Melvins live in concert.
ON TOUR

Melvins

145
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

77
%
Based on 
145
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
77
%
Based on 
9
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 145 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Melvins is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Melvins concert reviews describe live shows and performances as euphoric, idiosyncratic, eclectic, chaotic, incredible, abrasive, and aggressive.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Melvins concerts? Melvins concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.

How much to book?

On tour

Under the ‘K’ Bridge Park, Brooklyn, United States, (September 27); Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT, United States, (September 30); The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, (October 1); Musikfest Cafe, Bethlehem, United States, (October 2); Tellus360, Lancaster, PA, United States, (October 3); Black Cat, Washington DC, United States, (October 4); Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN, United States, (October 8); Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, United States, (October 10); Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, United States, (October 10); Beer City Music Hall, Oklahoma City, United States, (October 15); The Paper Tiger, San Antonio, TX, United States, (October 17); Club Congress, Tucson, United States, (October 21);

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Montesano, United States (1983 - present)
Bio
Melvins are a metal band that formed in Montesano, Washington, United States in 1983. The band currently consists of Buzz Osborne (vocals, guitar), Steven Shane McDonald (bass), and Dale Crover (drums).
Has Performed With
Spotlights, Redd Kross, Honky, Helmet, Big Business, All Souls, Melvins Lite, Ministry, Corrosion of Conformity, Boris, Napalm Death
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Glide Magazine (USA)

June 5, 2025
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The Melvins and Napalm Death Contrast Two Sides of the Metal Universe with Sold-out Performance at Portland, OR’s Revolution Hall

Glide Magazine (USA)

April 30, 2025
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Melvins, Napalm Death & Weedeater Plug In Loud & Proud During Orlando’s ‘The Savage Imperial Death March Part II’ Tour Stop

Dallas Observer (USA)

April 18, 2025
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The aptly titled Savage Imperial Death March Tour delivered on its name's imposing promise.

Riff Magazine (USA)

April 8, 2025
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Napalm Death, Melvins, Jello Biafra join forces at Great American Music Hall

Scenestr (Australia)

March 8, 2024
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After an extended hiatus of nearly two decades, Mr. Bungle have reconvened to promote the retconned 'The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo' album.

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

March 3, 2024
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It has been a big week for Tāmaki Makaurau when it comes to shows, from Queens of the Stone Age, through to Blink-182, Mogwai and Dinosaur Jr., people have been spoilt for choice of what to see over the last few days.

Radio UTD (USA)

October 24, 2023
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Boris and Melvins at Granada Theater

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Image Credit

Peter Alfred Hess [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

At the Stake: Complete Atlantic Recordings 1993-1996 (27 September 2024)