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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.
Feb 26, 2024 · The Melvins are a legendary American rock band known for their experimental and eclectic style. Find out their latest album, Tarantula Heart, their upcoming European tour with Trevor Dunn, and their collaborations with Mr. Bungle and Fantômas.
“The Great Good Place", from the Melvins release, Working With God, released Feb 26, 2021. https://lnk.to/MelvinsWWGThe album bring back together the 1983 li...
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Pre-order now at https://themelvins.lnk.to/tarantula Directed by Jesse Nieminen Tarantula Heart is available on a trio of vinyl variants (black, indie exclusive Silver Streak and Ipecac...
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Oct 26, 2014 · It's hard to categorise the Melvins, which is probably why they have been at turns both hugely influential yet also overlooked. From Seattle and formed in 1983, they have constantly shifted and shuffled through line-up changes and musical musings.
Years active: 1983-present. The Melvins are highly regarded as a huge influence upon the sludge and drone genres. The band's genre fluctuates from release to release, playing grunge, stoner rock, sludge, drone, hardcore influenced rock, or experimental pieces.
May 1, 2023 · They are a genre unto themselves." THE 1980S. The Melvins' story begins in the small town of Montesano, Washington, "Monte" to locals, where 12-year-old Buzz Osborne discovered the ways of hard rock through the songs of Aerosmith, Ted Nugent and KISS in the mid-Seventies.
