Celebrating 25 years, multiple Grammy Award nominated metal band GWAR are returning to Halifax in support of their upcoming release Bloody Pit of Horror (Metal Blade Records) at The New Palace on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Special guests are The Casualties, Infernaeon and Mobile Deathcamp.

Known for their elaborate stage shows and continuing their relentless touring schedule, Oderus said, “Nothing less than the utmost display of blatant aggression will suffice to appease the lust of our fans, especially in this, our extra violent 25th Anniversary. It is patently unfair to compare our exploits with that of other bands…they are, after all, only human…”

Bloody Pit of Horror is the band’s twelfth studio album and the follow up to 2009’s Lust in Space. The band previously visited the east coast with their sci-fi/horror inspired show supporting Lamb of God last fall.

GWAR kick of their North American tour on Oct. 2 and will also be making a stop in Moncton on Oct. 19.

Tickets are $32.50 in advance and $37.50 day of show (including tax) PLUS service charge and go on sale Friday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.

Tickets will be available at all Ticketpro outlets, including United Bookstore (1669 Barrington St), Video Difference (6086 Quinpool Rd & 1239 Bedford Hwy), Alderney Landing (2 Octerloney St) and CD Heaven (118 Wyse Rd), by phone at 1-888-311-9090 and online at www.sonicconcerts.com. Major credit cards are accepted and service charges apply.

This is a separately ticketed event than the Halifax Pop Explosion however VIP Pass holders will be granted access. This show is restricted to ages 19+ with VALID ID. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on GWAR, visit: www.gwar.net

For more information on The Casualties, visit: www.myspace.com/thecasualties

For more information on Infernaeon, visit: www.myspace.com/infernaeonoracleofarmageddon

For more information on Mobile Deathcamp, visit: www.myspace.com/mobiledeathcamp