The Melvins' 2026 release, Savage Imperial Death March, continues their legacy of sludge metal with a sound that is both challenging and rewarding.
- Savage Imperial Death March was released on April 10, 2026, by Ipecac Recordings.
- The album was produced by the band and Toshi Kasai.
- The release date marks the band's 37th studio album.
Melvins are a long-running American rock band from Montesano, Washington, fronted by guitarist and vocalist Buzz Osborne. They are pioneers of the sludge metal genre. Savage Imperial Death March arrives in the midst of a prolific period for the band, following their 2024 album Tarantula Heart and preceding an announced 2024 US tour.
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