King Buzzo, the founder and lead vocalist/guitar player for the Melvins, and Mr. Bungle bass player Trevor Dunn, have just shared a video for their track, “Eat The Spray.” It arrives not long before they set off on the King Dunn Tour across the US throughout August and September. Head into the article below for the new video, live listings, and more.
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Dale Crover (the Melvins) Drops His Single and Video “Doug Yuletide” – New Album Coming Soon
Melvins drummer, Dale Crover, is releasing his third full-length solo album, Glossolalia, on Sept. 13th, via Joyful Noise Recordings. He has just shared a preview of the record (which features guest spots from Tom Waits, Kim Thayil, and others), with his new single, “Doug Yuletide.” and its Alicia-Kasai-directed video. Find the new track and more in the article below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Squid Pisser – Dreams of Puke
It’s time to get messy, as Squid Pisser returns to shower listeners in a hot mess of aliens, extreme metal, and bodily fluids on latest record Dreams of Puke (SKiN GRAFT Records). Continue reading
King Dunn (King Buzzo of Melvins and Trevor Dunn) Release “Eat The Spray” Limited Vinyl and CDs
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
JD Pinkus (Butthole Surfers, Melvins) Shares a Single and Video for “Charmer” and Announces New Album “Grow A Pear”
Known for his work with Butthole Surfers and The Melvins, JD Pinkus, recently announced the release of his new LP, Grow A Pear, due June 7th via Shimmy-Disc records. This is the follow up to his 2021 LP, Fungus Shui. Pinkus has also shared the record’s first single, “Charmer,” accompanied by an experimental video by cinematographer, Courtney Sell. Head into the article below to watch the new video and find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Melvins – Tarantula Heart
One day we pulled the curtains open on a bright, new day and out there on the street we were greeted by Melvins, taking their Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings) procession all the way through the town. Zombie teddy bears and dogs in suits up on their hind legs stepped in time while King Buzzo, Dale Crover, and Steven McDonald lead the way, soon joined by drummer Roy Mayorga and guitarist Gary Chester from the flanks.
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King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn Books an Acoustic Tour of The UK and Europe
King Buzzo, the iconic founder and lead vocalist/guitar player for the Melvins, and Mr. Bungle bass player Trevor Dunn, bring their “King Dunn Tour” to the UK/EU throughout autumn. See all dates and buy tickets at the link below. Continue reading
Melvins Share a New Single and Video for “Working The Ditch” – New Album Incoming via Ipecac Recordings
The Melvins latest five-song, 39-minute opus, Tarantula Heart is quite possibly the band’s most unconventional and imaginative work yet, but also some of their catchiest, continuing a legacy celebrated for its eccentric and extraordinary output. Recorded, mixed and co-produced by longtime Melvins’ collaborator Toshi Kasai, the album features second drummer, Roy Mayorga (Ministry) and guitarist Gary Chester (We Are The Asteroid). Pre-orders are live at the links below. Watch the video for the first single “Working The Ditch” here!Continue reading
Doom Metal Band Bong Coffin Releases a Compilation of Cover Songs ft. Led Zeppelin, Melvins, and Mariah Carey – “Forbidden”
Adelaide Sludge/Doom Metal band Bong Coffin has a had a brief, but prolific and strong run of EPs and their early 2023 full-length debut album, The End Beyond Doubt. To cap off a stellar year and a a gift to fans, the band has compiled their many covers on to one release via Bandcamp. Forbidden includes ten previously released covers, and features Led Zeppelin, Melvins, and yes, Mariah Carey as you have never heard her covered before! If you love Doom Metal it is your sworn duty to burn one and jam this as loud as possible right now! Continue reading
Melvins Drummer Dale Crover To Undergo Emergency Spinal Surgery, Fill-in Drummer Announced for Tour Kicking Off This Week
Melvins drummer Dale Crover will sit out the band’s tour with Boris and Mr. Phylzzz in order to undergo emergency spinal surgery. Filling in for him will be former Melvins drummer Coady Willis (Big Business, High On Fire), who played with the band between 2006 and 2016.