Austin, Texas-based indie metal machine DEAD EARTH POLITICS have been announced to perform at the 6th annual GWAR B-Q, which will take place August 14-16 at Hadad's Lake in Richmond, Virginia.

For more on GWAR B-Q, visit www.gwarbq.com.

The fact that DEAD EARTH POLITICS stands out as the only independent act included in the first round of bands confirmed to play this year's GWAR B-Q is a testament to the groups undying and stubbornly DIY work ethic. Three time winners of the Austin Chronicle's "Austin MUSIC Awards' Best Performing Metal Band" award, DEAD EARTH POLITICS have spent the last decade blazing a trail through the metal world. The band has shared stages with some of metal's biggest names, including DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, ANVIL and many more.

The March 14 release of the band's newest EP, Men Become Gods, has seen DEAD EARTH POLITICS' star rise amongst metal journalists and critics from around the world. WeLoveMetal.com listed Men Become Gods as one of their Top Ten albums of March 2015, while SeaOfTranquility.org likened the EP to a "midnight jam session between Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Lamb of God."

The band's passion, presence and overall 'metal-ness' has caught the attention of a number of the metal community's most season and respected veterans. Jason McMaster [Watch Tower, Broken Teeth, et. al] had this to say about DEAD EARTH POLITICS, "An awesome display peak peak, valley, mountain, and river. A monster demon and omnivorous angel both winged and flying over melodies of aggressive thrash and classic metal. A good mix of old meeting new."

The second in a series of three EPs that began with last year's acclaimed The Queen of Steel, Men Become Gods is available on CD and digital formats. The EP is available at the following locations:

deadearthpolitics.bandcamp.com/album/men-become-gods

www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadearthpolitics2

itunes.apple.com/us/album/men-become-gods-ep/id975346679

• "Bang your head proudly when you listen to these guys" - Metal Machine
• "In a world where all seems hellbent against us and the future looks ever more dismal, Dead Earth Politics provide a way forward and give you the strength to carry on." - Two Guys Metal Reviews

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