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Gatta Morta is Born

Posted by Aaron H on August 17, 2026

Gatta Morta is Born
Photo Credit: Keturah Bishop

Gatta Morta is the new supergroup formed by Buzz Osborne (Melvins), JD Pinkus (Butthole Surfers),Coady Willis (Big Business), and Clinton Jacob (Mr. Phylzzz). Their new EP, Burn Witch Burn, is available now via Amphetamine Reptile Records. Check out the visualizer for their track "Black Hall" below:

Osborne comments: 

It’s always a good time for the world to embrace a new heavy/weird band. I had the idea for Gatta Morta while touring last fall. I realized I needed to start a band with these three. Seemed like a no brainer. Solidly weird rock music that needs to happen.

Pinkus continues: 

It’s been way too long since I got to write a heavy album from scratch with such high caliber players with such complimentary styles… and we’re just cat scratching the surface of what we got goin’ on!

Clinton adds:

I just had this feeling that one day we would work together. I became friends with Buzz over the past few years doing shows together and having him play guitar on a Mr. Phylzzz song. When I was asked to be a part of Gatta Morta, I was speechless, but I was 100% ready for it.

Burn Witch Burn track list:

1. Taco Bellboy

2. Victims of the Universe

3. Black Hall

4. Clear Smoke

Gatta Morta is Born
Photo Credit: Keturah Bishop

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