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he Melvins are an American band that formed in 1983.[7] They usually perform as a trio, but in recent years have performed as a four piece with two drummers. Since 1984, singer and guitarist Buzz Osborne (also known as King Buzzo) and drummer Dale Crover have been the band's ongoing members. The band was named after a supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as a clerk. "Melvin" was despised by other employees, and the band's members felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name. The Melvins' music is influenced by Black Flag's mix of punk and metal on their album My War, and other slow punk acts like Swans, Flipper and Wipers, but also by some hard rock and metal bands such as Kiss and Alice Cooper; however, their idiosyncratic approach, bizarre sense of humor, and experimentation make neat categorization difficult. Buzzo has also stated that his guitar playing is more influenced by Black Flag than Black Sabbath, with whom they are often compared.[7] They often favor very slow tempos, and their sludgy sound was a strong influence on music, especially Nirvana, Soundgarden, Green River, and many other bands from Seattle. These bands, however, tended to use more conventional musical structures with this sound. Melvins have also influenced many bands outside the Seattle grunge scene, including Tool[8] (who are personal friends with the band), Boris[1] (who took their name from the title of a Melvins song)

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The Melvins Release 'Allergic To Food' From New Album 'Tarantula Heart' Photo The Melvins Release 'Allergic To Food' From New Album 'Tarantula Heart'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Get ready for the Melvins' new album, TARANTULA HEART, releasing April 19. Their latest single, ALLERGIC TO FOOD, is out now, showcasing their unique rock sound. Recorded, mixed and co-produced by longtime Melvins' collaborator Toshi Kasai, the album also features We Are The Asteroid guitar player G...

Mr. Bungle Announce Spring U.S. Tour Dates Photo Mr. Bungle Announce Spring U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Mr. Bungle continue to extend their 2024 world tour, adding headlining dates to cities the band has not visited since the turn of the millennium, with newly announced performances now also slated for the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. Get the latest news on Mr. Bungle's upcoming tour dates across ...

King Buzzo (Melvins) & Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle) Announce U.S. Summer Tour Photo King Buzzo (Melvins) & Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle) Announce U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024

Osborne and Dunn have collaborated several times over the years, including Dunn's participation in King Buzzo's 2020 album, Gift of Sacrifice, as well as both being members of Fantômas, and Dunn's work as a part of Melvins Lite. On the “King Dunn Tour,” Dunn will will play a stand-up concert bass, w...

Southern Lord Announces RSD/Black Friday Reissues Photo Southern Lord Announces RSD/Black Friday Reissues
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023

Southern Lord is proud to debut two essential 80s hardcore/metal/punk reissues arriving as part of RSD/Black Friday; the debut album from the ultra-cult 80s' Bay Area Thrash band: Sacrilege B.C. and the debut from the Southern California hardcore punk band Virulence....

Video: The Keening (ex-Subrosa) Share 'Autumn' Lyric Video Photo Video: The Keening (ex-Subrosa) Share 'Autumn' Lyric Video
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023

Largely composed at a retreat in Joshua Tree and a friend’s family homestead in Kamas, Utah, Little Bird was recorded in December 2020 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon with “Engine-ear” Billy Anderson. Anderson’s long resume includes such luminaries as Melvins, Neurosis, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, H...

Nascar Aloe Drops New Single 'MSK1300' Photo Nascar Aloe Drops New Single 'MSK1300'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

Known for an emphatic blend of polarizing visuals and jarring sonics, HEY ASSHOLE! (Deluxe) boasts a string of innovative production videos – “DON'T 4GET DA NAME”, “OGRE”, “GAMEBOY” and “HEY ASSHOLE” -  that capture his gritty, audacious sensibilities in a cinematic fashion. The visual for “MSK1300”...

The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird' Photo The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023

Largely composed at a retreat in Joshua Tree and a friend’s family homestead in Kamas, Utah, Little Bird was recorded in December 2020 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon with “Engine-ear” Billy Anderson. Anderson’s long resume includes such luminaries as Melvins, Neurosis, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, H...

Video: Los Angeles Rapper nascar aloe Shares Sinister New Music Video 'OGRE' Photo Video: Los Angeles Rapper nascar aloe Shares Sinister New Music Video 'OGRE'
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

Blending raw, unrestrained energy with his punk aesthetic and cutting-edge production, LA-based artist nascar aloe is trailblazing a new wave of underground rap that welcomes a brash genre-bending musical approach. he shares the cinematic music video for “OGRE”, a track from his freshly released EP ...

The Melvins Announce Co-Headlining Tour with Boris: 'Twins of Evil Tour' Photo The Melvins Announce Co-Headlining Tour with Boris: 'Twins of Evil Tour'
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

The Melvins, continuing their 40th anniversary celebrations, have announced the “Twins of Evil Tour,” a seven-week trek that sees the Los Angeles-by-way-of-Washington band joined by Japanese trio Boris, with both groups performing classic albums in their entirety: Bullhead (Melvins) and Heavy Rocks ...

Boris to Release 'Heavy Rocks (2002)' Reissue Photo Boris to Release 'Heavy Rocks (2002)' Reissue
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

Boris and Third Man Records are excited to present Heavy Rocks (2002) on LP and digital formats for the first time ever (+ a CD format re-press). The release of Heavy Rocks (2002) will coincide with the newly announced Boris + Melvins U.S. tour this summer and fall. Check out upcoming tour dates!...

Cosmic Kitten Share 'Live By The Sea' From 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Album Photo Cosmic Kitten Share 'Live By The Sea' From 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Album
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination,” the album’s title track, “Songbird” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack Endino (Nirvana)....

nascar aloe Announces New EP 'HEY ASSHOLE!' Photo nascar aloe Announces New EP 'HEY ASSHOLE!'
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023

Brash and in-your-face, LA-based nascar aloe is exactly what music needs right now. Featuring a sound that’s of-the-moment and classic all at once, he’s reminiscent of recent rap scions like Jasiah and XXXTentacion as well as punk acts past and present like the Melvins and Show Me the Body. He also ...

Cloudland Canyon Announces New Album & Shares 'Future Perfect (Bad Decision)' Feat. S Photo Cloudland Canyon Announces New Album & Shares 'Future Perfect (Bad Decision)' Feat. Sonic Boom
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023

Formed in 2002, Cloudland Canyon has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Fin Eaves, Lie In Light, and An Arabesque. Their recent releases have been produced by Sonic Boom from Spacemen 3/Spectrum. With each release, Uhlhorn has pushed the envelope of experimental pop music....

Mr. Bungle Announce First Eastern North America Tour Since 2000 Photo Mr. Bungle Announce First Eastern North America Tour Since 2000
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

The dates, which mark the band’s first shows on the East Coast (with the exception of New York City) in 23 years, find Mr. Bungle once again featuring their The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo line-up (Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn, Trey Spruance, Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo). Check out new tour da...

Cosmic Kitten Share 'Songbird' From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Photo Cosmic Kitten Share 'Songbird' From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

Cosmic Kitten announced details of Laugh of a Lifetime, their ferocious and biting forthcoming album. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination,” the album’s title track and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits)...

Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Photo Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

They have shared the album's title track, and its accompanying music video, which premiered over at V13. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack ...

Spotlights Release 'Alchemy For The Dead' Photo Spotlights Release 'Alchemy For The Dead'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023

The album, written and recorded following the band’s move to Pittsburgh, finds the trio once again balancing the tightrope of light and dark, toying with sonic texture, and as Invisible Oranges described Spotlights’ unique “magic” that’s “flickering with unnamable emotionality.”...

Cosmic Kitten Announce LP & Share New Single 'All the World' Photo Cosmic Kitten Announce LP & Share New Single 'All the World'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023

Hailing from Long Beach, CA, the alternative rock trio Cosmic Kitten demand to be heard. Laugh of a Lifetime, their ferocious and biting forthcoming album. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (...

Ipecac Recordings Resurrects Geek Show Tour with Mr. Bungle, the Melvins & Spotlights Photo Ipecac Recordings Resurrects Geek Show Tour with Mr. Bungle, the Melvins & Spotlights
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023

Mr. Bungle, the Melvins and Spotlights join forces this Spring, resurrecting Ipecac Recordings’ storied Geek Show tour, with the labelmates performing several shows across the Western U.S. Not only do the dates mark the label’s first bundled tour since 2004, but most of these cities will see their f...

Teri Gender Bender Shares 'THE SLOW LEAN' Photo Teri Gender Bender Shares 'THE SLOW LEAN'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022

Teri Gender Benders new single embodies the feeling of female empowerment and liberation in sound and lyrics. “THE SLOW LEAN” follows the recent singles “LET’S BEGIN” and “GIVE ME, GIVE ME (feat. Omar Rodríguez-López)” , which are both available now. The singles come right after the release of her l...

Teri Gender Bender Releases 'SATURN SEX' EP Photo Teri Gender Bender Releases 'SATURN SEX' EP
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022

Most known as the front lady for Le Butcherettes, Teri Gender Bender’s Avant-garde musical style is showcased at its most poignant and bright on her solo endeavors, and will resonate heavily with those of us crying out for authentic personalities who are proudly, eccentrically, individual....

Teri Gender Bender Release 'SATURN SEX' Single Photo Teri Gender Bender Release 'SATURN SEX' Single
by Michael Major - October 07, 2022

With ‘SATURN SEX’, her first solo EP apart from the ‘COMPLEXIFY’ collection, Teri Gender Bender finally releases her first solo record on vinyl. The second part of the double EP, ‘STATE OF FEAR’, will be released on December 16 both digitally and physically. Pre-order the double EP now!...

Seattle's Calm Collapse Debut 'Sounds God' Photo Seattle's Calm Collapse Debut 'Sounds God'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2022

Seattle's CALM COLLAPSE, which features Doug Lorig (Roadside Monument) and Rob Smith (Traindodge, Museum of Light), has unveiled its first single 'Positive Greed' off the forthcoming album 'Mirrored Nature.' The upcoming LP 'Mirrored Nature' was recorded by Matt Bayles (Botch, Mastodon, Minus The Be...

Taipei Houston Release Debut Single 'As the Sun Sets' Photo Taipei Houston Release Debut Single 'As the Sun Sets'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022

Two-piece Taipei Houston, comprised of Myles and Layne Ulrich, have shared their debut single, “As The Sun Sets” via C3 Records. Taipei Houston are a duo from the Bay Area in Northern California. Comprised of brothers Myles (drums, guitar) and Layne Ulrich (lead vocals, bass), who play drums and bas...

The Melvins Announce 'The Five Legged Tour' Photo The Melvins Announce 'The Five Legged Tour'
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022

The Melvins, who set sail for “The Electric Roach Tour” on June 14, have announced the next wave of dates in what’s proving to be a gargantuan slate of 2022 shows, with “The Five Legged Tour” offering U.S. fans an additional 43 opportunities to take in one of the seminal band’s live performances....











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