Melvins News and Photos

21 predictions for FYF Festival 2013

Thu, May 16 2013 9:36pm - Source: Death + Taxes

This year's FYF Festival in downtown Los Angeles has one of the best lineups of any festival in years for a fraction of the price of its overcrowded, summer-bookend counterpart, Coachella.

Troy Sanders of Mastodon Talks New Music, Mayhem Festival, and Looks Back on "Blood Mountain"

Tue, May 07 2013 5:14pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Every time Mastodon hits the stage, it's like watching a monstrous battle from Clash of the Titans unfold live.

Album Review: Melvins – Everybody Loves Sausages

Thu, May 02 2013 4:22am - Source: Consequence of Sound

My favorite Melvins song wasn't written by the Melvins.

Graded on a Curve: The Melvins, Everybody Loves Sausages

Wed, May 01 2013 12:22pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The Melvins' latest release Everybody Loves Sausages is an all-covers album that's loaded with guest spots, but it thankfully lacks the self-congratulatory aura of similarly-themed veteran projects.

Album Of The Week: Coliseum Sister Faith

Tue, April 30 2013 8:12pm - Source: Stereogum

This used to be what indie rock sounded like.

Melvins - Everyone Loves Sausages

Mon, April 29 2013 8:17am - Source: Drowned In Sound

Mr Ben walked into his favourite shop, the most special shop in the whole wide world.

Melvins announce 30th anniversary tour

Wed, April 24 2013 7:47am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Grunge legends the Melvins have announced a five-week trek through the United States in celebration of the band turning 30.

Baroness Talks Tour, "Yellow & Green", Movies, and More

Mon, April 15 2013 7:22pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"I'm in the mountains," laughs Baroness guitarist Peter Adams.

Percussion Passion

Wed, March 27 2013 10:12pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

"I'M REALLY HAPPY people are liking the music, because it's... weird. I just scratch my head and say, 'Man, that's so cool.'"

Hey Colossus - Cuckoo Live Life Like Cuckoo

Tue, March 26 2013 5:53pm - Source: The Quietus

Hey Colossus haven't just been a band for a decade, they've been a consistently good one.

Alice in Chains Reveal Album Cover Art, Zakk Wylde Gets His Own Burger + More News

Fri, March 22 2013 1:12pm - Source: Noisecreep

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz ( Death Angel , Foo Fighters ), it's the group's second album since their 2005 reunion, following 2009's Black Gives Way to Blue. "We made a unique record that's completely different from anything we ever did," Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell told Noisecreep about the album.

Queen and the Melvins are “Best Friends”

Thu, March 21 2013 6:15pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I guess Queen are just in the air or something right now.

Bands of Brothers

Wed, March 20 2013 9:12pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

KARP were three friends who played chugging, gnarled, fun-loving thrash—heavy ideas exorcised with a scream and a wry, electric smile.

Led Melvins And Other Slow Songs For Stoners

Sun, March 03 2013 6:26am - Source: Swan Fungus

Playing records at the wrong speeds isn't a revelation most people make at the age of 30.

The Melvins Announce Two Unique London Shows For May

Tue, February 26 2013 5:02pm - Source: Stereoboard

Watching the Melvins perform live is always an event to look forward to - but never before has there been news quite this exciting, as today we can confirm details of two totally unique Melvins performances in London this May. Melvins will perform 'Lysol' and 'Houdini' at London Brixton Electric on Sunday 19th May, followed by a performance of 'Bullhead' and 'Stoner Witch' at the same venue on Monday 20th May. In other news, earlier this month the Melvins announced a 13-track covers album titled 'Everybody Loves Sausages,' which is set for an April 30th release via Ipecac Recordings.

Fahey's A Jolly Good Fellow: In Search of Blind Joe Death - The Saga Of John Fahey Reviewed

Thu, February 21 2013 1:34pm - Source: The Quietus

When I first became aware of John Fahey around 7 years ago, through his connections with esoteric NYC underground improvisers the No Neck Blues Band, I had no idea that instrumental steel-string acoustic guitar music minus vocal accompaniment was something I needed in my life.

Max Cavalera of Soulfly Talks "Maximum Cavalera" Tour, Looks Back on "Lookaway", Discusses New Music, and More

Tue, February 19 2013 6:17pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Right now, Soulfly is in the midst of slaying the states on the "Maximum Cavalera" tour.

Tomahawk are Delightfully Odd Fellows on Oddfellows

Thu, February 14 2013 7:59pm - Source: Metal Sucks

In the eyes (or, more appropriately, ears) of many, Mike Patton can seem to do no wrong.

Metallica Team Up With San Francisco Giants + More News

Mon, February 11 2013 2:09pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica are Bay Area natives, so it makes sense that they will partner with the World Series Champions -the San Francisco Giants- for the first-ever "Metallica Night."

Pissed Jeans: Honeys

Mon, February 11 2013 6:36am - Source: Pitchfork Media

If you're into Pissed Jeans ' music because you relate to it, well, Matt Korvette is sorry it's come to this.

Passion Pit MSG still on; Boston postponed. #Nemo

Fri, February 08 2013 11:12pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Crossing my fingers that Passion Pit does not get cancelled.

Show No Mercy: KEN mode and Inter Arma

Fri, February 08 2013 7:36pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The second half of 2012 included installments of Show No Mercy featuring some bigger bands like Baroness , Converge , and Pig Destroyer.

2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Michele Myers

Sat, December 29 2012 2:14am - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

For the rest of the year, we'll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012.

Kit Brown's Top Albums of 2012

Mon, December 17 2012 8:10pm - Source: Metal Injection

While it may not be a huge departure for the band, Pig Destroyer's fifth full-length is filled to the brim with ravaging riffs, blistering blasts and J.R. Hayes' textbook vitriol.

Scraping Genius Off The Year: Gary Suarez’s Top Fifteen Metal Albums of 2012

Tue, December 04 2012 7:10pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I've earned a bit of a reputation here at MetalSucks for raging against sacred cows and asking provocative questions.

Unwound Prepares ‘Live Leaves’ Double LP Release

Wed, November 28 2012 6:10pm - Source: Drawer B

Going to Unwound shows was a once-a-year given/religious experience for me between the years 1994 and 1998.

November In Metal, Part III: Anaal Nathrakh, Isis, Kylesa and Nidingr

Sat, November 24 2012 5:41am - Source: Pop Dose

It's the most natural way to describe the duo that makes up Anaal Nathrakh.

Indian Handcrafts – Civil Disobedience for Losers (2012)

Fri, November 23 2012 12:54pm - Source: Something Else!

With a mighty swarm of guitar riffs and funky-as-hell vocals, Indian Handcrafts takes to Civil Disobedience for Losers with an attitude that is all too rare in today's cookie-cutter rock scene.