Richmond, Virginia's intergalactic shock-metal Scumdogs return to Emo’s behind The Return of Gor Gor (Pit Records/Z2 Comics), their 2025 multimedia EP/comic book hybrid celebrating four decades of costumed carnage and fake-blood baptisms. Three new Kurt Ballou-mixed studio cuts – built around the mythology of Gor Gor, GWAR's crack-addicted T. rex – plus four live tracks comprise the record, which is either a triumphant 40th anniversary statement or an elaborate tribute act, depending on your feelings about a GWAR without Dave Brockie's Oderus Urungus leading. Current frontman Blóthar the Berserker and company bring Soulfly and King Parrot along for the butchering. Wear something you hate. – Tim Stegall
