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“Robin Trower’s guitar sound was the loudest I’ve ever heard. He had two Fender Twins, and he smoked both by the end of the night”: Buzz Osborne names the 11 guitarists who shaped his sound

By Andrew Daly published 5 March 24

The Melvins main man picks the jazz, funk and metal players who made him who he is today, recalls the time he heard Jeff Beck’s warm-up routine, and names the unsung ’70s hero who deserves more recognition: “Why aren’t more people talking about him? It makes no sense”

“We could hear Jeff playing right through the wall… I’d never heard anything like it”: Melvins’ Buzz Osborne once secretly listened to Jeff Beck’s warm-up routine – and it blew him away

By Matt Owen published 19 February 24

The Melvins leader shared a trailer with the late guitar legend when the two played back-to-back slots at a festival – and what he heard proved to be unforgettable

Melvins’ Buzz Osborne: “I’ll stop when I don’t feel like doing it anymore or when no-one cares. You can let us know when that is”

By Andrew Daly published 25 April 23

King Buzzo shares the secret behind the longevity of the world’s most uncompromising rock band, and explains why the crazy and the catchy can coexist in their sound

“Make it sound as much like a car accident as you can”: Buzz Osborne is Gibson’s latest Riff Lords guest

By Matt Parker published 3 December 21

The “pseudo-metal” guitarist talks duck quacks, hiccups and letting the bad notes ring out

Melvins announce first-ever acoustic compilation album, Five Legged Dog

By Sam Roche published 22 July 21

The 36-track album features unplugged takes on the band's classic songs, as well as covers of Brainiac, Rolling Stones and Alice Cooper tracks

Melvins’ Buzz Osborne: “We’ve written and recorded more than 500 songs – what can we do to keep it fresh?”

By Ellie Robinson published 17 May 21

The Melvins prove themselves to be the band not even God can put a stop to

Buzz Osborne: “Why does every metalhead who picks up an acoustic end up sounding like f**king James Taylor?!”

By Jonathan Horsley published 13 August 20

The Melvins' King Buzzo on his new acoustic album with Trevor Dunn, what he looks for in a bassist, and the key to his devastating live tone

Melvins’ King Buzzo and Hilbish Design bring the noise with new Pessimiser distortion pedal

By Richard Bienstock published 4 March 20

You'll never guess what the 'Blast' knob does...

Melvins Guitarists Buzz Osborne and Paul Leary Talk New Album, 'Hold It In'

By James Wood published 30 September 14

Buzz Osborne of The Melvins Discusses 'The Who Sell Out' —The Record That Changed My Life

By Buzz Osborne published 11 August 14

The Melvins' Buzz Osborne Preps Acoustic Album

By Acoustic Nation published 21 March 14

Dear Guitar Hero: Buzz Osborne of The Melvins Discusses Aluminum Guitars, Tool's Adam Jones and Growing Up with Kurt Cobain

By Brad Angle published 4 September 13

Video: Fan Throws Bottle at Guitarist Buzz Osborne — Melvins Show Cut Short

By Guitar World Staff published 22 August 13

Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Your Questions for Buzz Osborne of the Melvins!

By Guitar World Staff published 22 March 13

Here's your chance to ask the legendary grunge/sludge/metal guitarist anything you want!