For nearly four decades, the band has terrorized planet Earth with its raucous stage shows, raunchy metal songs and grotesque satire. GWAR finally came to destroy the Tiny Desk, once and for all.

GWAR, which will perform Thursday at the Knitting Factory, has released 16 albums, including 2022’s “The New Dark Ages,” but it’s primarily about the show.

GWAR will be supported on their tour by Helmet, The Dwarves, and Blood Vulture. LiveNation pre-sale begins Wednesday at 10 AM local time, while general sale begins Friday (also at 10 AM local).

Aug. 12—To understand GWAR, means to keep an open mind. As the heavy metal band nears its 40th anniversary in 2024, there's no chance of them slowing down — not even for a moment. "We've had ...

Even after famed frontman Oderus Urungus (aka Dave Brockie) passed away in 2014, GWAR forges on, including releasing two albums since then and landing a Tiny Desk concert on NPR last year.