The Melvins Release Old-School Demo and Re-Recordings as “The Devil You Knew – The Devil You Know” on Limited Edition Vinyl


Melvins show no signs of slowing down in their 40th year as a band, Recently seen at Sick New World Festival and on tour with Mr. Bungle and Spotlights, the band keeps churning out new albums and archival releases via Amphetamine Reptile and Ipecac. The band just released The Devil You Knew/The Devil You Know via AmRep, which is their demos recorded in 1986 for the Melvins’ first 7″ EP record. The other half is those same songs re-recorded in 2023, this time with Steven McDonald (Redd Kross) on bass, according to the AmRep shop! With new art from Thomas Hazelmeyer a.k.a. HAZEXXL! Get yours today!

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Melvins’ New Album – “Bad Moon Rising” Arrives on Streaming


 

Melvins previously announced their new full-length album, the Sludge/Doom rock Bad Moon Rising, released by Amphetamine Reptile Records last month. Until now, the album was only available on vinyl at their live shows, on their current Five-Legged Tour. Now the album has hits DSPs. Melvins typically release albums on Ipecac Recordings, but also dispatch special relelases on AMRep, such as their covers EP earlier in the year, featuring Soundgarden’s “Spoonman”, with guest vocals by Soundgarden/Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mr.Phylzzz to Release Their New Album – “Cancel Culture Club” LP This Fall



Acclaimed Chicago Noise Rock duo Mr.Phylzzz will release their new album October 1st, 2022 via Amphetamine Reptile. Mr.Phylzzz is currently on tour in support of their new record Cancel Culture Club all written and recorded by Clinton Jacob in a 10×10 room during the pandemic that features guest appearances from legends such as Haze XXL (Halo of Flies /Amphetamine Reptile), Kevin Rutmanis (Cows, Tomahawk, The Melvins) and King Buzzo (The Melvins). The band shared their new video for “Mr.Entertainer” (featuring Buzz Osborne, Kevin Rutmanis and Haze XXL is available to watch here!

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