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Joe Preston

2008-05-09T11:32:47Z

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[[Image:Joe_preston.jpg|frame|Joe Preston playing as Thrones.]]

Has a one man band called [[Thrones]], and has also been the bass player of [[Melvins|The Melvins]], High On Fire, Earth and Sunn O))) to name a few.

Dead Kennedys

2008-05-09T11:28:23Z

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[[Image:DeadKennedys3.jpeg|frame|The trendy Dead Kennedys.]]

The Dead Kennedys are a hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California. During the 1980s, the band gained a large underground following in the international punk music scene. The band was fronted by [[Jello Biafra]] who has toured and released albums with [[Melvins|The Melvins]]

File:DeadKennedys3.jpeg

2008-05-09T11:25:06Z

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Kurt Cobain

2008-05-01T11:31:25Z

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[[Image:KurtCobain.jpg|frame|Overly-dramatic photo of Kurt Cobain.]]

'''Kurt Cobain''' was the frontman of [[Nirvana]]. He grew up in Aberdeen, Washington with [[Buzz Osborne]] and was heavily influenced by the punk music that Buzz listened to.

*Kurt Cobain is credited with producing tracks 1, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 on [[Houdini]]. He played guitar on "[[Sky Pup]]" and percussion on "[[Spread Eagle Beagle]]".

*It is often acknowledged that Kurt Cobain was a big [[Melvins]] fan and may have actually been a roadie of theirs for a short time.

Mike Dillard

2008-05-01T11:30:26Z

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Mike Dillard was drummer and one of the founding members of The [[Melvins]].

He left the band in 1984 and was replaced by [[Dale Crover]].

In 1986 he briefly played in [[Kurt Cobain]]'s first band, Fecal Matter, before they disbanded.

Here Come the Waterworks

2008-05-01T11:27:17Z

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[[Image:Bigbusinesshere.jpg|frame|''Here Come the Waterworks'', cover art by [[Kevin Willis]].]]

'''Here Come the Waterworks''' is the second album by [[Big Business]] released on [http://www.hydrahead.com Hydra Head Records]. It features [[David Scott Stone]] on guitar.

*1. Just as the Day was Dawning - 4:13
*2. Hands Up - 2:59
*3. Shields - 3:07
*4. Grounds for Divorce - 5:30
*5. Another Fourth of July... Ruined - 4:30
*6. Start Your Digging - 4:05
*7. I'll Give You Something to Cry About - 9:09
*8. Another Beautiful Day in the Pacific Northwest - 7:10

Mark Deutrom

2008-04-29T12:06:39Z

Farffignuton: Clean

[[Image:mark03.jpg|right|frame]]

'''Mark Duetrom''' was the bassist for the Melvins from 1994-2001.

Mark Deutrom supposedly left the melvins because he lived in London and that was too far from California (where both Buzz and Dale live). He came to know them by producing [[Ozma (album)|''Ozma'']] and [[Gluey Porch Treatments (album)|''Gluey Porch Treatments'']], he even released GPT originally on his [[Alchemy Records]] label. He wore a cowboy hat alot as you can see from the pictures. He played on ''[[Stoner Witch]]'', [[Prick (album)|''Prick'']], [[Stag (album)|''Stag'']], [[Honky (album)|''Honky'']], and ''[[Alive at the F*cker Club]]''. He wrote alot of the material on ''[[Stoner Witch]]'' and [[Stag (album)|''Stag'']] as well.

He was in [[Clown Alley]] with [[Lori Black]] (another former melvins bassist) at one time. Mark Deutrom released a solo album called ''[[The Silent Treatment]]'' on the label Lunasound recording and did a european tour in support of it. The album was licensed to Teepee in the USA and there was also a single for 5 Skull Bake which was released on Southern Lord.

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''taken from teepeerecords.com''

'''So just who is this Mark D?'''

Well, the diminutive Texan with the big hat has been a "mover and shaker" (in the loosest sense of the term I might add) in the underground scene for the longest time, but for those of you that don't do your homework...

In 1984 Mark was inspired by the SF punk scene enough to found the quietly influential punk label Alchemy records... Alchemy as a going concern was to eventually run it's course, but not before Mark had discovered and released albums by no lesser entities than Neurosis, The Melvins (more of which in a moment) and the eternal NOFX favorite R.K.L, among other punk rock luminaries of the era. It was however his production work as the head of the label that paved the way for the next career move as he took over as house soundman for the mighty Melvins.

Through the years 1990 and 1991 Mark took care of the live sound of that most difficult of bands including the legendary Reading performance with Nirvana when the Melvins were called the "worst band ever" by the organizers (rare praise indeed coming from an organization that has booked Shed Seven on more than one occasion!!). It was natural that the band should look close to home when a new bass player was required and so Mr D was finally inducted into the ranks. Across the course of the next half-decade he played bass in what has been arguably the most highly regarded and commercially successful incarnation of the Melvins. Along the way releasing such critically acclaimed albums as Stoner Witch, Stag and Honky and touring with the likes of Kiss, NineInchNails, Primus, White Zombie, Rush, Tool, Nirvana (including Nirvana's last ever gig in Munich). L7, Helmet and the Lollapalooza festival etc etc.

Late 1998 finally saw Mark leave the Melvins to venture out on his own, which brings us nicely along to the current album "[[The Silent Treatment]]". Engineered to incredible effect by Joe "Monster Magnet, Kyuss, L7..." Barresi, and performed (drums excepted), produced and written by the man himself, ''[[The Silent Treatment]]'' is truly the sound of a man exploring the sounds within his head. Half ZZ Top-esque southern blues n boogie, half freak beat psychedelia and a good dose of all points in between this is an album that's as impossible to fathom, as it is to leave alone. The scab that must be picked. So don't try to fight it just give in and treat yourself to an hour alone with one of the musical worlds most intriguing eccentric...

==Mark D/Melvins Discography==
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|[[1987]]
|''[[Gluey Porch Treatments (album)|Gluey Porch Treatments]]''
|[[Alchemy Records]]
|VM103
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|[[Image:Melvins-Ozma.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[1989]]
|''[[Ozma (album)|Ozma]]''
|[[Boner Records]]
|BR16-2
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|[[Image:Melvins-prick.jpg|center|50px|]]
|August [[1994]]
|''[[Prick (album)|Prick]]''
|[[Amphetamine Reptile Records]]
|AmRep 031
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|[[Image:Melvins-stonerwitch.jpg|center|50px|]]
|September [[1994]]
|''[[Stoner Witch]]''
|[[Atlantic Records]]
|82704-2
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|[[Image:Melvins-stag.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[July 15]], [[1996]]
|''[[Stag (album)|Stag]]''
|[[Atlantic Records]]
|82878-2
|-
|[[Image:Melvins-honky.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[May 5]], [[1997]]
|''[[Honky (album)|Honky]]''
|[[Amphetamine Reptile Records]]
|AmRep 064-2
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|[[Image:Melvins-1-12singles.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[August 26]], [[1997]]
|''[[Singles 1-12]]''
|[[Atlantic Records]]
|AmRep 063
|-
|[[Image:Melvins-aatfc.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[1998]]
|''[[Alive at the F*cker Club]]''
|[[Amphetamine Reptile Records]]
|AmRep 072
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|[[Image:Melvins-gpt.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[November 27]], [[2000]]
|''[[Gluey Porch Treatments (Ipecac)|Gluey Porch Treatments]]''
|[[Ipecac Recordings]]
|IPC-012
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|[[Image:Melvins-electroretard.jpg|center|50px|]]
|[[February 6]], [[2001]]
|''[[Electroretard (album)|Electroretard]]''
|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR2002
|}

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Return to the [[Melvins Bassist Morgue]]

Slayer

2008-04-29T11:39:36Z

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[[Image:Slayer=worst band ever.jpg|thumb|''Slayer'']]

Slayer is an American thrash metal band founded by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in 1981. [[Dave Lombardo]] is their drummer.

File:Slayer=worst band ever.jpg

2008-04-29T11:38:26Z

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Slayer

Kevin Willis

2008-04-25T21:10:24Z

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[[Image:B00076NYPU.01. SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg|frame|''Head For The Shallow'' cover art by Kevin Willis.]]

'''Kevin Willis''' is the brother of [[Big Business]] drummer [[Coady Willis]]. He did the artwork for Big Business' first two albums, ''[[Head For The Shallow]]'' and ''[[Here Come the Waterworks]].

Here Come the Waterworks

2008-04-25T21:05:51Z

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[[Image:Bigbusinesshere.jpg|frame|''Here Come the Waterworks'', cover art by [[Kevin Willis]].]]

'''Here Come the Waterworks''' is the second album by [[Big Business]]. It features [[David Scott Stone]] on guitar.

*1. Just as the Day was Dawning - 4:13
*2. Hands Up - 2:59
*3. Shields - 3:07
*4. Grounds for Divorce - 5:30
*5. Another Fourth of July... Ruined - 4:30
*6. Start Your Digging - 4:05
*7. I'll Give You Something to Cry About - 9:09
*8. Another Beautiful Day in the Pacific Northwest - 7:10

Here Come the Waterworks

2008-04-25T21:05:20Z

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[[Image:Bigbusinesshere.jpg|frame|''Here Come the Waterworks'']]

'''Here Come the Waterworks''' is the second album by [[Big Business]]. It features [[David Scott Stone]] on guitar.

*1. Just as the Day was Dawning - 4:13
*2. Hands Up - 2:59
*3. Shields - 3:07
*4. Grounds for Divorce - 5:30
*5. Another Fourth of July... Ruined - 4:30
*6. Start Your Digging - 4:05
*7. I'll Give You Something to Cry About - 9:09
*8. Another Beautiful Day in the Pacific Northwest - 7:10

File:Bigbusinesshere.jpg

2008-04-25T21:01:59Z

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Head For The Shallow

2008-04-25T20:55:14Z

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[[Image:B00076NYPU.01. SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg|frame|''Head For The Shallow'', covert art by [[Kevin Willis]].]]

'''Head For The Shallow''' is the debut album by [[Big Business]] released on January 25, 2005 by [http://www.hydrahead.com Hydra Head Records].

*1. "O.G." – 4:21
*2. "Focus Pocus" – 5:19
*3. "White Pizazz" – 4:38
*4. "Stareadactyl" – 2:59
*5. "Easter Romantic" – 5:09
*6. "Technically Electrified" – 3:47
*7. "Eis Hexe" – 4:05
*8. "Off Off Broadway" – 5:17

Head For The Shallow

2008-04-25T20:54:05Z

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[[Image:B00076NYPU.01. SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg|frame|''Head For The Shallow'', covert art by [[Kevin Willis]].]]

'''Head For The Shallow''' is the debut album by [[Big Business]] released on January 25, 2005 by [[Hydra Head Records]].

*1. "O.G." – 4:21
*2. "Focus Pocus" – 5:19
*3. "White Pizazz" – 4:38
*4. "Stareadactyl" – 2:59
*5. "Easter Romantic" – 5:09
*6. "Technically Electrified" – 3:47
*7. "Eis Hexe" – 4:05
*8. "Off Off Broadway" – 5:17

Kevin Willis

2008-04-25T20:51:06Z

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File:B00076NYPU.01. SCLZZZZZZZ .jpg

2008-04-25T20:49:44Z

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Mike Patton

2008-04-25T20:41:05Z

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[[Image:Mikepattonmikepatton.jpg|thumb|Patton performing with Fantômas at Quart Festival, Norway on July 9, 2005.]]

Mike Patton started out his career in [[Mr. Bungle]], with [[Trevor Dunn]] and [[Trey Spruance]], by the age of 19 he was already poached by stadium rock band [[Faith No More]].

He has been a part of countless projects and solo albums, including [[Mr. Bungle]] and [[Fantômas]].

He is also the co-runner of The Melvins current label [[Ipecac Recordings]].

Fantômas

2008-04-25T20:33:29Z

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[[Image:Fantomas.jpg|frame|Fantômas Promo.]]

'''Fantômas''' is the experimental brain child of [[Mike Patton]]. They often combine bands with [[Melvins|The Melvins]] to form the [[MelvinsFantômas Big Band]].

*'''[[Mike Patton]]''' - ''vocals, keyboards''
*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' ([[Melvins]]) - ''guitar''
*'''[[Trevor Dunn]]''' ([[Mr. Bungle]]) - ''bass''
*'''[[Dave Lombardo]]''' ([[Slayer]]) - ''drums''

Altamont

2008-04-25T20:31:13Z

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[[Image:Altamont.jpg|thumb|Altamont]]

[[Altamont]] is a side band of [[Dale Crover]] which he formed in 1994 along with [[Joey Osbourne]] and Dan Southwick of [[Acid King]]. The band is named after the infamous Altamont Free Concert of 1969.

==Band Members==
The following people are all listed as members on Altamont's Myspace page: 

[[Dale Crover]] (Guitar/Vocals) 
[[Dan Southwick]] (Bass) 
[[Toshi Kasai]] (Guitar/Electric Ukelele) 
[[Coady Willis]] (Drums) 
[[Sasha Popovich]] (Drums) 
[[Joey Osbourne]] (Drums/Vocals) 

==Discography==
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|[[Image:Wanted Dead Or Alive.jpg|center|100px|]]
|May 27, 1997
|''[[Wanted Dead Or Alive]]''
|Red 10 inch vinyl
|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-072
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|[[Image:Civil war fantasy.jpg|center|100px|]]
|October 13, 1998
|''[[Civil War Fantasy]]''
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|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-085
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|[[Image:Ourdarling.jpg|center|100px|]]
|May 1, 2001
|''[[Our Darling]]''
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|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-2020
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|[[Image:Monkees' Uncle Cover.jpg|center|100px|]]
|November 1, 2005
|''[[The Monkee's Uncle]]''
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|[[AntAcidAudio]]
|AAA-995
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==Links==
*http://www.melvins.com/altamont/# - Official Website
*http://www.myspace.com/altamontband - Myspace Site

Altamont

2008-04-25T20:31:00Z

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[[Image:Altamont.jpg|thumb|Altamont]]

[[Altamont]] is a side band of [[Dale Crover]] which he formed in 1994 along with Joey Osbourne and Dan Southwick of [[Acid King]]. The band is named after the infamous Altamont Free Concert of 1969.

==Band Members==
The following people are all listed as members on Altamont's Myspace page: 

[[Dale Crover]] (Guitar/Vocals) 
[[Dan Southwick]] (Bass) 
[[Toshi Kasai]] (Guitar/Electric Ukelele) 
[[Coady Willis]] (Drums) 
[[Sasha Popovich]] (Drums) 
[[Joey Osbourne]] (Drums/Vocals) 

==Discography==
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|May 27, 1997
|''[[Wanted Dead Or Alive]]''
|Red 10 inch vinyl
|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-072
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|[[Image:Civil war fantasy.jpg|center|100px|]]
|October 13, 1998
|''[[Civil War Fantasy]]''
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|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-085
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|[[Image:Ourdarling.jpg|center|100px|]]
|May 1, 2001
|''[[Our Darling]]''
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|[[Man's Ruin Records]]
|MR-2020
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|[[Image:Monkees' Uncle Cover.jpg|center|100px|]]
|November 1, 2005
|''[[The Monkee's Uncle]]''
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|[[AntAcidAudio]]
|AAA-995
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==Links==
*http://www.melvins.com/altamont/# - Official Website
*http://www.myspace.com/altamontband - Myspace Site

Dave Grohl

2008-04-25T20:27:37Z

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[[Image:244.grohl.dave.100406.jpg|frame]]

'''Dave Grohl''' is best known as the drummer for [[Nirvana]], and frontman of the ''Foo Fighters''.

He began his music career as the drummer for several Washington, DC bands in the 1980s. Most prominent of these was ''Scream''.

Grohl was recruited by [[Buzz Osborne]] for the '''''[[King Buzzo (album)|King Buzzo]]''''' solo EP, under the name "Dale Nixon".

File:244.grohl.dave.100406.jpg

2008-04-25T20:26:45Z

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Kurt Cobain

2008-04-25T20:23:12Z

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[[Image:KurtCobain.jpg|frame]]

'''Kurt Cobain''' was the frontman of [[Nirvana]]. He grew up in Aberdeen, Washington with [[Buzz Osborne]] and was heavily influenced by the punk music that Buzz listened to.

*Kurt Cobain is credited with producing tracks 1, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 on [[Houdini]]. He played guitar on "[[Sky Pup]]" and percussion on "[[Spread Eagle Beagle]]".

*It is often acknowledged that Kurt Cobain was a big [[Melvins]] fan and may have actually been a roadie of theirs for a short time.

File:KurtCobain.jpg

2008-04-25T20:12:19Z

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Bleach

2008-04-25T17:00:05Z

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[[Image:Bleach-nirvana.jpg|frame]]

'''Bleach''' was the first album released by Nirvana. It drew ''heavily'' from the early [[Melvins]] sound. [[Dale Crover]] plays drums on ''Floyd the Barber'', ''Paper Cuts'', and, on most versions of the album, ''Downer''.

*1. "Blew" – 2:55
*2. "Floyd the Barber" – 2:18
*3. "About a Girl" – 2:48
*4. "School" – 2:42
*5. "Love Buzz" (Robbie van Leeuwen) – 3:35
*6. "Paper Cuts" – 4:06
*7. "Negative Creep" – 2:56
*8. "Scoff" – 4:10
*9. "Swap Meet" – 3:03
*10. "Mr. Moustache" – 3:24
*11. "Sifting" – 5:22
*12. "Big Cheese" (''only on CD version'') – 3:42
*13. "Downer" (''only on CD version'') – 1:43

File:Bleach-nirvana.jpg

2008-04-25T16:53:40Z

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Bleach - 1989

Nirvana

2008-04-25T16:51:55Z

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[[Image:Nirvananirvana.jpg|frame|Nirvana circa 1989.]]

'''Nirvana''' was a grunge band from Aberdeen, Washington. It featured [[Kurt Cobain]] on guitar, [[Krist Novoselic]] on bass, and [[Chad Channing]] and later [[Dave Grohl]] on drums. The band ended when Kurt Cobain commited suicide in 1994.

*[[Dale Crover]] played drums on their 1989 release "[[Bleach]]".

*It is often aknowledged that Kurt Cobain was a big [[Melvins]] fan and may have actualy been a roadie of theirs for a short time.

File:Nirvananirvana.jpg

2008-04-25T16:46:01Z

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Nirvana 1989

Melvins

2008-04-25T16:43:41Z

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[[Image:Lemelvins.jpg|thumb|The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Jared Warren, Coady Willis, Dale Crover, and Buzz Osborne)]]

The Melvins are a four piece right now. The current members are...

*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' - ''guitar, vocals''
*'''[[Dale Crover]]''' - ''drums, vocals''
*'''[[Jared Warren]]''' - ''bass, vocals''
*'''[[Coady Willis]]''' - ''drums, vocals''
 
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The Melvins formed in Aberdeen/Montesano, WA in 1983 the founding members were Buzz, [[Mike Dillard]] (drums), and ex-[[Mudhoney]] bassist [[Matt Lukin]]. Buzz, Mike, and Matt all went to high school in Montesano. The name Melvins came from a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano where King Buzzo served as clerk and vandal. Melvin was the most hated fellow employee and they felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name.

When Mike couldn't cut it, as rumor has it because the songs were getting too mathematically complex, Dale was recruited out of the Iron Maiden cover band he played in at the age of 15. Matt was replaced by [[Lori Black]] (Lorax) (Shirley Temple's daughter) when they left Aberdeen for San Francisco.

The Melvins have had quite a few bass player changes during their tenure. Check out the [[Melvins Bassist Morgue]] to learn more. The Melvins live in Hollywood, CA right now.

The [[Melvins Discography]] is an exhaustive resource of their many releases. They were on a major label [[Atlantic Records]] for three albums, although most would agree they're not the type of band that would appeal to a major label. They are often quoted as knowing this while they were on the label and just took advantage of the drunken blitz the record companies were on in signing any band connected to a supposed Seattle "grunge" sound. Melvins have also released music on [[Ipecac Recordings]], [[Boner Records]], [[Alchemy Records]], [[Amphetamine Reptile Records]], [[Alternative Tentacles Records]], and numerous others in the manner of 7"s and whatnot.

Buzz has a side project called [[Fantômas]] with [[Mike Patton]] (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle) who is also owner of [[Ipecac Recordings]] the label the melvins are currently releasing material through. He also plays guitar in the hardcore/grind "supergroup" [[Venomous Concept]], featuring members/former members of Napalm Death and [[Brutal Truth]] (also released through [[Ipecac Recordings|Ipecac]]).

Dale filled in for [[Nirvana]] when they were between drummers, he appears on [[Incesticide]] and [[Bleach]] as a result of those sessions. Dale has two major side projects one called [[Altamont]] in which he sings and plays guitar. The other he drums in and is known as [[PORN (The Men Of)]] or just PORN.

Melvins have toured with [[KISS]], White Zombie, NIN, L7, Primus, Tool, and Rush, among others and were also on the Ozzfest tour in 98. They toured with a second guitarist at one point [[David Scott Stone]] (a great noisician). Former bassist [[Kevin Rutmanis]] (1998 - early 2005) used to be in the band [[Cows]], he was also in another [[Mike Patton]] project along with [[Duane Denison]] of the [[Jesus Lizard]] called [[Tomahawk]]. If you ever get the chance to see them live be sure to give them gifts, they prefer Cracker Barrel gift certificates.

Melvins

2008-04-25T16:41:12Z

Farffignuton: Cleaned up the introduction and band memebers.

[[Image:Lemelvins.jpg|thumb|The current Melvins line-up (from left to right): Jared Warren, Coady Willis, Dale Crover, and Buzz Osborne)]]

The Melvins are a four piece right now. The current members are...

*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' - ''guitar, vocals''
*'''[[Dale Crover]]''' - ''drums, vocals''
*'''[[Jared Warren]]''' - ''bass, vocals''
*'''[[Coady Willis]]''' - ''drums, vocals''

The Melvins formed in Aberdeen/Montesano, WA in 1983 the founding members were Buzz, [[Mike Dillard]] (drums), and ex-[[Mudhoney]] bassist [[Matt Lukin]]. Buzz, Mike, and Matt all went to high school in Montesano. The name Melvins came from a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano where King Buzzo served as clerk and vandal. Melvin was the most hated fellow employee and they felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name.

When Mike couldn't cut it, as rumor has it because the songs were getting too mathematically complex, Dale was recruited out of the Iron Maiden cover band he played in at the age of 15. Matt was replaced by [[Lori Black]] (Lorax) (Shirley Temple's daughter) when they left Aberdeen for San Francisco.

The Melvins have had quite a few bass player changes during their tenure. Check out the [[Melvins Bassist Morgue]] to learn more. The Melvins live in Hollywood, CA right now.

The [[Melvins Discography]] is an exhaustive resource of their many releases. They were on a major label [[Atlantic Records]] for three albums, although most would agree they're not the type of band that would appeal to a major label. They are often quoted as knowing this while they were on the label and just took advantage of the drunken blitz the record companies were on in signing any band connected to a supposed Seattle "grunge" sound. Melvins have also released music on [[Ipecac Recordings]], [[Boner Records]], [[Alchemy Records]], [[Amphetamine Reptile Records]], [[Alternative Tentacles Records]], and numerous others in the manner of 7"s and whatnot.

Buzz has a side project called [[Fantômas]] with [[Mike Patton]] (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle) who is also owner of [[Ipecac Recordings]] the label the melvins are currently releasing material through. He also plays guitar in the hardcore/grind "supergroup" [[Venomous Concept]], featuring members/former members of Napalm Death and [[Brutal Truth]] (also released through [[Ipecac Recordings|Ipecac]]).

Dale filled in for [[Nirvana]] when they were between drummers, he appears on [[Incesticide]] and [[Bleach]] as a result of those sessions. Dale has two major side projects one called [[Altamont]] in which he sings and plays guitar. The other he drums in and is known as [[PORN (The Men Of)]] or just PORN.

Melvins have toured with [[KISS]], White Zombie, NIN, L7, Primus, Tool, and Rush, among others and were also on the Ozzfest tour in 98. They toured with a second guitarist at one point [[David Scott Stone]] (a great noisician). Former bassist [[Kevin Rutmanis]] (1998 - early 2005) used to be in the band [[Cows]], he was also in another [[Mike Patton]] project along with [[Duane Denison]] of the [[Jesus Lizard]] called [[Tomahawk]]. If you ever get the chance to see them live be sure to give them gifts, they prefer Cracker Barrel gift certificates.

File:Lemelvins.jpg

2008-04-25T16:35:00Z

Farffignuton: The current Melvins lineup

The current Melvins lineup

Fantômas

2008-04-25T16:33:22Z

Farffignuton: Re-worded the bio because it was a bit awkward, added list of band members.

[[Image:Fantomas.jpg|thumb|Fantômas Promo.]]

'''Fantômas''' is the experimental brain child of [[Mike Patton]]. They often combine bands with [[Melvins|The Melvins]] to form the [[MelvinsFantômas Big Band]].

*'''[[Mike Patton]]''' - ''vocals, keyboards''
*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' ([[Melvins]]) - ''guitar''
*'''[[Trevor Dunn]]''' ([[Mr. Bungle]]) - ''bass''
*'''[[Dave Lombardo]]''' ([[Slayer]]) - ''drums''

File:Fantomas.jpg

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Farffignuton: Fantomas promo.

Fantomas promo.

Dave Lombardo

2008-04-25T14:58:41Z

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[[Image:DaveLombardo.png|frame|Lombardo playing drums with [[Fantômas]].]]

'''Dave Lombardo''' is the drummer of [[Fantômas]]. He is best known as being the drummer of Slayer.

File:DaveLombardo.png

2008-04-25T14:54:35Z

Farffignuton: Dave Lombardo playing drums for Fantomas.

Dave Lombardo playing drums for Fantomas.

Coady Willis

2008-04-25T13:23:59Z

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[[Image:BIG BUSINESS.jpg|frame|Coady Willis (right) with Big Business.]]

'''Coady Willis''' is a drummer and a member of [[Big Business]] and the [[Melvins|The Melvins]].

Willis previously played in the bands Dead Low Tide, Broadcast Oblivion and [[Murder City Devils]] before Big Business.

Willis and Big Business bandmate [[Jared Warren]] both appear on the Melvins' album [[(A) Senile Animal]] and the upcoming release [[Nude With Boots]] and have officially been members of the band since moving to Los Angeles in January of 2006.

He also sometimes plays drums in the live incarnation of [[Dale Crover]]'s side project [[Altamont]].

Jared Warren

2008-04-25T13:15:46Z

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[[Image:BIG BUSINESS.jpg|frame|Jared Warren (left) with Big Business.]]

Jared Warren is a bassist and member of both Big Business (alongside drummer [[Coady Willis]] and newly-named guitarist [[Toshi Kasai]]) and [[Melvins|The Melvins]]. Both Warren and Willis joined The Melvins in January 2006 and appear on [[(A) Senile Animal]] as well as the upcoming July 2008 release [[Nude With Boots]].

Warren grew up in Olympia, WA and played in [[Karp]], [[The Whip]], Fashio, Tight Bro's From Way Back When and Witchypoo.

File:BIG BUSINESS.jpg

2008-04-25T13:11:21Z

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Toshi Kasai

2008-04-25T13:07:42Z

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[[Image:TOSHI.jpg|thumb|Toshi Kasai (left) engineering 'A Senile Animal'.]]

'''Toshi Kasai''' is a guitarist, ''noisician'', and engineer. He is known best for mixing and engineering a number of Melvins albums. He has also played guitar for both [[PORN (The Men Of)]] and [[Altamont]] and is now the official third member and guitarist of [[Big Business]].

File:TOSHI.jpg

2008-04-25T13:06:07Z

Farffignuton: Toshi engineering 'A Senile Animal'.

Toshi engineering 'A Senile Animal'.

Toshi Kasai

2008-04-25T12:57:32Z

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'''Toshi Kasai''' is a guitarist, ''noisician'', and engineer. He is known best for mixing and engineering a number of Melvins albums. He has also played guitar for both [[PORN (The Men Of)]] and [[Altamont]] and is now the official third member of [[Big Business]].

Joey Osbourne

2008-04-25T12:52:47Z

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[[Image:Joey osborne.jpg|frame|Joey Osborne (right) with Acid King.]]

'''Joey Osbourne''' is a founding member and drummer for both [[Acid King]], [[Altamont]] and [[PORN (The Men Of)]].

Joey Osbourne

2008-04-25T12:52:12Z

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[[Image:Joey osborne.jpg|frame|Joey Osborne (right) with Acid King.]]

'''Joey Osbourne''' is a founding member and drummer for both [[Acid King]], [[Altamont]] and [[Porn (The Men Of)]].

File:Joey osborne.jpg

2008-04-25T12:48:20Z

Farffignuton: Joey Osborne of Porn, Altamont, and Acid King

Joey Osborne of Porn, Altamont, and Acid King

Acid King

2008-04-25T12:46:29Z

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[[Image:acid_king_pic.jpg|thumb|Acid King]]

'''Acid King''' is a band from San Francisco, California formed in 1993 by frontwoman [[Lori S]], drummer [[Joey Osbourne]] and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded three studio albums and three EPs with a series of bassists.

*Joey Osborne plays drums in [[Altamont]].

*Lori S. used to be married to [[Dale Crover]].

*Dale Crover provided lyrics on ''Acid King EP''.

Lori S

2008-04-25T12:45:14Z

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[[Image:Lori_s.jpg|frame|Lori S live.]]

'''Lori S''' is the frontwoman of the stoner rock band [[Acid King]]. She used to be married to [[Dale Crover]].

File:Lori s.jpg

2008-04-25T12:43:49Z

Farffignuton: Lori S of Acid King

Lori S of Acid King

Acid king

2008-04-25T12:42:53Z

Farffignuton: Acid king moved to Acid King: capitalization

#REDIRECT [[Acid King]]

Acid King

2008-04-25T12:42:53Z

Farffignuton: Acid king moved to Acid King: capitalization