Yet again, the Melvins smash forward into another year. Buzz has already stated another album is already done. The band has said an expanded version of Melvins+Napalm Death will be released.
What are tour guesses for what Melvins will do in 2026? What will the lineup be? Where will they tour? What LPs, EPs, singles, comps will be released?!!!
Quote from: johnnyg on January 12, 2026, 09:28:34 PMBuzz has already stated another album is already done.
I'm not sure that the new album is finished unless they stated so recently. Last Summer Buzz said he had most of the material planned out and would record in late 2025 after the tour as a four piece with Coady. But then last month I saw a new interview with Steven who said they were recording in January. So I guess they are deep into that right about now. Probably to be released towards the back end of the year maybe?
They are playing the Sick New World festivals in may and october. My guess there will be US tours around those dates. Hopefully europe again too at some point this year.
Melvins seem to release a live record every 5 to 6 years so we're prob due for one with Bad Mood Rising and Tarantula Heart material. The only problem is they don't play enough of that material live to actually record anything. Maybe an EPs worth...
Quote from: Alex- on January 13, 2026, 10:42:37 AMThey are playing the Sick New World festivals in may and october. My guess there will be US tours around those dates. Hopefully europe again too at some point this year.
Half tempted to fly out for the one in Texas. Slayer celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood makes me feel old. I haven't done a festival since Psycho Las Vegas 2019, and cramming all these bands in one day makes me a bit hesitant.
Quote from: GiveMe45 on January 14, 2026, 12:05:17 AMQuote from: Alex- on January 13, 2026, 10:42:37 AMThey are playing the Sick New World festivals in may and october. My guess there will be US tours around those dates. Hopefully europe again too at some point this year.
Half tempted to fly out for the one in Texas. Slayer celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood makes me feel old. I haven't done a festival since Psycho Las Vegas 2019, and cramming all these bands in one day makes me a bit hesitant.
Wow it's just one day? That likely means short sets and clashes. One of the reasons I haven't been to a festival myself for years.
I got the Ipecac newsletter mail today, and it said they are working on more dates and music.
Quote from: GiveMe45 on January 14, 2026, 12:05:17 AMSlayer celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood makes me feel old.
I would rather be old now, and have grown up out of the 1980's/1990's than be born in todays generation of kids.
Melvins on Jeopardy! (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTxrciGjofg/)
just saw Conan post this.
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Quote from: vince furnier on January 22, 2026, 08:50:08 PMjust saw Conan post this.
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you can tell Redd Kross had a second life as band after Steven joined the Melvins camp
Hoping they play in Eugene, Oregon this year
Listened to a new Coady chat last night. He said the band were recording the new album in February. So now basically. With the release of the Napalm collab in April, I guess we are now looking at a late 2026 release. Oct/Nov possibly? Another year with two Melvins albums?
so the double drum thing should go on
Quote from: black stallion on February 12, 2026, 01:50:37 AMso the double drum thing should go on
Coady's a permanent member of the band now.
Wooooooo!
A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money Tour
with special guests, MELVINS!
Artist pre-sale this Wed Feb 25th @ 10am local time
Password: FLASHBACK
General on-sale Fri Feb 27th @ 10am local time
Duane Denison, Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton and John Stanier are hitting the stage again for a run of shows this July-Aug! Go revisit the entire catalog, including the 2021 release, Tonic Immobility.
July 18 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
July 20 Austin, TX Emo's
July 21 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
July 23 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
July 24 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
July 26 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
July 27 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
July 28 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
July 30 Boston, MA House of Blues
July 31 Buffalo, NY Electric City
August 1 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
August 3 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
August 4 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
August 5 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
August 7 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
August 8 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
August 10 Portland, OR Pioneer Courthouse Square
August 11 Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 12 Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 14 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
August 15 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco
MELVINS have also announced a few warm-up headline shows leading to up to the tour, and are having an artist pre-sale on Wednesday @ 10am local time as well. Password: SAVAGE.
July 13 Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
July 16 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
July 17 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House
Pioneer Courthouse Square??? That's crazy. Years ago, my office was on the 9th floor of a building directly across the street and my cube had a window that had a view directly down to the square. I wouldn't think Tomahawk would be quite big enough to play there.
so Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Quote from: black stallion on February 23, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Redd Kross also have a US tour and bunch of shows in Spain coming up
Quote from: blewis on February 23, 2026, 09:21:36 AMWooooooo!
A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money Tour
with special guests, MELVINS!
Artist pre-sale this Wed Feb 25th @ 10am local time
Password: FLASHBACK
General on-sale Fri Feb 27th @ 10am local time
Duane Denison, Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton and John Stanier are hitting the stage again for a run of shows this July-Aug! Go revisit the entire catalog, including the 2021 release, Tonic Immobility.
July 18 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
July 20 Austin, TX Emo's
July 21 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
July 23 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
July 24 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
July 26 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
July 27 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
July 28 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
July 30 Boston, MA House of Blues
July 31 Buffalo, NY Electric City
August 1 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
August 3 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
August 4 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
August 5 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
August 7 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
August 8 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
August 10 Portland, OR Pioneer Courthouse Square
August 11 Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 12 Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 14 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
August 15 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco
MELVINS have also announced a few warm-up headline shows leading to up to the tour, and are having an artist pre-sale on Wednesday @ 10am local time as well. Password: SAVAGE.
July 13 Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
July 16 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
July 17 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House
What Melvins lineup do we suspect on this tour?
Dale and Coady?
Just Dale?
Just Coady?
Four piece, coady will play.
sooo, is coady still playing with high on fire then, or?
Quote from: elvism on February 23, 2026, 01:34:29 PMsooo, is coady still playing with high on fire then, or?
I think Ben Koller has took that position now.
Quote from: GiveMe45 on February 23, 2026, 11:58:55 AMPioneer Courthouse Square??? That's crazy.
So apparently there's something called PDX-Live Summer Series over three weeks in August. Other shows are Ani DiFranco, Modest Mouse, Sugar, Acid Bath/YOB, The Breeders, and others I don't know. The times I miss living in Portland keep getting less and less, but I would really like to be back in that old office during this.
Quote from: Alex- on February 23, 2026, 12:58:36 PMQuote from: black stallion on February 23, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Redd Kross also have a US tour and bunch of shows in Spain coming up
i don't see Buzz being inactive until July..maybe more acoustic touring?
Quote from: black stallion on February 24, 2026, 02:20:43 AMQuote from: Alex- on February 23, 2026, 12:58:36 PMQuote from: black stallion on February 23, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Redd Kross also have a US tour and bunch of shows in Spain coming up
i don't see Buzz being inactive until July..maybe more acoustic touring?
The Melvins are playing 3 shows in April.
Quote from: Bigval on February 24, 2026, 02:46:34 AMQuote from: black stallion on February 24, 2026, 02:20:43 AMQuote from: Alex- on February 23, 2026, 12:58:36 PMQuote from: black stallion on February 23, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Redd Kross also have a US tour and bunch of shows in Spain coming up
i don't see Buzz being inactive until July..maybe more acoustic touring?
The Melvins are playing 3 shows in April.
ah ok,thanks!maybe some dates in Europe will be added too
Quote from: black stallion on February 24, 2026, 03:14:15 AMQuote from: Bigval on February 24, 2026, 02:46:34 AMQuote from: black stallion on February 24, 2026, 02:20:43 AMQuote from: Alex- on February 23, 2026, 12:58:36 PMQuote from: black stallion on February 23, 2026, 12:40:16 PMso Melvins are not touring until next summer? maybe because Dale is busy with Redd Kross?
Redd Kross also have a US tour and bunch of shows in Spain coming up
i don't see Buzz being inactive until July..maybe more acoustic touring?
The Melvins are playing 3 shows in April.
ah ok,thanks!maybe some dates in Europe will be added too
April is not that far away. I think if Melvins tour europe this year my guess would be in the fall (hopefully with Tomahawk!).
Quote from: jonE5 on February 24, 2026, 08:23:58 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on February 23, 2026, 01:25:40 PMFour piece, coady will play.
YESSSS
: explosion :
Seriously. Bring a squeegee and a bucket to wipe me off the floor after I melt into the puddle. I'm gonna see a unicorn jumping over a moonbeam.
I think the directors cut turns 25 this year. Wouldn't that be amazing to get a little snippet of Fantômas?!? :love:
Gotta drop dis here for good vibes
Got my tickets for the Portland show!
I'm in for L.A.! Member when we used to roll call? Member dat?
On a Friday night, yes. :toke: Ticket ordered today.
Quote from: JUDY on February 25, 2026, 01:48:12 PMQuote from: jonE5 on February 24, 2026, 08:23:58 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on February 23, 2026, 01:25:40 PMFour piece, coady will play.
YESSSS
: explosion :
Seriously. Bring a squeegee and a bucket to wipe me off the floor after I melt into the puddle. I'm gonna see a unicorn jumping over a moonbeam.
I'll be hanging out with the Bayer Clan in Boston. Really looking forward to this one!
Quote from: jonE5 on February 28, 2026, 08:21:16 AMQuote from: JUDY on February 25, 2026, 01:48:12 PMQuote from: jonE5 on February 24, 2026, 08:23:58 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on February 23, 2026, 01:25:40 PMFour piece, coady will play.
YESSSS
: explosion :
Seriously. Bring a squeegee and a bucket to wipe me off the floor after I melt into the puddle. I'm gonna see a unicorn jumping over a moonbeam.
I'll be hanging out with the Bayer Clan in Boston. Really looking forward to this one!
Ahhhhh!!! Give them both a big bear hug for me. Could you?
Coming back in to say: if you're in Boston, make this a top priority! Gorgeous...breathtaking... interesting story and history!!!
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ (https://www.gardnermuseum.org/)
Playing the aftershock fest, oct in Sacramento, Saturday.
Quote from: PepsiMike on March 04, 2026, 07:05:16 PMPlaying the aftershock fest, oct in Sacramento, Saturday.
Just saw the fest lineup. 😐
Quote from: GiveMe45 on March 05, 2026, 12:46:44 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on March 04, 2026, 07:05:16 PMPlaying the aftershock fest, oct in Sacramento, Saturday.
Just saw the fest lineup. 😐
Babymetal playing after the Melvins? :|
On the plus side, you could probably leave after the Melvins play and not miss too much.
Quote from: JUDY on February 28, 2026, 07:57:49 PMQuote from: jonE5 on February 28, 2026, 08:21:16 AMQuote from: JUDY on February 25, 2026, 01:48:12 PMQuote from: jonE5 on February 24, 2026, 08:23:58 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on February 23, 2026, 01:25:40 PMFour piece, coady will play.
YESSSS
: explosion :
Seriously. Bring a squeegee and a bucket to wipe me off the floor after I melt into the puddle. I'm gonna see a unicorn jumping over a moonbeam.
I'll be hanging out with the Bayer Clan in Boston. Really looking forward to this one!
Ahhhhh!!! Give them both a big bear hug for me. Could you?
Coming back in to say: if you're in Boston, make this a top priority! Gorgeous...breathtaking... interesting story and history!!!
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ (https://www.gardnermuseum.org/)
Went there last year actually.
And it's beyond amazing.
My wife and I really enjoyed it
It popped onto our radar after seeing this documentary about the famous unsolved robbery
It's wild [and sad] how they still have the empty frames on the walls..
I did watch the doc after my visit. What's most disturbing is how a box cutter was used to rip the art out of the frames. My theory is it's all lost or destroyed :(
And whoa... I guess today marks the day of the anniversary because it was St. Patrick's Day in Boston ~ and absolutely no one was looking. Crazy stuff.
Still one of the most beautiful places and collections I've seen in my lifetime.