This fall, the iconic Melvins will embark on an exciting tour alongside their longtime friends, the legendary Redd Kross. This much-anticipated Stop Your Whining Tour kicks off in the vibrant city of Flagstaff, Arizona on September 9 and is set to wrap up on October 21 in Tucson. The two bands will also take their talents across the European continent for a month-long tour before returning to the U.S.
During this tour, Steven McDonald will showcase his incredible versatility by performing with both bands. As a founding member of Redd Kross, he has been an essential part of their music scene, and since 2015, he has also been rocking out with the Melvins. Recently, Redd Kross was featured in a documentary titled Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story, highlighting their influence and contribution to the alternative rock genre.
For fans eager to catch the Melvins live, you can view their complete 2025 tour itinerary below for all the details on where to experience their electrifying performances.
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Currently, the Melvins are touring as a dynamic four-piece ensemble, comprised of lead singer and guitarist Buzz Osborne, bassist Steven McDonald, and dual drummers Dale Crover and Coady Willis. They are still riding the wave of their exhilarating spring tour with Napalm Death. Earlier this year, these two iconic bands collaborated to release an EP titled Savage Imperial Death March, showcasing their unique blend of heavy sounds.
The Melvins also recently revived their classic “1983” lineup, featuring Osborne along with the original drummer Mike Dillard. This lineup has produced a remarkable new album named Thunderball, which has garnered rave reviews from fans and critics alike. By the time this article is completed, it wouldn’t be surprising if they announced even more albums and tours, and honestly, that’s a thrilling prospect for fans!
Upcoming Melvins and Napalm Death Spring 2025 Tour Dates
May 13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
May 15 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
May 16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
May 17 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
May 18 St. Louis, MO Red Flag
May 19 Chicago, IL Metro
May 20 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II
May 22 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue – Main room
May 23 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s
May 24 Kansas City, MO Madrid Theatre
May 25 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
May 27 Denver, CO Summit
May 29 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
May 31 Bozeman, MT The ELM
June 1 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Spokane
June 2 Seattle, WA The Showbox
June 3 Portland, OR Revolution Hall
June 4 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre
June 6 Reno, NV Virginia Street Brewhouse
June 7 Berkeley, CA Cornerstone Berkeley
Melvins and Redd Kross Summer 2025 European Tour Dates
July 18 Brighton, UK Chalk
July 20 Liege, BE Reflektor
July 21 Frankfurt, DE Batschkapp
July 23 Athens, GR Technopolis
July 25 Michelau, DE Rock Im Wald
July 26 Cottbus, DE Blue Moon Festival
July 27 München, DE Technikum
July 30 Rome, IT EUR Social Park
July 31 Milan, IT Magnolia Estate
August 1 Feldkirch, AT Poolbar Festival
August 2 Bagnes, CH Palp Festival
August 5 Lokeren, BE Lokerse Festen
August 6 Köln, DE Live Music Hall
August 7 Berlin, DE Huxleys Neue Welt
August 8 Hamburg, DE Große Freiheit 36
August 9 Utrecht, NL Tivoli/Vredenburg
August 11 Norwich, UK Waterfront
August 12 London, UK Electric Ballroom
August 13 Manchester, UK Manchester Club Academy
August 14 Bristol, UK ArcTanGent Festival
August 15 Birmingham, UK XOYO
August 16 Sheffield, UK Leadmill
August 18 Dublin, IE Vicar Street
Melvins and Redd Kross Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates
September 9 Flagstaff, AZ Yucca North
September 10 Santa Fe, NM Meow Wolf
September 12 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
September 13 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
September 15 Sioux Falls, SD Bigs Bar
September 16 Moorhead, MN Harold’s On Main
September 18 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon
September 19 Davenport, IA The Raccoon Motel
September 20 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
September 22 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
September 23 Huntington, WV The Loud
September 24 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street
September 25 Toledo, OH Frankie’s
September 26 Buffalo, NY Electric City
September 27 Brooklyn, NY CBGB Festival
September 29 Providence, RI Fete Music Hall
September 30 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom
October 1 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
October 2 Bethlehem, PA Musikfest Café at the ArtsQuest
October 3 Lancaster, PA Tellus 360
October 4 Washington, DC Black Cat
October 6 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
October 7 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
October 8 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
October 10 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall
October 11 Jackson, MS Duling Hall
October 12 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall
October 13 Little Rock, AR Revolution! Music Room
October 14 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
October 15 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall
October 17 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger
October 19 Roswell, NM The Liberty
October 21 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
Get Ready for the 2025 Summer Rock Tour Adventure
