Concertgoers enjoyed the ultimate spooky szn treat on Wednesday, Oct. 18 — a lineup of heavy metal acts hellbent on giving Cincinnatians the scare of their lives (or at least of the season). On Wednesday, GWAR, Cancer Christ, X-Cops and Negative Approach took to the stage at Bogart’s, wielding chainsaws, wearing outrageous costumes (at least one that included multiple penises) and performing a baptism with an alleged piss sprayer. Needless to say, it was a fun time for those who didn’t mind getting hosed down with fake blood and other mysterious fluids.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during GWAR’s performance at Bogart’s.

Photos by Thomas Bicknell

Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
X-Cops performing at Bogart’s on Aug. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Negative Approach performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
GWAR performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell
Cancer Christ performing at Bogart’s on Oct. 18, 2023 Photo: Thomas Bicknell