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The Melvins Books California “Spring Break” Tour with Support from CNTS, and Desslok, Extra Dates Added to Napalm Death Tour

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The Melvins, photo credit: Chris Casella

The Melvins, who only recently announced a staggering number of U.S. tour dates for 2025, have slated a March trek across the Golden State, with the Los Angeles-based outfit playing six shows across California, dubbed the “Spring Break” Tour.Tickets for the newly announced dates are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. pacific time, with an artist pre-sale (code: SPRINGBREAK!) starting on Wednesday at 10 a.m. pacific. CNTS and Desslok open on all dates. Tickets available at the links below! Continue reading →


Napalm Death and The Melvins Book Co-headlining US Tour

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After first teaming up for a joint tour in 2016, Napalm Death and The Melvins are back together for a US tour in Spring, 2025. The Savage Imperial Death March II tour will run for seven weeks from early April, featuring an all-star line-up of openers: Weedeater (April 4-May 5), Titan To Tachyons featuring Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn (May 7- 20), The Hard-Ons with Jerry A (May 22-June 2) and Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, who will perform on all dates. Keep reading below for more information.
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INTERVIEW: The Sound of “Tarantula Heart” with Buzz Osborne of The Melvins Reveals New Album’s Creative Path

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In this exclusive conversation with Ghost Cult Keefy, Buzz Osbourne explores the creative process behind the new album Tarantula Heart out now via Ipecac Recordings discussing its themes, inspirations, and perspectives on  Melvins’ iconic sound.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: High on Fire on “Cometh the Storm” – Crafting Our Epic Album with Matt and Jeff

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In this episode, Matt Pike and Jeff Matz of High On Fire share insights into the making of “Cometh the Storm” (MNRK Music, MNRK Heavy) discussing the album’s themes, influences, and the band’s signature sonic approach. Hear why this is a standout in their illustrious discography.Continue reading →


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-19-24

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What are you getting this week!?
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-19-24

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What are you getting this week!?
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ALBUM REVIEW: Oozing Wound – We Cater To Cowards 

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Judging by the name, Oozing Wound should be a run-of-the-mill Death Metal outfit with all of the daft connotations that come with the genre. Thankfully the band is signed to the excellent Thrill Jockey Records, so safe to say this is not the case. What it does demonstrate, however, is a band not afraid to annoy overly serious music journos like me, and artists are supposed to stick it to the man, who in this case would be me. Ahem. 

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The Melvins Release “Revolve” (Acoustic Version)” – Unplugged Album Coming Soon

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Melvins will release their new album, their career-spanning acoustic collection of reimagined originals and covers: Five Legged Dog (Oct. 15 via Ipecac Recordings). The band has shared it’s biggest commercial hit song “Revolve”, from 1994’s Stoner Witch album, recast as “Revolve” (Acoustic Version)”. Stream that now and pre-order the album. 

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