The story of intergalactic performance art-metal rockers GWAR is headed for screens big and small with This Is GWAR. The 2021 documentary was recently acquired by horror streaming service Shudder, with plans for a limited theatrical run.
This Is GWAR will premiere on Shudder on July 21st and has already begun a tour of U.S. theaters. The Scott Barber-directed feature traces the group’s origins from the 1980s through its present day, including near-commercial success and enough public controversy to fill Geraldo, Jerry Springer, and Howard Stern put together. Beyond the shocking live performances, however, viewers get a look behind the scene at the intense artistic output that makes GWAR possible.
The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with members of GWAR, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, also including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie.
Check out a trailer for This Is GWAR below and scroll down for a list of screenings. The band has also issued new North American tour dates, set to run from September through November. Tickets are on sale now, with a full list of dates below.
10 SEP Alton Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022
11 SEP Nashville Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
13 SEP Asheville The Orange Peel
14 SEP Indianapolis The Vogue
15 SEP Cleveland House of Blues Cleveland
16 SEP Millvale Mr Small’s Theatre
17 SEP Chicago Riot Fest 2022
19 SEP Tulsa Cain’s Ballroom
20 SEP Little Rock The Hall
21 SEP Columbia The Blue Note
23 SEP Louisville Louder Than Life 2022
25 SEP Lincoln The Bourbon
26 SEP Denver The Oriental Theater
27 SEP Casper The Gaslight Social
28 SEP Billings Pub Station
30 SEP Portland Roseland Theater
01 OCT Seattle Showbox SoDo
03 OCT Vancouver Vogue Theatre
04 OCT Spokane Knitting Factory Concert House
06 OCT Garden City Revolution Concert House
07 OCT Sacramento Aftershock 2022
08 OCT Ventura The Majestic Ventura Theater
09 OCT Los Angeles The Belasco Theater
10 OCT Las Vegas Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
11 OCT Salt Lake City The Depot
12 OCT Flagstaff Pepsi Amphitheater
14 OCT Dallas Amplified Live
15 OCT Houston Warehouse Live
16 OCT Austin Empire Garage LLC
18 OCT Pensacola Vinyl Music Hall
19 OCT Orlando The Beacham
20 OCT Atlanta The Masquerade
22 OCT Niagara Falls The Rapids Theatre
23 OCT Pontiac The Crofoot Ballroom
26 OCT Milwaukee The Rave / Eagles Club
28 OCT Worcester Palladium
30 OCT Richmond The National
31 OCT New York Irving Plaza
02 NOV Toronto Phoenix Concert Theatre
