Napalm Death & Melvins Announce Concert in Bozeman with The Hard-Ons and Dark Sky Burial
Two legendary forces of heavy music, Napalm Death and Melvins, will coheadline a special concert at The ELM in Bozeman on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Supporting the show are The Hard-Ons and Dark Sky Burial.
As pioneers of grindcore, England’s Napalm Death are celebrated for their ferocious speed, unmatched intensity, and thought-provoking lyrics. Tracks like the blistering “Scum” and “Suffer the Children,” have redefined heavy music and cemented the band’s legacy. Over their storied four-decade career, Napalm Death have pushed boundaries, tackling themes of social justice and inequality while remaining a cornerstone of the metal world.
The Melvins, sludge metal innovators from the Pacific Northwest, have carved out their place as one of the most influential bands in heavy music. Fusing doom, punk, and experimental rock, their catalog boasts iconic tracks like “Hooch” and “Honey Bucket,” captivating fans across the globe with their unique, dynamic sound.
Adding to the mix, Australian phenoms The Hard-Ons bring their energetic blend of punk rock and power pop, while Dark Sky Burial, the ambient project of Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury, offers a hauntingly atmospheric experience to round out the night.
Don’t miss your chance to see these titans of heavy music together in one unforgettable evening — grab your tickets ASAP!
Tickets
GROOVE PRESALE: A limited amount of Groove Presale tickets for Napalm Death & Melvins will be available ONLINE ONLY (while supplies last) from 10am to 10pm, Thursday, November 21st. A password will be provided via email after completing the Logjam Presale sign up form where it says GET TICKETS below. PLEASE NOTE: Logjam Gift Cards cannot be used for presale purchases. Learn how to purchase tickets with your Logjam gift card here.
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am and will be available to purchase in person at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. All tickets are general admission standing room only. All ages are welcome.
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About Napalm Death
Although the name Napalm Death has existed since 1981, as the band’s first line-up plundered the post- and anarcho punk scenes for inspiration, it was 1987’s seminal Scum album that would ensure their place in the grand pantheon of heaviness. A visceral dismantling of conventions, it effectively kick-started the entire Grindcore scene, gaining Napalm Death something approaching household name status for their insane speeds, animalistic screams and uncompromising political stance. From that moment, the band became synonymous with both proudly-held ethical principles and the relentless pursuit of new ways to terrorize people with riffs and noise.
By the early ‘90s, Napalm Death had coalesced around a steady line-up of vocalist Barney Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, drummer Danny Herrera and guitarists Mitch Harris and Jesse Pintado. Renowned for both unrelenting tour schedules and a steady stream of consistently wellreceived albums, they have powered forward ever since, weathering transient trends, media indifference and industry skulduggery along the way. Despite the sad passing of Pintado in 2006, the 21st century has seen Napalm Death continue to refine and redefine their still epoch-wrecking sound, with instant classic albums like Smear Campaign (2006) and Utilitarian (2012) adding further flesh to the bones of this ongoing legend. Continue reading…
About Melvins
The Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Having formed in 1983 Montesano, Washington, the group – founded by vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne, with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later – has been credited with merging the worlds of punk rock and heavy music, forming a new subgenre all their own. Over their 40-plus-year career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, numerous live records, and far too many to count singles and rarities. Recent releases include 2024’s Tarantula Heart, a really good collection of what the Melvins do, what they can do and what they want to do, and Five Legged Dog (2021), an ambitious 36-track acoustic collection that reimagines their heaviest songs alongside covers of their favorite artists. Throughout their discography, the Melvins have collaborated with Jello Biafra, Mudhoney, and Fantômas for individual releases and toured the world many times over. Remarkably, they had the misfortune to be in both Christchurch and Tokyo for their 2011 earthquakes. In 2012, the Melvins completed the “51 States in 51 Days” (50 states +DC) tour, which was chronicled in the film “Across The USA in 51 Days.” The current incarnation of the band is Osborne, Crover, and Steven McDonald (Redd Kross). Previous lineups included a pairing of Osborne and Crover with Jared Warren and Coady Willis of Big Business, a four-piece featuring the current trio plus Butthole Surfers’ Jeff Pinkus, as well as Melvins Lite, which partners Osborne and Crover with Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn. Sometimes, if you’re extra lucky, one version of the Melvins will open for the Melvins.
