WARBEAST is pleased to announce that Casey Orr (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with GWAR! The band’s upcoming tour dates with GWAR and Wilson kick off in Tucson, AZ on April 10th. The 16 day run, dubbed the “Fate or Chaos Tour”, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25th.

WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt states, “Obviously we are all psyched to have Casey on board for this upcoming tour with GWAR and Wilson. I’ve always respected Casey’s professionalism, abilities and musicianship from our many years together in Rigor Mortis,” “This will be a natural and comfortable fit for WARBEAST.  Plus he’s still buds with all of the guys in GWAR, so this tour will be a blast… to say the least.

“I am very excited to accept the challenge of playing bass for the mighty WARBEAST! I’m looking forward to crushing skulls with my brothers in the Beast, and I’m totally stoked to be bringing the thunder on the road this April, supporting my Scumdog family – GWAR,” adds Casey Orr. “Texas Thrash will Destroy!”

“This by far will be the most solid lineup to date with Casey Orr joining us for this tour.  I’ve known him all of my life and it just seems right,” adds WARBEAST guitarist Scott Shelby. “Casey is hyped as well, as is the whole band to move on to this new era and continue to Destroy!”

“I’m looking forward to the rhythm section being tighter than ever,” states WARBEAST drummer Joey Gonzalez. “I know Casey will be killer to learn from and jam with.  “

In addition to the newly announced tour dates with GWAR, a CD release show for Destroy will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6, 2013. See directly below for all confirmed tour dates.

WARBEAST ‘Destroy’ CD Release Show:

4/6 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club

WARBEAST “Fate Or Chaos Tour” With GWAR and Wilson:

4/10 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
4/11 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
4/12 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe – The Strip
4/13 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theatre
4/14 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
4/15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
4/16 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club
4/17 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
4/18 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Lounge
4/19 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
4/20 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
4/21 - Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room
4/22 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
4/23 - Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
4/24 - Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
4/25 - Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Live

WARBEAST recently revealed the upcoming release date for their new full length album, Destroy. The new album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo and engineered by Stephen “The Big Fella” Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records. Destroy was recorded at Nodferatu’s Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical adviser John Deleon.

As many of you know, our brother, dear friend and fellow band mate from (Rigor Mortis) was unfortunately taken from us way too early. While it is with a very heavy heart, we will be hitting the road for our West Coast tour with Down as planned. Mike would not expect anything less from us. We will be dedicating this upcoming tour to the memory of one of the greatest guitarists and closest friends Mike Scaccia.

We have also set up a Fundraiser for Mike’s family. All proceeds go directly to his wife and children. If you would like to donate, any amount is very helpful and much appreciated, Please go to the fundraiser page and you are able to donate from there.

Mike Scaccia Fundraiser Link

We are about to head out on the road with our friends in Down again very soon for a West Coast tour. The start of 2013 is going to be busy for us and we hope to see every one of you this year and see some of the biggest pits we’ve ever seen. We will be releasing a Split-release with Phil Anselmo’s solo project early this year along with our 2nd studio album titled “Destroy”. Get ready because this will be a big year for Warbeast and we want all of you to be right there with us. The kick off of 2013 begins January 4th at The Rail Club in Ft Worth, TX for a Split Release/Tour Kick off Party.

We will be out on the first part of this tour with Down and we will also have several dates of Headlining shows following the Down tour. We are very excited to see all of the new faces and fans. Check out the tour dates page to see all of the European tour dates we have.