17 @ Trees, Dallas, TX

They showed no signs of rust or evidence of going through the motions. They seemed every bit as inspired as they were 25 years ago.

LIVE REVIEW: Melvins & Spotlights – 9/9/17 @ Trees, Dallas, TX

If you don’t see Melvins every time they come to your town, you’re missing out.

The non-stop mosh pit was a perfect reflection of the energy the band brought to the stage.

A story that is both compelling & reaffirming for anyone who doesn’t neatly fit into the world’s stiff & unforgiving categories.

There’s a sense of urgency in these recordings that perfectly illustrate what made industrial music perverse and powerful in 1990.

“I would take really perfect photos & knock them down a little bit by doing things to them. Which is basically what Al was doing with sound.”

You will instantly forget every other metal album you bought this year.

It’s hard to find a better double-bill than these two bands.

Their live performance can match anybody in terms of energy & intensity.