Melvins Portland Tickets - Roseland Theater

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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.

Boris

Formed in the early 1990s, the Japanese trio Boris is known for a heavy sludge and doom rock sound that incorporates elements of drone, psychedelic rock, and noise. Prolific and experimental, the band has released numerous conceptual albums and high-profile collaborations with artists like Merzbow and Sunn O))).

mr.phylzzz

Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz builds a heavy wall of noise with hooky riffs and melodic vocals. In 2019 they were picked up by Amphetamine Reptile Records, featured on Dope Guns n Fucking In the Streets Vol 14, and released albums Penitent Curtis, Cancel Culture Club, and Fat Chance.