The Melvins offer a glimpse into their upcoming album, Tarantula Heart (April 19, Ipecac Recordings), with the release of their second single, “Allergic to Food.” Recorded, mixed, and co-produced by longtime collaborator Toshi Kasai, the album features guitarist Gary Chester from We Are The Asteroid. 

Buzz Osborne comments:

 “The way we approached Tarantula Heart was different than any other Melvins’ album, I had Dale and Roy come in and play along with Steven and I to some riffs, then I took those sessions and figured out what parts would work and wrote new music to fit. This isn’t a studio approach we’ve ever taken. Usually we have the songs written BEFORE we start recording!”

Dale Crover adds:

“The majority of Tarantula Heart has dual drum parts. Roy is an amazing drummer. We would discuss what we would do pattern wise, then we’d just go for it. Improvising riffs and trading off on drum fills.”

Watch the visualizer below and pre-order the album here: 

Buzz and Mr. Bungle bass player Trevor Dunn will join forces later this year for the King Dunn Tour, a 45-date trek where they’ll perform songs from King Buzzo releases. Check out all tour dates at this location.