King Buzzo Confirms Sophomore Album ‘Gift of Sacrifice’ and Lengthy North American Tour

The the iconic Melvins frontman, King Buzzo is back with more new music (seriously, how does he find time to make so much of it?) in the form of his sophomore solo album, Gift of Sacrifice. Due out on May 15th via Ipecac Recordings, the recording features nine new tracks not to mention Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn.

Accompanying the new album’s announcement is the lead single, “Science in Modern America,” plus confirmation and details of a massive eight-week North American tour.

Commenting on the news, Osborne said, “Gift of Sacrifice was a stone groove to record and it will be a fucking blast to finally hit the road with my buddy Trevor Dunn. Once we take the stage, I guarantee we’ll kick the crap out of this album.”

Gift of Sacrifice Track Listing:

01. Mental Vomit
02. Housing, Luxury, Energy
03. I’m Glad I Could Help
04. Delayed Clarity
05. Junkie Jesus
06. Science in Modern America
07. Bird Animal
08. Mock She
09. Acoustic Junkie

King Buzzo feat. Trevor Dunn Tour Dates:

May 13 – Palm Springs, CA – The Alibi
May 14 – Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar
May 15 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
May 17 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
May 18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
May 19 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
May 21 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
May 22 – Norman, OK – Opolis
May 23 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
May 24 – Austin, TX – Barracuda
May 25 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live (Studio)
May 27 – New Orleans, LA – Santos
May 28 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
May 29 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
May 30 – Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theater
May 31 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
June 1 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
June 3 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
June 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
June 5 – New York, NY – The Bowery Ballroom
June 6 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
June 7 – Allston, MA – Great Scott
June 8 – Albany, NY – The Hollow
June 10 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
June 11 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
June 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall
June 13 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
June 15 – Detroit, MI – Third Man Records Cass Corridor
June 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme
June 17 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
June 18 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
June 19 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
June 20 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
June 21 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
June 22 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
June 23 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
June 24 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
June 26 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
June 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
June 29 – Boise, ID – Neurolux
July 1 – Seattle, WA – Columbia City Theater
July 2 – Vancouver, BC – The Fox Cabaret
July 3 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
July 5 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
July 6 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo