In case you're a Melvins fan whose been in a coma for the last two months you may not be aware that the Melvins will be performing at the Grog Shop on July 25th to celebrate their 30 Year Anniversary. The Melvins are perhaps one of the most respected bands in music and definitely a fantastic live act that always has some amazing surprises live. This tour is particularly interesting because of the band's release of their new covers record entitled "Everybody Loves Sausages" and special guests including Caleb Benjamin of Tweak Bird and Jeff Pinkus of the Butthole Surfers. Audiences can also expect to hear the newest song from the band "Dr. Mule" that was made available for download via Scion AV and Pitchfork recently.
As for the covers, Amphetamine Reptile Records will be releasing the cover tracks from last year's "Sugar Daddy Live" as a series of nine 7" records that should keep Melvins collectors happy. The first of the series includes the band's covers of "Set it on Fire" and "Swampland" by The Scientists and part two will be "In League With Satan" and "Warhead" by metal legends Venom. Pretty cool shit. Also, Novak and I should be there, so feel free to catch up with us and suggest that we stop blogging. Hopefully we'll see you all there on July 25th.
- Joe