Mr. Bungle Portland Tickets - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

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Mr. Bungle

Mr. Bungle, formed in Eureka, CA, merges experimental metal, funk, and jazz, with notable albums like "Disco Volante." After a 1999 hiatus, they reunited in 2020 with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo to revamp their 1986 demo, gaining renewed acclaim.

Spotlights

Brooklyn heavy/shoegaze duo Spotlights (Mario & Sarah Quintero): dense distortion + spacey vocals. Known for “Walls”; toured w/ Deftones; Ipecac band.

Melvins

Born in Aberdeen, WA, the Melvins are pioneers of the sludge metal genre, influencing grunge icons like Soundgarden and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Their experimental sound blends punk and metal, with Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover leading since 1986. Notable works include "Bullhead" and 2017's "A Walk with Love and Death." Collaborations feature Mike Patton and Mike Kunka. Despite major labels and diverse styles, they remain cult favorites known for their heavy riffs and creative experiments.