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Videos: NYE Melvins TV
News — December 19, 2020
At 3pm EST on Dec. 31, 2020, the Melvins will host a 5-song livestream event dubbed “Melvins TV: Volume 1.” A $5 ticket gains access, with various merch bundles available as well. The short set will be complemented with interviews and additional footage. “’Melvins TV, New Year’s Evil’ …
Records: Melvins unplugged
News — July 24, 2021
The always-active, always-changing Melvins have announced a new acoustic collection, Five Legged Dog, coming Oct. 15 via Ipecac Recordings. The new collection features 36 songs in total, with a mix of Melvins classics and cover songs. “I knew I wanted to do something ridiculously big,” Buzz Osborne says …
Tours: New dates to celebrate Ministry, plus Melvins & CoC
News — September 25, 2021
Tour dates are hard to commit to these days. And as Ministry celebrates the 30th anniversary of their The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste album, the dates keep moving -- now to March 2022 and with two new special guests: the Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity. The …
Records: Dumb Numbers and Melvins Broken Pipe collab
News — April 2, 2022
A 3-song single and limited edition 12" is coming from Dumb Numbers and Melvins on April 29. Joyful Noise Recordings will release the collaboration, which also brings David Yow (The Jesus Lizard) into the fold for a song. The EP is titled Broken Pipe. “I’m severely honoured …
Tours: The Melvins & The Electric Roach Tour
News — April 14, 2022
In my time at SPB, I feel like I've possibly covered the Melvins the most. Because they're a ridiculously productive band. Anyway, the band is back on the road this summer...perhaps a sign that things are finally returning to the so-called "normal" I keep hearing about. The band …
Tours: The Melvins are Touring on Five Legs
News — June 10, 2022
The Melvins have announced a 43-date US tour between September and October entitled the Five Legged Tour. Joining the group each night will be We Are the Asteroid. The tour follows their upcoming dates kicking off this month listed below. The band last released Five Legged Dog -- a collection …
Tours: Mr. Bungle, Melvins, and Spotlights 3-headed tour
News — January 24, 2023
Meet the Ipecac Recordings' Geek Show Tour 2023, featuring a lineup of Mr. Bungle, Melvins, and Spotlights, covering varied cities in the western US later this year. "The Geek Show tours of the past were some of the best live show experiences I've ever had,” Mike Patton says of …
Tours: The Melvins and Boris will blow up your ear drums soon
News — June 6, 2023
Two of the loudest bands going have announced a co-headlining tour this summer. The "Twins of Evil Tour" will feature Boris and The Melvins, including The Melvins playing their Bullhead album in its entirety as the record hits its 40th anniversary. Boris will also celebrate their catalog, playing Heavy Rocks …
Records: A "weird" album from the Melvins?
News — February 11, 2024
April 19 brings us Tarantula Heart, the latest from the ever-changing Melvins. The album contains 5 songs and releases on Ipecac Recordings. This time around, the band features contributions from Roy Mayorga (Ministry) and Gary Chester (We Are The Asteroid). “The way we approached Tarantula Heart was …
Videos: The Making of The Melvins' Tarantula Heart
News — April 21, 2024
Last week the Melvins released new EP Tarantula Heart. The band has also shared a mini-documentary, simply titled The Making of Tarantula Heart. “The way we approached Tarantula Heart was different than any other Melvins’ album,” Buzz Osborne eplains. “I had Dale and Roy Mayorga of Ministry come …
Records: Boris and Melvins together again
News — June 29, 2024
Following last year's co-headlining tour, now Boris and the Melvins have teamed up for a split called Twins of Evil, out now on Cd with vinyl due on June 30 via Amphetamine Reptile The release has two songs, Melvins' "Funny Equals Pain" and Boris' "Cry -狂叫-", each song approximately …
Tours: The Savage Imperial Death March II w/ Melvins & Napalm Death
News — November 20, 2024
After teaming up in 2016 for a joint tour, The Melvins and Napalm Death are prepping for 2025's "The Savage Imperial Death March II," a co-headlining affair of heavy, heavy music. “Napalm Death! Melvins! What a dream! Not only are we looking forward to being on the road with …
Tours: Spring Break with the Melvins
News — December 17, 2024
The Melvins have announced a short West Coast tour, planning a California Spring Break tour in preview of the more expansive Savage Imperial Death March Part II, which is a co-headlining affair with Napalm Death. CNTS and Desslok will also play all dates on the California Spring Break. All …
Various Artists – We Reach: The Music of The Melvins
Review — March 12, 2006
A tribute to The Melvins, in theory, is a great idea. Hell, all tribute records in theory are great ideas. They pay homage to talented bands that have been around for years and influenced countless artists. It's only fitting that they be showered with the respect that they deserve, right? …
One Question Interviews: Trevor Dunn
Feature — October 29, 2013
Trevor Dunn (Tomahawk, Melvins Lite, Fantomas, and formerly of Mr. Bungle) SPB: What part of your live show is the hardest on sound engineers? Dunn: I wouldn't know because 1) I stand in front of my 8x10 so that I have the best possible sound in the entire …
Music: Ipecac Recordings 20th Anniversary
Feature — November 24, 2019
In the 20 years since Ipecac Records spewed its way into the public consciousness, it has achieved the impossible. It has continued to make money for its artists and the label itself without sacrificing its mission or values, remaining quite possibly the most consistent label in terms of quality releases …
Labels: Ipecac Recordings turns 20
News — April 6, 2019
A recent press release highlights the 20th anniversary of Ipecac Recordings, founded in 1999 by Mike Patton and Greg Werchman. In the ensuing years, the label has released more than 200 albums, DVD, and other forms of media. The label was first formed to released IPC-1, the debut album …
Shows: Mr. Bungle openers for The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny v.2
News — September 29, 2019
Mr. Bungle, who will briefly rise form the dead in 2020 for shows in California and New York, have announced the openers for those evenings. Each night has a different lineup, with many Ipecac Recordings' artists sharing the stage. Depending on the evening, openers in California include The Melvins, …
Bands: Plan D, a four-part drum-focused series
News — March 14, 2020
In 2020, studio project Plan D will release a series of 4 12" releases. Conceived by producer/engineer Toshi Kasai, the project that sees him “translate” drum beats into a medley of music via the use of triggered analog synths, according to a press release. Or, as Dale Crover of …
