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Honey Bucket (song)
"Honey Bucket" is a song by American rock band Melvins. The song was released as the third single from their fifth album, Houdini (1993). It is the fifth track off the album.
| "Honey Bucket" | ||||
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| Single by Melvins | ||||
| from the album Houdini | ||||
| Released | 1993 | |||
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| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Melvins | |||
| Melvins singles chronology | ||||
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Personnel edit
- Buzz Osborne – vocals, guitar
- Dale Crover – drums, bass
Cover versions edit
The Dillinger Escape Plan version edit
| "Honey Bucket" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Dillinger Escape Plan | |
| from the album We Reach: The Music of the Melvins | |
| Released | August 23, 2005 |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | Fractured Transmitter Recording |
| Songwriter(s) | |
This song was covered by American mathcore band the Dillinger Escape Plan on August 23, 2005. The Dillinger Escape Plan's version is featured on the tribute album/compilation album We Reach: The Music of the Melvins.[4]
Personnel edit
- Greg Puciato – lead vocals
- James Love – rhythm guitar
- Ben Weinman – lead guitar
- Liam Wilson – bass
- Chris Pennie – drums
Burn the Priest version edit
| "Honey Bucket" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Burn the Priest | |
| from the album Legion: XX | |
| Released | May 18, 2018 |
| Genre | Sludge metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Josh Wilbur |
This song was covered by American metal band Lamb of God, under their original name Burn the Priest, released on May 18, 2018 on their cover album Legion: XX. Coincidentally, The Dillinger Escape Plan lead singer Greg Puciato performed guest vocals in the song "Torches", from the previous Lamb of God album VII: Sturm und Drang.[5]
Personnel edit
- Randy Blythe – lead vocals
- Mark Morton – lead guitar
- Willie Adler – rhythm guitar
- John Campbell – bass
- Chris Adler – drums
References edit
- ^ Cimarusti, Luca (September 5, 2014). "Listen to 'Honey Bucket,' classic sludge from the Melvins". Chicago Reader. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Gordon, Connie (January 2, 2022). "The Story Behind The Song: Melvins' Honey Bucket". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
In just three minutes and one second, it manages to unite the worlds of thrash, twisted punk, and even high-energy blues rock.
- ^ Chris Celona (February 20, 2023). "The Top 100 Grunge Songs". Grunge Bible. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ We Reach: The Music of the Melvins Review by Alex Henderson, AllMusic
- ^ Grow, Kory (June 30, 2015). "Lamb of God Break Down New Album 'VII: Sturm und Drang' Track by Track". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 31, 2015.