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High Desert Overdose
High Desert Overdose
Artwork by HAZE XXL.
Split EP by
Melvins
Redd Kross
OFF!
Released December 26 2016
Genre Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk
Label Amphetamine Reptile Records
Melvins chronology
Hung Bunny / Roman Dog Bird
(2016)
High Desert Overdose
(2016)
Steven McDonald
(2017)
Redd Kross chronology
Oh Canada! Hot Issue Vol. 2: Show World Tour Live
(2016)
High Desert Overdose
(2016)
Smoke Seven 81/82
(2017)
OFF! chronology
Live From The BBC
(2015)
High Desert Overdose
(2016)
Watermelon
(2022)

High Desert Overdose is a three-way split between Melvins, Redd Kross and OFF!, released on 26 December 2016. Limited to 300 copies, the majority was sold on a mini-tour featuring all three groups. The album cover is a parody on the death of Gram Parsons.

Background[]

Song Backgrounds[]

The OFF! songs come from a live recording with an unknown date. The Redd Kross song is a re-recording of "Motorboat". Lastly, The Melvins tunes are re-recorded versions of solo King Buzzo tracks from his 2014 album This Machine Kills Artists.

Release Info[]

  • White / Red Transparent Split w/ Black Splatter, glow-in-the-dark sleeve, White, black and grey scorpion on back cover, 100 copies. Sold by the bands at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown New Years Eve 2016 concert. Some copies were sold at shows just prior to the event.
  • Red and White vinyl, glow-in-the-dark sleeve, white, black, and blue scorpion on back cover, 100 copies. Sold by the bands at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown New Years Eve 2016 concert. Some copies were sold at shows just prior to the event.
  • Two-toned red haze, Red Scorpion, 100 copies. sold exclusively on mailorder.

Tracklist[]

  • A1. Off! I Don't Belong
  • A2. Off! Void You Out
  • A3. Off! Poison City
  • A4. Off! King Kong Brigade
  • A5. Off! Now I'm Pissed
  • B1. Redd Kross Motorboat
  • B2. Melvins Dark Brown Teeth
  • B3. Melvins Rough Democracy

Personnel[]

Melvins[]

Redd Kross[]

OFF![]

  • Keith Morris - Vocals
  • Dimitri Coats - Guitar
  • Steven McDonald - Bass
  • Mario Rubalcaba - Drums

Other Personnel[]

  • HAZE XXL - Producer, Artwork

References[]

  V·T·E Melvins
Current Members Buzz OsborneDale CroverSteven McDonald
Past Members Mike DillardMatt LukinLori BlackJoe PrestonMark DeutromKevin RutmanisTrevor DunnJared WarrenCoady WillisJeff Pinkus
Albums Gluey Porch TreatmentsOzmaBullheadLysolHoudiniPrickStoner WitchStagHonkyThe MaggotThe BootlickerThe CrybabyElectroretardHostile Ambient TakeoverPigs of The Roman EmpireNever Breathe What You Can't See(A) Senile AnimalNude With BootsThe Bride Screamed MurderFreak PukeEverybody Loves SausagesTres CabronesHold It InThree Men And A BabyBasses LoadedA Walk With Love and DeathPinkus Abortion TechnicianWorking With GodFive Legged DogBad Mood RisingThrobbing Jazz Gristle Funk HitsTarantula Heart
Select Extended Plays and Splits Six SongsEggnogNight GoatKing Buzzo (EP)Dale Crover (EP)Joe Preston (EP)Interstellar OverdriveSmash The StateSludge GlamorousHurray For Me Fuk YouThe Bulls & The BeesHigh Desert OverdoseSteven McDonald (EP)SabbathHot FishBangersEscape From LAWhite Lazy BoyMulletSlithering SlaughterThe Devil You Knew, The Devil You KnowControlling Data For a Better Feeling Future
Live Albums & Videos Your Choice Live Vol. 12Salad of a Thousand DelightsTora Tora ToraAlive At The F*cker ClubLive At Slim's 8-Track TapeColossus of DestinyA Live History of Gluttony and LustThe EndMelvins Vs. MinneapolisPick Your BattlesEndless ResidencySugar Daddy LiveMelvins Live At Third Man RecordsAround The USA in 51 Days: The Movie!The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins TaleLive Stream Obscene
Compilations Singles 1-1226 SongsNeither Here Nor ThereMangled Demos From 1983Sieg Howdy!The Making Love DemosChicken Switch
Associated Bands and Artists Nirvana • Fantomas • Butthole Surfers • Redd Kross • Mr. Bungle • AltamontPorn (The Men Of)ShrinebuilderOFF!Crystal FairyCrystal Fairy (Album)Big BusinessBilly AndersonAcid KingSawed OffMelvanaDrumbWe Reach: The Music of The Melvins
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