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Melvins/Unsane touring the U.S. this Spring

Details: Written by brian; Created: 15 January 2012

Melvins will be touring the U.S. with Unsane this Spring. Amrep is also putting together a tour 7" with the two bands covering each other. No word yet on how many will be pressed, check the Amrep bored for more details. Tour dates are below...

Amrep will also be doing a series of 12" records. The 13 record Sugar Daddy Splits series is the Melvins tracks from their Ipecac "Sugar Daddy" CD combined with bands they love from past, present, and future. Okay, maybe not future. Starting it off, COWS and the U-MEN!!! Pressing sizes will be a lot larger than recent projects, and way more affordable. But still slick as %$#@ Let the stupid questions that would've already been answered had some one bothered to read this far - BEGIN!

One song per side, 33 1/3 rpm 180 grain Splatter vinyl.

Silk screened print.

Price not yet set (likely in the $20ish range)

Release date - not yet set. 5-7 weeks estimated.

No subscriptions.

We can't list all the tracks now, but some are previously released material by defunct bands, and some new exclusive material from current bands. Other bands confirmed so far: Off, Fucked Up, Mudhoney, Butthole Surfers, Tweak Bird

Decibel Magazine did a Q&A with Buzz and Dale. "I’m often surprised by why people expect us to do something normal they shouldn’t. There are lots of bands who are willing to do all kinds of normal things; people should not look to us to do that." - Buzz

The Melvins/Totimoshi split 7" that Volcom released is already sold out online, so eBay it is.

Melvins were featured and interviewed for the 'Grunge' episode of VH1's Metal Evolution series. You may not be able to watch it on VH1's site if you're outside of civilization.

Pelter did an interview with Buzz in which we learn of the Great Garloo.

The long-lived Melvins-L AOL Listserv group that was shut down when AOL got rid of the service has arisen like the proverbial phoenix at groups.google.com/group/melvins-l so join up if you're interested.

You can now buy the DVD of the documentary on Jared's old band KARP at karplives.com - the film is getting positive reviews all around!

Super limited Endless Residency LP Boxset coming out through AMREP

Details: Written by brian; Created: 29 November 2011

The Melvins and HAZE XXL continue to 'Occupy' your pocketbooks with yet another amazing limited edition release. This is the AmRep version of the Endless Residency LP Boxset, and only 100 were produced, details below on why the Guggenheim will probably beat you to the punch in snagging one of these puppies.

"We've let HAZE XXL make an authorized edition of the Endless Residency box set for several art shows he has coming this spring. On this edition, there were only 100 made. They have been the most expensive project to make, that we've ever been part of, and that's not including the insane man hours, carving of art, and several cross country drives involved. They are EXPENSIVE ($500*). They are literally works of friggin' art. We talked him into selling a batch before hand. 20 will be for sale on Friday at 5pm. For those about to get your undies in a bunch, right around the same time we'll be releasing the ENTIRE 4 CD Endless Residency set as a $5 download, so those that just want the tunes are well taken care of."

Sets available at amphetaminereptile.com Friday at 5pm Central Time. The making of pix...

*part of pricing reflects that the galleries will get a big slice of the pie, and you can bet your ass that we get a taste too! Shave off the copies the band members get, as well as some folks that helped us make this (like Obsolete Industries), and there's even less to go around.

Brian Walsby's latest Melvins t-shirt design is a real gem, and it's available for pre-order now on his website. Limited to only 300, so as your little league coach told you every practice until the day you quit, Get after it!!!

"Up to this point; no one, but NO ONE has done what the Melvins have done and I’m pretty sure they’re still light years from being finished. They will go down in history as being one of the best rock bands anywhere. What they hadn’t done until about 2006 or so is enlist the help of a fourth member, which they now have. Enter co drummer Coady Willis. Now they have finally FINALLY entered the most important part of their career: having enough people to be a gang! With this all important news, we bring you our second MELVINS t-shirt, the tribute to the Baseball Furies! Can street gangs be power trios? Hell no. That is why this t-shirt is so great; I tie in the "band as a gang" thing as well as bringing the MELVINS' love of baseball into the picture. Now they can kick your ass, both musically and otherwise. You would have to be a fan of other more inferior sports to pass this awesome t-shirt up! We’ve gone all out with a 4 Color design for this puppy. We’ve also giving folks the option of ordering an XXL this time. Get it while we got it! Limited to 300."

All Tomorrow's Parties announced that Melvins will be playing their "I'll Be Your Mirror" event in London on May 25th, 2012 along with the inarguably best two bands that start with SL, Sleep and Slayer.

Radio Nova out of Norway interviewed Buzz and Dale and have posted the audio in two parts. Part 1 & Part 2

Dale was quoted in the New York Times regarding the mini album being released in 2012 by a car company called Scion. "I am really glad that a company like this is interested in art, Mr. Crover said. It’s a way to continue doing what we do and make money doing it."

Dale Crover speaks to Tom and Si from Phonic FM before the Melvins last show of their 2011 European tour at the Bristol Thekla.

This one sort of fell through the cracks and I'm late to share it, Serene Dominic Bad Hair Episode 9 features an interview with Dale & Coady.

'Kill All Redneck Pricks' is a documentary about Jared's old band KARP and it is touring currently, check out their site for dates.

Melvins tour of Europe just around the corner!

Details: Written by brian; Created: 31 August 2011

Good news for those in Europe, the Melvins are on their way to your backyard in less than a month, check the tour dates below. In more good news, Rock Is Hell will be releasing an extremely limited "Endless Residency" 8xLP Boxset, the pre-order begins September 2nd so be on your toes!

Bullhead/Houdini/Stoner Witch/Lysol*Eggnog

Recorded live during The Melvins L.A. Spaceland Residency in January.

Silkscreened printed and assembled by hand.

Total presing of 500 copies -->

black wax, 450 copies

orange wax w/ extra prints, 50 copies

pre-order starts Friday Sept. 2nd, Noon Eastern Time.

European Tour Dates 2011:

9/30/11 - Cardiff, Wales - The Globe

10/2/11 - Feyzin, France - L'Epicerie Moderne

10/4/11 - Rome, Italy - Circolo degli Artisti

10/5/11 - Bologna, Italy - Estragon

10/6/11 - Mezzago, Italy - Bloom

10/7/11 - Geneva, Switzerland - KAB Usine

10/8/11 - Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik

10/9/11 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk/Hansa 39

10/10/11 - Vienna, Austria - Arena

10/11/11 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Cvetlicarna Mediapark

10/12/11 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica Kulture

10/13/11 - Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar

10/14/11 - Erfurt, Germany - Stadtgarten

10/15/11 - Wroclaw, Poland - Firlej

10/16/11 - Berlin, Germany - Volksbühne

10/17/11 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Lille Vega

10/18/11 - Oslo, Norway - Blå

10/20/11 - Tampere, Finland - Klubi

10/21/11 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia

10/23/11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Hornstull Strand Etablissement

10/24/11 - Malmo, Sweden - Debaser

10/25/11 - Bremen, Germany - Kulturzentrum Lagerhaus

10/26/11 - Haarlem, The Netherlands - Patronaat

10/27/11 - Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette - Kulturfabrik

10/28/11 - Schorndorf, Germany - Manufaktur

10/29/11 - Cologne, Germany - Gebäude 9 (Onkel's Minifestival)

10/30/11 - Kortrijk, Belgium - De Kreun (Sonic City Festival curated by Liars)

10/31/11 - Paris, France - Glazart

11/1/11- Birmingham, England - HMV Institute

11/2/11 - Leeds, England - Irish Centre **NOTE NEW VENUE** (Brudenell Social Club tickets still valid)

11/3/11 - London, England - Camden Electric Ballroom

11/4/11 - Bristol, England - The Thekla

Here's a video from their recent performance at Hellfest in France to get you in the zone.

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Ipecac will be putting out a live performance of Fantômas' Director's Cut on DVD on September 6th. It has Dale on drums and obviously Buzz on guitar, in addition to that the DVD includes a commentary track by the legendary Neil Hamburger.

Filmed at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall on Dec. 31, 2008, the DVD features the band performing songs from their classic 2001 collection of soundtrack covers The Director’s Cut, as well as two songs not featured on the album: Al Green’s ‘Simply Beautiful’ and Marc Bolan & T. Rex’s ‘Chariot Choogle’.

Dale played drums for the Warlock Pinchers during their recent reunion shows and is featured on the DVD they've released chronicling the event. Rumor has it there's a special feature w/ the Melvins covering Alice Cooper included.

Someone uploaded an old TV appearance by the Melvins on FX's SoundFX from the Stoner Witch era, they play Revolve & Goose Freight Train. 90's cable was sweet.

AMREP has the Melvins 'News of the World' parody shirt by Brian Walsby for sale in limited sizes.

Ultimate Classic Rock has an interview with Dale where he discusses Bonham, Kiss, and the Beatles etc.

There's a video interview with Joe Barresi(produced Stag & Honky) on the Internets where he touches on recording the Melvins, he starts talking about the experience at the 22:30 mark on the video. "We had porno going on twenty four hours a day in the studio just to get everyone in this weird space"

For all the golfers out there...

The Oven in the Wedding Ring - Nice little cover of Oven by the Canadian band Crabe

Big Business Quadruple Single + Summer U.S. Tour

Details: Written by brian; Created: 02 July 2011

Big Business will be touring the U.S. this summer. Their Quadruple Single is due for release on July 26th via their very own label Gold Metal.

I'm told you still can't purchase the new Quadruple Single ep online yet, but da Biz is working hard to get their webstore up. Until that day arrives you can always order it from your preferred local record store, or eBay. Check out this article from Brooklyn Vegan on the release which includes a stream of the album.

Quadruple Single tracklist:

Always Never Know When To Quit
Ice-Cold War
California Square Dance
Guns

The dates:

07/07 Houston, TX @ Walter’s on Washington *

07/08 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon *

07/09 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe *

07/11 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum *

07/12 Miami, FL @ Churchill’s *

07/13 Orlando, FL @ The Social *

07/14 Atlanta, GA @ EARL *

07/15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club *

07/16 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel *

07/17 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar *

07/19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church *

07/20 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg *

07/21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs *

07/22 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place *

07/23 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop *

07/24 Newport, KY @ The Historic Southgate House *

07/25 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme *

07/26 Detriot, MI @ Magic Stick *

07/27 Indianapolis, IN @ The Hoosier Dome *

07/28 Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge *

07/29 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club *

07/30 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room *

07/31 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater *

08/02 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas *

08/03 Boise, ID @ Neurolux *

08/04 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s *

08/05 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre &

08/06 San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s &

08/07 West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour &

08/08 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah &

08/09 Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch &

08/10 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad &

08/12 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada &

08/13 San Antonio, TX @ Korova &

08/14 Austin, TX @ Red 7 &

08/16 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress &

08/20 Missoula, MT @ Total Fest

* w/ Torche and Helms Alee

& w/ Torche and Thrones

Poster by Ross Sewage

Some great video from the Big Biz Chicago show via noisey.com

Crossfade has an interview up with Jared

New live Melvins album 'Sugar Daddy Live' out today!

Details: Written by brian; Created: 31 May 2011

The new Melvins live album Sugar Daddy Live is out now, swing on down to your local record shop and pick up a few. The recording comes from their fabled appearance at the Busta-Guts Club in Downey, CA. If you're one of those fence riders, AOL Music for a limited time has the album streaming in its entirety...

The U.S. residency mini tour is about halfway done, if you're in Chicago, Boston, NYC, or MPLS be sure to check them out and pick up one of the amazing customized for the city Endless Residency Box Sets. The 4 CD set was recorded live in L.A. in Jan. during the Spaceland Residency. It's the same 4 sets we're playing live on this 7 city tour. There's 50 sets individualized for each city. All hand printed and hand assembled and numbered. Design, art, and printing by Mackie and on Amphetamine Reptile Records. They're $50 apiece. That $12.50 a CD so quit bellyaching about the price already!

While in New York City the band will be stopping by Tara McPherson's store Cotton Candy Machine for a show poster signing/release event. They've also released a Melvins T-shirt with her design, but it appears to only be available in children's and women's sizes at this time.

The Melvins will be playing Sunset Junction Street Fair in L.A. on August 27th. Additionally, Buzz & Dale have mentioned recently that they'll be doing some 'Melvins-Lite' dates w/ Trevor Dunn while Big Business is on tour this summer. So far California dates in San Diego, Costa Mesa & San Luis Obispo have been announced. Speaking of the Biz, Stereogum preimered "Always Never Know When To Quit", a track from their forthcoming 'Quadruple Single'.

Poster by Jeff LaChance

Dale was interviewed on the Howard Stern show recently.

The Village Voice had a great article about the importance of the Lysol album.

Search & Destroy did a nice long video interview with Buzz & Dale while they were in Mexico.

Buzz was interviewed on theFive10.com radio.

Yowie.com did a 'webcam show' between the Melvins and some of their fans. The lag is something to behold.

Melvins/JSBX "Black Betty" 7" coming out in May plus Grumpy's Date announced!

Details: Written by brian; Created: 18 April 2011

Amrep will be putting out a split 7" with the Melvins and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion cover "Black Betty" this May and should be available at the upcoming tour dates. No word yet on what the edition will be of this. "AmRep will be making as many as we can stuff by ourselves. We are old and feeble. Do the math." The Jon Spencer version was actually used in a Volkswagen commercial during the Super Bowl of all places.

In more Amrep/Grumpy's news Melvins added Minneapolis to its list of Residency Tour stops. They'll be playing June 13 & 14, 2 sets each night. You can purchase tickets for the event from Eventbrite.