Melvins live in concert.
ON TOUR

Melvins

137
critic concert reviews
metal

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

76
%
Based on 
137
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
76
%
Based on 
12
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critic Consensus

Based on 137 concert reviews, the critic 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.

ON TOUR

Warsaw; Great American Music Hall, Brooklyn, NY, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States (May 7; Apr 7); The Ritz, San Jose, CA, United States (Apr 8); Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States (Apr 12); The Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Apr 13); Rialto Theatre, Tucson, United States (Apr 14); Heaven at The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA, United States (Apr 27); The Underground, Charlotte, United States (May 1); Elevation 27, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (May 3); Soundstage, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (May 4); Union Transfer, Philadelphia, United States (May 5); Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY, United States (May 7); Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA, United States (May 8); Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit, United States (May 12); Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, TN, United States (May 17); Red Flag, St. Louis, United States (May 18); Metro, Chicago, IL, United States (May 19); The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, United States (May 20); Showbox at The Market, Seattle, United States (Jun 2); McDonald Theatre, Eugene, United States (Jun 4)

FESTIVALS IN 2025

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Latest Release

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

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

Critic Concert Reviews

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

New Noise Magazine (USA)

October 11, 2023
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Melvins Live In Concert In Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK, USA

New Noise Magazine (USA)

September 12, 2023
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Melvins Live In Concert In the Metro in Chicago, IL, USA

Twin Cities Media (USA)

September 7, 2023
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Melvins and Boris Pack The Varsity For Perfect Wednesday Night

Soundcheck SF (USA)

August 29, 2023
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August 29th marked an unforgettable night at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California as iconic rock band The Melvins delivered a live performance that will forever reverberate in music history. To call it the “best damn Melvins show ever” might be an understatement.

Past critic reviews published in

Birmingham Live (UK), New Noise Magazine (USA), Glide Magazine (USA), Music In Minnesota (USA), Buzz Magazine (UK) and more

Image Credit

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