GWAR B-Q announces ‘Summer Slaughter Tour’ B4BQ at The National 8/19

by | May 16, 2016 | MUSIC

The annual bloodbath and debauchery-filled metal/thrash fest known as GWAR-B-Q has just announced its B4BQ also called the Summer Slaughter Tour at The National in August that is filled with killer acts.

The annual bloodbath and debauchery-filled metal/thrash fest known as GWAR-B-Q has just announced its B4BQ also called the Summer Slaughter Tour at The National in August that is filled with killer acts.

GWAR’s “Assault’s RVA!” will feature performances from Cannibal Corpse, Nile and After the Burial, Suffocation, Carnifex, Revocation, Krisiun, Slaughter to Prevail, and INGESTED on Friday, August 19th.

The 7th Annual GWAR B-Q at Hadad’s Lake opens on Saturday August 20th at 10:00 AM and the first band will hit the stage at 10:30am. GWAR B-Q recently announced its first round of bands for this year’s festival which includes Lamb of God, Against Me! and EYEHATEGOD.

Keep an eye on RVA Mag for future band announcements!

Amy David

Amy David

Amy David was the Web Editor for RVAMag.com from May 2015 until September 2018. She covered craft beer, food, music, art and more. She's been a journalist since 2010 and attended Radford University. She enjoys dogs, beer, tacos, and Bob's Burgers references.




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