Live:
*w/ Toxic Holocaust; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy
May 11: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
May 15: Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 16: Columbia, SC – The Senate*
May 17: Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
May 18: Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 19: Columbia, MO – The Blue Note*
May 20: Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall*
May 21: Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live*
May 22: Austin, TX – RADIO/EAST*

GWAR w/Static-X, Dope & A Killers Confession
May 24: Albuquerque NM – Revel Entertainment Center
May 26: Wichita KS – The Cotilion Ballroom
May 27: Des Moines IA – Val Air Ballroom
May 29: St Louis MO – The Pageant
May 30: Minneapolis MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
May 31: Davenport IA – Capitol Theatre
Jun 1: Grand Rapids MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Jun 3: Indianapolis IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
Jun 4: Ft Wayne IN – Clyde Theatre
Jun 5: Wheeling WV – Capitol Theater
Jun 7: Wallingford CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater
Jun 8: Buffalo NY – Buffalo Riverworks
Jun 9: Toronto ON – History
Jun 10: Montreal QC – Mtelus
Jun 11: Hampton NH – Hampton Beach Casino
Jun 12: Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
Jun 14: Myrtle Beach SC – House Of Blues
Jun 15: Raleigh NC – The Ritz
Jun 17: Kansas City MO – Grinders
Jun 18: Oklahoma City OK – The Criterion

w/ Eyehategod; AEther Realm; Tracheotomy
Jun 20: Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
Jun 21: Pelham, TN – The Caverns

Jul 24: Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater
w/Lamb of God, Hatebreed

Oct 5: Sacramento, CA – Aftershock @ Discovery Park