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Melvins

Musical Group
Forfans of sludge/doom/grunge, experimental and noise-rock listeners, collectors and live-music fans.
34 Reviews 30 Definitions 48 Charts
Hard Rock Grunge Doom

The Profile

Melvins are an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1983. Core figures include Buzz "King Buzzo" Osborne (guitar/vocals) and Dale Crover (drums). The group is known for pioneering and mixing sludge, doom and experimental rock across a large, prolific discography.

Longstanding influence on alternative and heavy rock scenes; connections and collaborations with artists and labels mentioned in DeBaser reviews (examples: Kurt Cobain credited on Houdini sessions; releases on Boner, Amphetamine Reptile and Ipecac). The band frequently changes lineups and collaborates with other musicians while remaining led by Osborne and Crover.

DeBaser's reviews present the Melvins as a prolific, influential American rock band blending sludge, doom, grunge and experimental noise. Reviewers praise key albums (Houdini, Lysol, (A) Senile Animal) and powerful live shows. The band is shown as restless, genre-defying, and consistently original.

Notable Quotes

❝ From now on, for a barbecue "Nude With Boots" is like charcoal: essential.
❝ few bands on this planet can boast as much influence on the entire rock scene as the Melvins.
❝ The rock historiography tells us that the Melvins chose their band name in honor of an unfortunate Christmas tree thief from Aberdeen, named Melvin.
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