R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Announces New Album Warzone Earth Featuring Jeff Tweedy and Krist Novoselic

Former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has announced his latest solo record, Warzone Earth. It’s out October 16 via Little Axe Records. Jeff Tweedy, Krist Novoselic, and Buck’s super-Earth bandmates Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, and Kurt Bloch will appear on the record, according to Stereogum. Mingering Mike designed the cover art. See the first alternate cover above and the second alternate cover art below, along with Buck’s statement to R.E.M.’s official website.

I’ve just had an exciting couple of weeks working with Tucker Martine on the new record by The Jayhawks which is a stunning tour de force. I think it will blow a lot of minds. I spent yesterday with my good friend Mike, who came to town to add some Millsian glamour to the proceedings. And I am pleased to announce this morning my new magnum opus Warzone Earth is now available. The record features two alternate covers by the folk art legend Mingering Mike. I never thought I’d look so good in tights!
All kidding aside, it’s the best solo record I have made, and I’m excited for it to be out in the world. It’s available through littleaxerecords.com who distributes the record. It should also be available in all the cool independent record stores in your neighborhood, once again, vinyl only, but feel free to make a cassette for your friends.
~Peter

Read our review of Buck’s last solo LP, I Am Back to Blow Your Mind Once Again.

Watch a clip from REMTV, a documentary about R.E.M.’s relationship with MTV:

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