The legends of shock rock GWAR return to wreak havoc with their new Graphic Novel and Album, 'The Return of Gor Gor,' due on July 25th, 2025, via Z2 Comics/Pit Records just in time for the 2025 San Diego Comic Con. This multi-format assault on the senses includes an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with brand-new studio recordings and ferocious live performances. This release is the second collaboration between GWAR and Z2 Comics, ensuring fans get the ultimate immersive experience.
'The Return of Gor Gor,' was created by the writing team of Michael Derks, Matt Maguire, Tommy Meehan and The Granger Brothers with art by Stan Yak and Matt Maguire. Editor Rantz Hoseleybroke free of his GWAR-branded straightjacket to recount how the project came to be “When it came time to follow on from the repulsive events in our first graphic novel with GWAR, we knew that the horrifying and hysterical story of the Return of Gor-Gor would be certain to kick things up a notch. I thought I was ready. I thought my stomach could handle anything, but this tale truly put me to the test!”
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.
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!
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."
'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 purple vinyl available exclusively at GWAR.net andgreen vinyl at Z2Comics.com. A Deluxe Hardback edition is also available via Z2Comics.com.
Kicking off the carnage, GWAR premieres the 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 atZ2Comics.com/gwar and GWAR.net
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…"
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."
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New Single "Lot Lizard" Out Now + Music Video — Watch HERE
