King Buzzo, a.k.a. Buzz Osborne, is the singer, guitar player and founder of the enormously influential band, the Melvins. His innovative approach to songwriting, and guitar playing, has influenced countless musicians, and turned leagues of music lovers into ardent fans. Renowned for his pioneering use of down-tuned strings, Buzzo masterfully blended his punk and metal influences, and in turn, he created a groundbreaking new sound in heavy music. Over Osborne’s extensive career, which originated in the small hamlet of Montesano, Wash. in 1983, he has released over 30 albums under the Melvins’ moniker, two solo albums 'Gift of Sacrifice' (2020) and 'This Machine Kills Artists' (2014), as well as a number of collaborative projects including Fantomas and Crystal Fairy.
'Gift of Sacrifice' had Buzz team up with Trevor Dunn, who might be most widely known for his work with Mr. Bungle, the eclectic and unpredictable Northern California band he co-founded in 1985, but his career outside of Mr. Bungle has been just as notable. Also a member of Fantomas, Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant, Tomahawk and Melvins Lite.
'Gift of Sacrifice' had Buzz team up with Trevor Dunn, who might be most widely known for his work with Mr. Bungle, the eclectic and unpredictable Northern California band he co-founded in 1985, but his career outside of Mr. Bungle has been just as notable. Also a member of Fantomas, Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant, Tomahawk and Melvins Lite.
TRACK LISTING
This Machine Kills Artists Tracklist:
1. Dark Brown Teeth
2. Rough Democracy
3. Laid Back Walking
4. Drunken Baby
5. Vaulting Over A Microphone
6. New River
7. The Vulgar Joke
8. Everything's Easy For You
9. The Ripping Driving
10. How I Became Offensive
11. Instrument Of God
12. The Spoiled Brat
13. Illegal Mona
14. Good And Hostile
15. The Blithering Idiot
16. Useless King Of The Punks
17. The Hesitation Twist
Gift Of Sacrifice Tracklist:
1. Mental Vomit
2. Housing, Luxury, Energy
3. I'm Glad I Could Help Out
4. Delayed Clarity
5. Junkie Jesus
6. Science In Modern America
7. Bird Animal
8. Mock She
9. Acoustic Junkie