Bad Mood Rising is the newest release by legendary rock band, Melvins. With next to no
announcement the record appeared first on vinyl in September and shortly after was available on
streaming platforms.
Releasing an album with zero PR lead up isn’t really the done thing, and few bands could afford to
take this approach if they cared about the success of a release. As veterans of the heavy music
world, Melvins aren’t one of those bands, and Bad Mood Rising is being met with much enthusiasm
and praise by fans.
The album is comprised of a mere 6 tracks but runs for 40 minutes. It is opened by the 14 minute
sludge journey, Mr Dog Is Totally Right.
I was fortunate to be able to chat with drummer Dale Crover, who explained the reasons behind
dropping a surprise release, how they keep their song writing processes fresh and what’s on the
cards for 2023 (spoiler alert, a 40 th anniversary tour that includes Australia!)
Have a listen to the interview with Dale, and make sure you check out Bad Mood Rising, out now via
Amphetamine Reptile Records.