Butthole Surfers Unearth Long-Shelved Album ‘After The Astronaut’

Butthole Surfers have officially announced the release of a long-rumored and previously abandoned album titled After The Astronaut, bringing new life to recordings that have remained unheard for decades.

The material dates back to the late 1990s, when the band initially began working on the project during a transitional period following their major-label success. However, the sessions were ultimately scrapped before completion, leaving the recordings shelved and largely forgotten. Over time, the unfinished album became something of a myth among fans.

Now, the band has revisited those recordings, restoring and preparing them for release. The recovered material offers a glimpse into an experimental phase in the group’s history, capturing a sound that bridges their earlier chaotic style with the more structured approach heard on later releases.

The announcement marks the first significant studio-related release tied to the band in decades. Their last official studio album, Weird Revolution, arrived in 2001, making this upcoming release a notable addition to their catalog.

A track titled “Jet Fighter” has already surfaced as a preview of the project, giving listeners an early taste of what to expect from the long-lost recordings. The song reflects the band’s signature blend of unconventional structures, distorted textures, and offbeat energy.