GWAR has released the animated music video for “Ratcatcher”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “The New Dark Ages”, which is being released on CD/digital today, June 3 and vinyl and cassette on September 16 via GWAR’s own Pit Records.
GWAR vocalist Blöthar The Berserker states: “What better way to celebrate the end of human existence than a little reminder of your dark and violent past from the disease-ridden middle ages! ‘Ratcatcher’ is the true story of the mysterious Pied Piper of Hamelin. HA! It was GWAR all along! This tune, and every single song on this album is red hot molten lead poured directly into your ears! GWAR is eternal!”
“The New Dark Ages” chronicles GWAR’s adventures in the Duoverse, where the band rediscovers old powers such as Blöthar’s terrifying Berserker Mode, and encounter new allies, such as the murderous maven known as The Cutter. Along the way, they battle the living monuments of a lost cause and armies of undead soldiers who rise again to fight a new civil war.
Chgeck out our interview with Blothar:
“The New Dark Ages” track listing:
- New Dark Age
- Blood Libel
- Berserker Mode
- Mother Fucking Liar
- Unto the Breach
- Completely Fucked
- The Cutter
- Rise Again
- The Beast Will Eat Itself
- The Venom Of The Platypus
- Ratcatcher
- Bored to Death
- Death Whistle Suite:
– Temple Ascent
– Starving Gods
– Deus Ex Monstrum
Art by Alex Horley
The album concept is tied to a companion graphic novel “GWAR In The Duoverse Of Absurdity”, which is also being released by Z2 Comics on June 3. In the graphic novel, the bandmembers are sucked off into an alternate universe to do battle with their evil twins and the specter of rogue technology.
In support of the album, GWAR has returned to the road on “The Black Death Rager World Tour”. The trek started May 19 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and will run through June 17 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Support is being provided by GOATWHORE, THE NATIVE HOWL and NEKROGOBLIKON.
Following the U.S. leg of the tour, GWAR will return to Europe this summer, including appearances at the Bloodstock Open Air and Wacken Open Air festivals.
“GWAR In The Duoverse Of Absurdity” chronicles the epic battle between GWAR and their doppelgangers from an alternate universe the band discovers behind their treasured Magic Mirror. The book uses an innovative storytelling technique that combines words and pictures printed on paper (made from real trees!) in a seamless format we are calling a “graphic novel.” The tale is illustrated by the masterful talents of Andy MacDonald (“Wolverine”, “Dr Strange”, “Wonder Woman”),Shane White (“Things Undone”, “Braun”, “Endless Summer”),Matt Maguire (GWAR) and Bob Gorman (GWAR).