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Melvins

Formed: 1985 in Aberdeen, WA

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Genre: Rock

Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal, Grunge, Alternative Metal

Group Members: Dale Crover, Joe Preston, Matt Lukin, Kevin Rutmanis, Mark Deutrom, Buzz Osborne, Lori "Lorax" Black

Biography: The Melvins were the first post-punk band to revel in the slow, sludgy sounds of Black Sabbath. Their music is oppressively slow and heavy, only without any of the silly mystical lyrics or the indulgent guitar solos -- it's just one massive, oozing pile of dark slime. The Melvins' first record was released ...Read full biography

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Houdini

Released: 1993

Label: Atlantic Records

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To essay a concise, surefooted summation of the Melvins' catalog would be reductive at best, and laughable at worst. This is, of course, underground rock's trio of pranksters -- unpredictable and capable ...Read full review

Melvins

Released: 1991

Label: CZ

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Originally and notoriously known as Lysol before the company behind said household product had something to say on the matter (early copies with the original information can be found), Melvins was in many ...Read full review

More Melvins albums: Main Albums (23), Compilations (5), Singles & EPs (6), DVD/Video (1)

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