Melvins / Isis

Released in 2010 as a limited split 12-inch, this EP serves as a significant document of two heavy music titans. The Melvins tracks, 'Pig House' and 'I'll Finish You Off,' are alternate versions of songs from 'The Bride Screamed Murder,' showcasing the unique power of the dual-drummer lineup featuring Dale Crover and Coady Willis. These versions lean into the band's experimental tendencies, emphasizing rhythmic complexity over straightforward riffs. The Isis side features 'Way Through Woven Branches' and 'Pliable Foe,' tracks recorded during the 'Wavering Radiant' sessions. These songs represent the final creative peak of Isis before their disbandment, characterized by Aaron Turner's blend of guttural and melodic vocals and the band's mastery of post-metal dynamics. Critics, including those at Pitchfork, noted the EP as a high-quality collection of 'leftovers' that surpassed many other bands' primary outputs, highlighting the natural synergy between the Melvins' sludge and Isis's atmospheric metal.