The Butthole Surfers are active with the release of their new album 'After the Astronaut,' featuring insights from drummer King Coffey and a four-show residency announced by frontman Gibby Haynes in Brooklyn. The band's legacy continues to influence music and culture, as evidenced by their inclusion in the supergroup Gatta Morta and their enduring impact on artists like White Zombie. Their provocative name and experimental sound remain central to their identity in alternative rock history.