Dale Crover shares his Splash Story with myself and Diamond Dave and he's one hell of a laid back good humoured guy. He tells us he's fabulous ! He had a rough time of it sometime back having to undergo an emergency spinal surgery operation so that's good to hear. Not for the faint hearted but he's a Melvin right!

On tour with Ministry after the Pandemic led to two drummers on The Tarantula Heart album with influences by PIL's Flowers of Romance and a new way of working and putting the tracks together and having "really long songs on it." There's reminiscenses on Kiss Gene Simmons, Atlantic Records and a whole bunch of insights.

Crover mentioned he felt fortunate to work with King Buzzo whom he describes as "a great, idiosyncratic songwriter and a superb live performer". He added that working with Kurt Cobain, Mike Patton and Buzz had been great - all three knew what they wanted " I just sit at the back, add a bit of direction and help steer the ship."

We trust you'll enjoy the ride too....

Melvins Tarantula Heart album https://melvinsofficial.bandcamp.com/album/tarantula-heart

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Dale Crover summer 2024 USA tour dates : https://music.mxdwn.com/2024/04/22/news/melvins-dale-crover-announces-summer-2024-u-s-tour-dates/

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Your Splash Stories hosts Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave caught up with the whirlwind that is Frank Turner for his Splash Story.
After disbanding post hardcore band Million Dead in 2005 punk folk rocker Frank Turner is well on the way to performing 3000 shows . He releases his self produced 10th album Undefeated - "a record about survival & defiance with a sense of fun "on May 3 2024. The album was recorded at his home on Mersea Island Essex backed by The Sleeping Souls Released through indie label Xtra Mile Recordings & it draws inspiration from Black Flag,Counting Crows, Descendents, The Pogues, Elvis Costello & Billy Bragg.
Frank made waves following George Thorogood & The Melvins lead by playing 50 states in 50 days in 2022.
In 2024 Frank is attempting the first ever MVT World Record attempt for the most gigs played in different cities in 24hrs!
Every show is in a Music Venue Trust associated grass roots venue and associated with an independent record store.

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Splash Stories caught up with Mel Gaynor just after his opening show at The Water Rats London Kings X - The Splash Club's original venue back in the 90's...��

For background... Mel was Simple Minds Drummer & has played alongside Elton John, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Meat Loaf, Kirsty MacColl, Orange Juice, Peter Gabriel, The Pretenders, Gary Moore, Jackson Browne, Little Steven, Goldie, Robert Palmer, Joan Armatrading & has sold over 60 million records during his 35-year career.

He talks to Splash Stories about his newly signed label deal with Marquee Records, ..and with Mr Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer .. and his debut solo single Run - the first track off his debut studio album Come With Me.

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