Savage Imperial Death March is a collaborative studio album by American rock band Melvins and English extreme metal band Napalm Death. It was first released in a limited vinyl edition on February 16, 2025, through Amphetamine Reptile Records, before a wider release on April 10, 2026, through Ipecac Recordings. The album is a joint project between members of both bands and has been described as a full collaboration rather than a traditional split release.
Background and recording The title of the album refers to the bands' joint "Savage Imperial Death March" tours in 2016 and 2025. It was recorded at the Melvins' studio in Los Angeles and features contributions from Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover of Melvins, alongside Napalm Death members Barney Greenway, Shane Embury, and John Cooke.
Members of both bands described the project as an equal partnership, with Osborne calling it a "50/50" collaboration. The album has also been characterized as a true collaboration rather than a split release, with both bands writing and performing together on the same material.
Track listing
Personnel
Melvins Buzz Osborne – vocals, guitar Dale Crover – drums
Napalm Death Barney Greenway – vocals Shane Embury – bass John Cooke – guitar
Charts + Chart performance for Savage Imperial Death March Chart (2026) Peakposition French Physical Albums (SNEP) 116 French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) 27 UK Albums Sales (OCC) 31 US Top Album Sales (Billboard) 42
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