Tarantula Heart is the 27th album by the Melvins, released on April 19th, 2024 on Ipecac Recordings.
The Melvins new album Tarantula Heart is like nothing the band has ever done before. Probably the best record they’ve ever recorded. Certainly one of their weirdest. The five song album centers around the mammoth 19-minute opening track “Pain Equals Funny” and features Buzz, Dale and Steven along with second drummer Roy Mayorga (Ministry, Soulfly, Stone Sour and Nausea) and guitarist Gary Chester (We Are The Asteroid). Vinyl comes in a Gatefold Jacket with 12pg booklet.
Tracklist:
- Pain Equals Funny
- Working the Ditch
- She’s Got Weird Arms
- Allergic to Food
- Smiler
Credits:
Buzz Osborne: guitars, lead vocals
Dale Crover: drums, percussion, backing vocals
Steven Shane McDonald: bass, backing vocals
Roy Mayorga (second drummer) (Ministry, Soulfly, Stone Sour and Gary Chester (guitar)
