Melvins

The band's heavier incarnation returns with first LP in four years, noise ensues.

There's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far.

The group will also embark on a two-month tour with a twin-drummer lineup this spring.

Five songs, 43 minutes - band is in pure experimental mode for 27th LP.

The new album features a 20-minute epic named "Pain Equals Funny."

Coady Willis, who played with the band from 2006 to 2015, will join them on the road.

King Buzzo says he expected to be dropped after first LP with Atlantic.

Negative feedback didn't deter the band from releasing now-revered album.

Five-week trek runs from June 15 through July 20.

"It's the magic of baseball, let's not mess with that."