American experimental rock band from Texas, known for provocative live shows and an eclectic blend of punk, psychedelia, noise and industrial influences.

Formed in San Antonio, Texas. Core members and contributors mentioned in reviews include Gibby Haynes (vocals) and Paul Leary (guitar); other long-associated members include King Coffey, Teresa Taylor and Jeff Pinkus. Noted for provocative multimedia live performances and a genre-mixing, avant-garde approach to rock.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Butthole Surfers' eclectic mix of punk, psychedelia, noise and experimental sounds. Key albums repeatedly highlighted include Psychic... Powerless..., Locust Abortion Technician and Electriclarryland. Critics emphasise provocative live shows and Gibby Haynes' wild frontman persona. The band is described as influential within underground and experimental rock circles.

For:Fans of experimental, psychedelic, noise and hardcore punk; readers seeking provocative, avant-garde rock.

 “Psychic Powerless” is one of the most extravagant rock albums of the ‗80s.

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 Their sonic anarchy (punk, electro-industrial, trance, psychedelia, noise, grunge, etc.) is nevertheless once again an absolute delight much like their multimedia shows with naked dancers, Gibby trying to set everything on fire, and background images of genital organ transplants.

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 They are killer clowns: funny but deadly, closer to the monster from "It" than to real circus clowns.

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 in my opinion, not only a masterpiece from the psychedelic rock perspective, but a wonderful example of the performative art that has always influenced the Surfers.

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 Among the most important and underrated bands in the history of rock, the Texan Butthole Surfers must be mentioned first.

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