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David Scott Stone

2007-04-03T23:35:42Z

Myowndad:

David Scott Stone has ''never'' done anything bad, he uses all matter of buttons and dials + guitar on some of the more recent melvins albums to make them sound even weirder and colossol. He and also plays guitar on the most recent [[Big Business]] album [[Here Come The Waterworks]].

Trevor Dunn

2007-04-03T23:27:20Z

Myowndad:

Trevor Dunn is a bass player and has occaisionally filled for the band, [[Melvins|the melvins]].

Buzz Osbourne

2007-04-03T23:24:28Z

Myowndad:

Buzz Osbourne sings and plays guitar in [[Melvins|the melvins]].

Fantômas

2007-04-03T23:22:24Z

Myowndad:

[[Fantômas]] is the brain child of [[Mike Patton]], it is a supergroup of [[Buzz Osbourne]] (the singer in ''the melvins'') on guitar, [[Trevor Dunn]] of [[Mr.Bungle]] and countless jazz projects on bass, [[Dave Lombardo]] of [[Slayer]] on Drums, and finally of course [[Mike Patton]].

Mike Patton

2007-04-03T23:14:27Z

Myowndad:

Mike Patton Started out his career in [[Mr.Bungle]], with [[Trevor Dunn]] and [[Trey Spraunce]], 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 one of buzz's side projects [[Fantômas]].

he is also the co-runner of the melvins current label [[Ipecac Recordings]].

Mike Patton

2007-04-03T23:13:00Z

Myowndad:

Mike Patton Started out his career in [[Mr.Bungle]], with [[Trevor Dunn]] and [[Trey Spraunce]], 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 one of buzz's side projects [[Fantomas]].

he is also the co-runner of the melvins current label [[Ipecac Recordings]].

Melvins

2007-04-03T22:56:25Z

Myowndad: /* (the) Melvins */

== (the) Melvins ==

Melvins are a four piece right now, the current members are [[Buzz Osborne|Buzz Osborne AKA King Buzzo]](guitar/vocals) his given first name is Roger, [[Dale Crover]] who plays drums, and the members of [[Big Business]], Jared and Coady, who play bass and drums respectively.

The Melvins formed in Aberdeen/Montesano, WA in 1984 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 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 knew this while they were being signed and just took advantage of the drunken blitz the record companies were on in signing any band connected to a supposed Seattle "grunge" sound.

Dale filled in for [[Nirvana]] when they were between drummers and he appears on [[Incesticide]] and [[Bleach]] as a result of those sessions. 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]]). Melvins have also released music on [[Boner Records]], [[Alchemy Records]], [[Amphetamine Reptile Records]], [[Alternative Tentacles Records]], and numerous others in the manner of 7"s and whatnot.

Dale has a side project called [[Altamont]]. [[Kevin Rutmanis]] (bassist, 1998 - early 2005) used to be in the band [[Cows]], he also is in another [[Mike Patton]] project along with [[Duane Denison]] of the [[Jesus Lizard]] called [[Tomahawk]]. I would completely recommend anything a Melvins member has released. 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). If you ever get the chance to see them live be sure to give them gifts, they prefer Cracker Barrel gift certificates.