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ALBUM REVIEW: Melvins 1983 – Thunderball

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Unlike Britain’s flagging public transport system, Melvins are regular as clockwork. In fact, such is the Los Angeles by way of San Francisco by way of Monsanto, Washington outfit’s lust for creating new music, that the fantastic amount of releases put out can be positively overwhelming and hard to keep up with.  Continue reading →


King Dunn (King Buzzo of Melvins and Trevor Dunn) Release “Eat The Spray” Limited Vinyl and CDs

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King Buzzo of Melvins and Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, too many other bands to list) has released Eat The Spray, a 12” EP, for the first time on limited edition vinyl and unlimited CD. You can get it while they last at the links below. Frequent musical bedfellows, Buzzo and Dunn will embark on a tour of the USA and the UK/Europe this fall. It’s Buzzo’s second-ever solo headline tour and first time in 10 years our on the road. Buzz will perform acoustic every show, backed on upright bass by Dunn. Direct support in the USA will come from another former ally, JD Pinkus (Butthole Surfers). Both were members of Fantômas, and Dunn’s work as a part of Melvins Lite. Get the EP or CD now and get tickets to see them on this tour in a city near you! Melvins just released their new album, Tarantua Heart via Ipecac Recordings. Stay tuned for a new interview with Buzz and Ghost Cult, coming soon. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Melvins 1983  – Working with God

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Working With God (Ipecac Records/Liberator Music) is the 24th release by the Melvins and features their 1983 lineup of Buzz Osbourne, Dale Crover on bass, and original drummer Mike Dillard (although they have been doing a ton of regular Melvins lineup activities with Steven Shane McDonald of Redd Kross). The record encapsulates the Hardcore and Sludge style Melvins have delivered since their genesis. The result is a fresh album that is thrilling and cathartic. 

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