Melvins, 'Thunderball': Album ReviewMelvins, 'Thunderball': Album ReviewThe band's heavier incarnation returns with first LP in four years, noise ensues. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Best Albums We've Heard So Far This Year: RoundtableThe Best Albums We've Heard So Far This Year: RoundtableThere's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Melvins Announce New 'Thunderball' and 'Death March' AlbumsMelvins Announce New 'Thunderball' and 'Death March' AlbumsThe group will also embark on a two-month tour with a twin-drummer lineup this spring. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Melvins, 'Tarantula Heart': Album ReviewMelvins, 'Tarantula Heart': Album ReviewFive songs, 43 minutes - band is in pure experimental mode for 27th LP.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Melvins Recruit Ministry's Drummer for New 'Tarantula Heart' LPMelvins Recruit Ministry's Drummer for New 'Tarantula Heart' LPThe new album features a 20-minute epic named "Pain Equals Funny."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
King Buzzo Slams 'Disgusting' Kurt Cobain Firing ClaimsKing Buzzo Slams 'Disgusting' Kurt Cobain Firing ClaimsSuggestion that Nirvana frontman left Melvins' 'Houdini' album because they wanted him to write songs is false, says bandleader.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Melvins' Dale Crover to Sit Out Tour for Spinal SurgeryMelvins' Dale Crover to Sit Out Tour for Spinal SurgeryCoady Willis, who played with the band from 2006 to 2015, will join them on the road.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Melvins Still Amazed They Got to Make Three Major Label AlbumsMelvins Still Amazed They Got to Make Three Major Label AlbumsKing Buzzo says he expected to be dropped after first LP with Atlantic.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Melvins Announce New Album 'Bad Mood Rising'Melvins Announce New Album 'Bad Mood Rising'Limited-edition vinyl version sells out almost instantly, with other formats arriving on Sept. 9.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Melvins Ignored the Critics With 'Hostile Ambient Takeover'How Melvins Ignored the Critics With 'Hostile Ambient Takeover'Negative feedback didn't deter the band from releasing now-revered album. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening