Melvins

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

141

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 141 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Melvins is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. 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

Exchange, Bristol, United Kingdom (July 17); Chalk, Brighton, United Kingdom (July 18); Reflektor, Liège, Belgium (July 20); Batschkapp, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 21); Technopolis, Athens, Greece (July 23); VFB Neuensee, Michelau in Oberfranken, Germany (July 24); Strombad, Cottbus, Germany (July 25); Technikum, München, Germany (July 28); Eur Social Park, Roma, Italy (July 30); Circolo Magnolia, Segrate, Italy (July 31); Stade Régis Perrin, Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans, France (August 1); Grote Kaai, Lokeren, Belgium (August 1); Val de Bagnes, Bagnes, Switzerland (August 2); Grote Kaai, Lokeren, Belgium (August 5); Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany (August 6); Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany (August 7); Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany (August 8); Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (September 10); Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT, United States (September 30); Club Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom (August 13)

Festivals in 2025

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)

April 30, 2025

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

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Dallas Observer (USA)

April 18, 2025

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

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Riff Magazine (USA)

April 8, 2025

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

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Scenestr (Australia)

March 8, 2024

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.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

March 3, 2024

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.

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