Melvins

Melvins
Melvins
	Melvins live at Hellfest in June 2023. Left to right: Dale Crover, Buzz Osborne and Steven Shane McDonald.
Background information
Origin	Montesano, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Sludge metal; experimental rock; alternative metal; grunge; hardcore punk (early);
Discography	Melvins discography
Years active	1983–present
Labels	C/Z; Alchemy; Boner; Atlantic; Amphetamine Reptile; Man's Ruin; Ipecac; Your Choice; Alternative Tentacles; Slap-a-Ham;
Members	Buzz Osborne; Dale Crover; Steven Shane McDonald; Coady Willis (touring);
Past members	Mike Dillard; Matt Lukin; Lori Black; Joe Preston; Mark Deutrom; Kevin Rutmanis; Jared Warren; Trevor Dunn; Jeff Pinkus;
Website	themelvins.net

Melvins (sometimes the Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983^[1] in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal.^[2] Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.

^ "The Melvins' King Buzzo Lays Down the Rules on Guitar Playing, "Hot Topic" Punk, and What You Ought to Know About Music". Gibson.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
^ "Sludge Special". Terrorizer. No. 187. August 2009. p. 44. ISSN 1350-6978.

[gibson-1] "The Melvins' King Buzzo Lays Down the Rules on Guitar Playing, "Hot Topic" Punk, and What You Ought to Know About Music". Gibson.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2011.

[2] "Sludge Special". Terrorizer. No. 187. August 2009. p. 44. ISSN 1350-6978.

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