Buzz Osborne, the legendary progenitor who has helmed the Melvins for thirty plus years, releases his debut solo full-length album, This Machine Kills Artists, on June 2 via Ipecac Recordings.
“I have no interest in sounding like a crappy version of James Taylor or a half-assed version of Woody Guthrie,” said Buzz Osborne about the 17-song offering, continuing, “which is what happens when almost every rock and roller straps on an acoustic guitar. No thanks… This Machine Kills Artists is a different kind of animal.”
Rolling Stone gave listeners early access to music from Buzz Osborne’s acoustic release, premiering the song “Dark Brown Teeth”. The magazine remarked ““Dark Brown Teeth” still has the doomy, ill-angled, Beefheartian edge his band is renown for.” which you can stream right HERE.
Buzz Osborne is currently touring for the first time as a solo artist, wrapping up a three-week trek that included a SXSW interview session with The Stooges’ James Williamson.