Melvins

Bio

Melvins are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Known for combining heavy, slow riffs with experimental and eclectic songwriting, the band has been credited as pioneers of sludge metal, and a key influence in the development of alternative metal and grunge. Since 1984, vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been the band's only constant members. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists, and have been credited for their prolific output, having released over 25 studio albums.

The band

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  Buzz Osborne

  Roger "Buzz" Osborne, also known as King Buzzo, is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter

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  Dale Crover

  Dale Crover is an American rock musician

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  Steven Shane McDonald

  Steven Shane McDonald is an American rock musician, best known as the bass guitarist in the Los Angeles alternative rock/power pop band Redd Kross

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  Coady Willis

  Coady Willis is an American drummer and a member of the rock/metal bands Big Business, High on Fire, White Shit, and Melvins