Melvins
Founded: 1983
Location: United States
Melvins (sometimes the Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.
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Mr. Bungle Announce 'The Raging Wrath Of Australia & New Zealand' With Melvins
The massive theatre tour – marking Mr. Bungle’s first trip Down Under in 24 years – will head to six cities across March 2024.
Melvins Drummer Undergoes Emergency Spinal Surgery
We’re hoping for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for Dale Crover.
Album Review: Melvins - Pinkus Abortion Technician
"It says something for Buzz Osborne and co's collective strength of character that they're still having this much fun on their umpteenth studio album."
Live Review: Melvins, Redd Kross
"Those bands straightened up the sludge, and constantly shifting time signatures and arrangements, leaving Melvins as true progenitors of their sound."
Live Review: Melvins, Redd Kross
"The blind intensity of some of the collisions raised expectations that blood would flow at any moment."
Melvins To Tour Australia With Red Kross This Year
Album Review: Melvins - A Walk With Love And Death
"...A straightforward vanity project delivered with avant-garde disdain... typical Melvins really."
Dave Grohl Never Showed Up To Record With Krist Novoselic And The Melvins
"I don't play games like that with people, but apparently he thinks that's fine."
Album Review: Melvins - Basses Loaded
"Melvins reconvene for Basses Loaded, an album that features six, yes six, bass players."
Album Review: Melvins - Tres Cabrones
A great band, but complete idiots. What’s not to love?
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