Band

Melvins

Melvins is a sludge metal band from United States, active 1983 to present. 65 releases and 13 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Sludge Metal
Parent genre: Doom Metal
Origin: Montesano, United States
Formed: 1983
Releases: 65

Biography

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 Osbourne 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.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Dale Crover
Buzz Osborne	original
Jared Warren		2006 to present
Adam Jones
Coady Willis		2006 to present
JD Pinkus	Electric bass guitar	2013 to present
Paul Leary

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Billy Anderson	Bass guitar	1993 to 1993
Joe Preston	Electric bass guitar	1991 to 1992
Kevin Rutmanis		1998 to 2005
Lori Black	Bass	1987 to 1991
Mark Deutrom	Electric bass guitar	1993 to 1998
Matt Lukin	Bass guitar

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

Ranked by the strongest link the catalog can evidence: shared members, shared scene, or listener overlap.