(The) Melvins
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1983 in Montesano, Washington, United States
- Active: 1983 - present
Biography
*Melvins* is an American band from Montesano, Washington, formed in 1983 by Buzz Osborne. With drummer Dale Crover, a member since 1984, Osborne built a slow, sludgy sound fusing hardcore punk and heavy metal that influenced grunge, doom and stoner rock. The current lineup adds bassist Steven McDonald and returning second drummer Coady Willis. Albums range from 'Gluey Porch Treatments' (1987) and 'Houdini' (1993) to 'Thunderball' (2025), mostly on #Ipecac Recordings#.
Genres
(The) Melvins Discography
- (A) Senile Animal (2006) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Freak Puke (2012) - Album - rated 2.94/5
- Hold It In (2014) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Tarantula Heart (2024) - Album - rated 3.66/5
Members
- Buzz Osborne - guitar, vocals (1983–Present)
- Dale Crover - drums, percussion, vocals (1984–Present)
- Steven McDonald - bass, vocals (2015–Present)
- Coady Willis - drums, vocals (2006–2015; 2023–Present)
- Mike Dillard - drums (1983–1984; 2008–2015; 2020–2020; 2025–2025)
- Lori Black - bass (1987–1991; 1992–1993)
- Mark Deutrom - bass, guitar (1993–1998)
- Kevin Rutmanis - bass (1998–2005)
- Jared Warren - bass, vocals (2006–2015)
- Jeff Pinkus - bass, vocals (2013–2019)