Melvins Announcement

black stallion · October 29, 2022, 05:57:23 AM

what's your guess about this?

vince furnier · October 29, 2022, 06:25:03 AM

bundle.

buddy holiday · October 29, 2022, 06:44:21 AM

The melvins retire. Buzzo needs to focus on supporting trumps campaign. Dale decided to move to milano and steve got an offer from cirque du soleil as full time clown.

black stallion · October 29, 2022, 06:50:25 AM

Quote from: buddy holiday on October 29, 2022, 06:44:21 AM
The melvins retire. Buzzo needs to focus on supporting trumps campaign. Dale decided to move to milano and steve got an offer from cirque du soleil as full time clown.

))))(((( · October 29, 2022, 08:33:32 AM

Well it's a strange one. Have they ever done that before? The fact the date is Halloween suggests it's probably something spooky and related in some way. A Melvins TV episode maybe? I hope it's more treat than trick!

Quote from: buddy holiday on October 29, 2022, 06:44:21 AM
and steve got an offer from cirque du soleil as full time clown.

Haha!

acid policy · October 29, 2022, 08:57:12 AM

"the gop is fascist"

the bloat · October 29, 2022, 11:00:57 AM

I think it has something to with FLD since they are using a graphic from the album cover. Live acoustic show? which will then be recorded and released as a companion piece to FLD in 2 - 4 months. If you think about it, a live acoustic album is the one type of release they don't have in their catalog!

))))(((( · October 29, 2022, 12:48:28 PM

Quote from: the bloat on October 29, 2022, 11:00:57 AM
I think it has something to with FLD since they are using a graphic from the album cover. Live acoustic show? which will then be recorded and released as a companion piece to FLD in 2 - 4 months. If you think about it, a live acoustic album is the one type of release they don't have in their catalog!

If i was trying to guess seriously i would say it's either some Halloween bundle or merch like Vince suggested or as you propose some kind of special one off show. I'm not expecting a release from this but i hope i'm wrong. Rather annoyingly i'll be at work when they make the announcement. I'll have to wait to get home!

amazonAMAZON · October 31, 2022, 01:47:52 AM

Special sale of tour merch inventory?

I hope it's the release of Thud for real.

Oscar · October 31, 2022, 09:02:23 AM

From FB:

Sore you missed seeing us live? In celebration of the pandemonium on America's most chaotic shopping holiday, witness Melvins performing their electrifying FIVE LEGGED DOG TOUR set at the historic Irving Plaza Theater in New York City. See the whole show plus exclusive surprises! The concert special premieres on Black Friday, 11/25 and replays on-demand through 12/9. Don't miss it! Get your ticket NOW at melvins.veeps.com

https://fb.watch/gvzBzuxK3f/

))))(((( · October 31, 2022, 01:00:43 PM

For fucks sake.

Oscar · October 31, 2022, 01:52:06 PM

Yeah. I feel kinda bad for them tbh. Bands have been financially desperate since covid and it's ugly to witness.

Snivlemdotcom · October 31, 2022, 02:18:24 PM

2022 was a great year to be on the road. Veeps / the venue wanted to record and stream the show. The standard stream is an AI-based edit and does corny pans and zooms and generally feels random -- not as good as a real edit of the high quality video capture. The venue is equipped with several high quality cameras, so it's an opportunity to present a concert in a multi-camera format that generally wouldn't be feasible. So we are doing a real edit and presenting it the way the band desires. That takes some time, hence the air date.

Plenty of people were bummed to miss out on the 100+ live shows this year -- especially those outside the United States. This is a chance to share that experience with those people that is heads above the standard phone camera at the live show YouTube fare. In addition to the show, there are other pieces to the program that will make it a unique experience.

We hope that those who choose to watch it enjoy it, and appreciate the fans.

Nizamark · October 31, 2022, 02:43:44 PM

Quote from: Oscar on October 31, 2022, 01:52:06 PM
it's ugly to witness.

honest question, no snark: why is this 'ugly'?

ten bucks for a pro-produced live show at a cool venue seems like a perfectly reasonable product and price point from a band i enjoy

Oscar · October 31, 2022, 03:01:15 PM

Quote from: Snivlemdotcom on October 31, 2022, 02:18:24 PM
2022 was a great year to be on the road. Veeps / the venue wanted to record and stream the show.

That's good to hear and I want the band to do well, this streaming announcement just looks like a post-tour cash grab at first glance.
Like how is this different from the proshot Halloween stream at House Of Vans a year ago which was free?

But if the opportunity at Irving Plaza worked out organically, all the better.

Quote from: Nizamark on October 31, 2022, 02:43:44 PM
honest question, no snark: why is this 'ugly'?

ten bucks for a pro-produced live show at a cool venue seems like a perfectly reasonable product and price point from a band i enjoy

Granted, 'ugly' is a bit dramatic of me. But the "special announcement" of it all feels just as needy as every other band churning stuff like this out currently. It's a good product for a fair price, absolutely. It's just not for me so I think I'd better shut up about this stuff in future.