It’s been a long time coming, but today is undoubtedly a big one for Butterfingers fans, with the group sharing not only their third studio album, but a run of national tour dates.
Earlier this year, the Aussie music world was treated to the good news that after 14 years, genre-defying outfit Butterfingers would be releasing their third album, Bad News.
Originally set to be released last week and accompanied by a run of national tour dates, the record’s title proved prophetic, with the album being delayed and the tour being canned due to COVID-19. Now, all is right with the world again, as fans welcome the arrival of the long-awaited Bad News.
“What a time to be releasing an album called Bad News!” says frontman Evil Eddie. “It’s crazy to think it’s been 14 years since our last album, cause it doesn’t feel like it all.
“We are super pumped to finally be getting it out there, but the actual process – even though it’s been so long – feels like it’s our regular routine, and it will be from now. The new album is out today and we’ve got waaaaaay more to come straight after, we’ve got a lot to say right now.”
To make things even better, Butterfingers have also shared a new video for the title track, inspired by the classic film Anchorman, and directed, filmed, and edited by noted jack-of-all trades… Evil Eddie!
Check out ‘Bad News’ by Butterfingers:
“Being that the album and the single are both called Bad News, it made sense to us to dress up as news readers and deliver the bad news in a proper and professional manner, crazy timing too with everything that’s going on in the world at the minute. In a weird way it feels like somehow it’s meant to be,” explains Eddie.
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“Anyway, hopefully it can serve as a lighthearted distraction from all the gloom we’re drowning in within the media at moment. This really is the time that people actually need entertainment just to keep them sane. We’re probably not the heroes you asked for, but we’re the ones you’ve got!”
Of course, the good news doesn’t end there, with Butterfingers also sharing a run of national tour dates in support of the album. Originally set to kick off this month, the new dates will see the group traipsing all over the country between October and December, doing what they do best on the live stage.
“The great news is that we have rebooked the Bad News album tour to run over Oct, Nov, Dec, and your tickets are still valid in most cases and we are absolutely fanging for these shows,” Evil Eddie adds.
“The silver lining with the COVID-19 postponement is that now you guys will actually have a chance to get familiar with our new bangers before we show up on your doorstep. Keep your ears peeled folks, we’re coming to get ya.”
Butterfingers’ Bad News is officially out today, with physical copies available through the Bewilderbeats online store. If you want to get really deep with all the tracks on the record, then be sure to check out the track-by-track rundown Evil Eddie gave us on Monday!
Check out ‘Dancing (To The Beat Of My Own Drum)’ by Butterfingers:
Butterfingers Bad News Album Tour
Thursday, October 29th
Prince of Wales, Bunbury, WA (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Friday, October 30th
Badlands, Perth, WA (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Saturday, October 31st
Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough, WA (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Sunday, November 1st
Mojo’s, Fremantle, WA (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Friday, November 6th
Altar, Hobart, TAS (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Saturday, November 7th
Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston, TAS (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Friday, November 13th
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Saturday, November 14th
Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney, NSW (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Friday, November 20th
The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Saturday, November 21st
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Thursday, November 26th
Crown & Anchor, Adelaide, SA (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Friday, November 27th
Howler, Melbourne, VIC (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Saturday, November 28th
Pelly Bar, Frankston, VIC (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Friday, December 4th
Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Oztix | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Saturday, December 5th
Nightquarter, Sunshine Coast, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Friday, December 11th
Otherwise, Townsville, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Saturday, December 12th
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Ticketlink | 1300 835 855 | All Ticketlink Outlets
Check out the band’s website for more info
