Interview by Erin Eddy
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.
HEAVY was fortunate to be able to chat with drummer Dale Crover, who explained the reasons behind dropping a surprise release, how they keep their songwriting processes fresh and what’s on the cards for 2023 (spoiler alert, a 40th 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.
