MELVINS - TARANTULA HEART [Silver Streak Vinyl]

IPECAC

£28.51

Format: LP, Silver Streak Vinyl
Catalogue No.: IPC276LP2
Barcode: 0689230027638
Release Date: 19 Apr 2024
Genre: Indie/Alternative

Back in: 31 May 2024

TRACK LISTING
Pain Equals Funny
Working the Ditch
She’s Got Weird Arms
Allergic to Food
Smiler

The Melvins new album Tarantula Heart is like nothing the band has ever done before. Probably the best record they’ve ever recorded. Certainly one of their weirdest. The five song album centers around the mammoth 19-minute opening track “Pain Equals Funny” and the noise laden heavy hitter “Working the Ditch.”

In addition to the core three members, also appearing on the album are second drummer Roy Mayorga (Ministry, Soulfly, Stone Sour and Nausea) and We Are The Asteroid guitar player Gary Chester, who the Melvins recently toured with.

“The way we approached Tarantula Heart was different than any other Melvins’ album,” explains Buzz Osborne. “I had Dale and Roy Mayorga come in and play along with Steven and I to some riffs, then I took those sessions and figured out what parts would work and wrote new music to fit. This isn’t a studio approach we’ve ever taken. Usually we have the songs written BEFORE we start recording!”

Buzz often surprises fans and friends with the diverse influences that factor into his process; you’re just as likely to find him enjoying Judy Garland classics one moment and diving into the raw energy of The Birthday Party the next. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Miles Davis, a master of the improvisation studio approach which showcased the talent and creativity of his collaborators certainly influenced Osborne’s approach to Tarantula Heart.

Without question Tarantula Heart is a huge milestone for the Melvins. it’s rock solid sound wise and looks great with brilliantly executed cover art by Mackie Osborne.

Hometown: Los Angeles

SALES & MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS

-One of the first new frontline releases launching during Ipecac’s 25th Anniversary, and coming off Melvins’ 40th Anniversary last year

-Major touring the first half of 2024 followed by King Buzzo solo touring the second half of the year

-Advertising in major print and online outlets as part of Ipecac’s 25th

-Vinyl packaging is a Gatefold jacket with 12pg booklet