Melvins

Group

Melvins

US band

From
Montesano, United States
Since
1983–present
Rating
★ 4.85 (6 votes)
Releases
219
  • sludge metal
  • stoner metal
  • grunge
  • alternative rock
  • experimental rock
  • drone metal
  • stoner rock
  • noise rock

About

Melvins are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Known for combining heavy, slow riffs with experimental and eclectic songwriting, the band has been credited as pioneers of sludge metal, and a key influence in the development of alternative metal and grunge. Since 1984, vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been the band's only constant members. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists, and have been credited for their prolific output, having released over 25 studio albums.

From Melvins on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Members

Discography

Albums 38
EPs 31
Singles 94

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Live 26
Compilations 23
Other 7

Links

Subgroup

Also known as

(the) Melvins · Melvins the · The Melvins

Tags

  • sludge
  • american
  • bookmark
  • grunge rock
  • heavy
  • quirky
  • rhythmic
  • united states
  • weird

Identifiers

ISNI
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