Napalm Death and Melvins to Tour in Spring/Summer 2025

Two of the most influential extreme metal bands join forces for a massive North American tour.

Two of the most influential and respected bands in extreme metal, Napalm Death and the Melvins, have announced a co-headlining tour of North America in the spring and summer of 2025. The tour will kick off on May 2nd in San Diego, California, and will wrap up on June 10th in Montreal, Quebec. Along the way, the bands will hit major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 16th at 10:00 AM local time.

The Melvins are an American sludge metal band that formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1983. The band's lineup has changed frequently over the years, but the core trio of Buzz Osborne (vocals, guitar), Dale Crover (drums), and Mike Dillard (bass) has remained constant. The Melvins are known for their heavy, distorted sound and their dark, often humorous lyrics. They have released over 20 studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, EPs, and singles.

Napalm Death is a British grindcore band that formed in Birmingham, England, in 1981. The band is known for their fast, aggressive sound and their political lyrics. Napalm Death have released over 15 studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, EPs, and singles. They are considered one of the most important and influential bands in the history of extreme metal.

The co-headlining tour of Napalm Death and the Melvins is sure to be a must-see event for fans of extreme metal. It is a rare opportunity to see two of the most respected and influential bands in the genre perform live on the same stage.