Melvinator, the punk-meets-EDM project from Eric Melvin - founding member and guitarist of legendary punk rock outfit, NOFX - has dropped brand new single, 'I Believe In Goddess' today. The track is taken from his debut album 'The Rise Of The Melvinator' set for release on May 12th, 2023 via Bottles To The Ground. Stream the new track HERE and pre-order the album HERE.
Speaking on the news of his debut album and the release of "I Believe In Goddess", Eric Melvin shares
“I am so stoked to be announcing ‘I Believe in Goddess’, as the third and final single from my upcoming album Rise of the Melvinator.
The love that I have received for this project has been exhilarating! I’m humbled.
The debut Melvinator album will be dropping soon. Keep an eye to the skies.“
The release of "I Believe In Goddess" follows the release of previous single "Regaining Unconsciousness", released last month along with the news of Melvinator's debut album, 'The Rise of The Melvinator'.
With a packed schedule for 2023, Melvinator has teamed up with long-time friend, bandmate, and label boss Fat Mike as one of the first signings to his new label Bottles To The Ground. With the announcement of "Rise Of The Melvinator", he will offer fans brand new versions of NOFX staples. Produced by Fat Mike and recorded over the course of two years alongside producer Baz The Frenchman (NOFX – The Decline at Red Rocks) and Danny Lohner of Nine Inch Nails, the project continues Eric Melvin’s exploration of the do-it-yourself links between punk rock & EDM.
ABOUT MELVINATOR
Globally renowned guitarist, artist and founding member of punk rock heavyweights NOFX, Eric Melvin needs little introduction.
Adored by fans across the world, Eric Melvin has been at the pinnacle of his career for over 3 decades, playing to hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe each year, selling millions of albums, and sustaining a staggering 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify as part of NOFX.
Outside of his work with NOFX, fans have been eagerly watching Melvin's solo transformation into Producer /DJ for nearly 10 years; beginning with the now legendary "Mosh-Up" collection of mixes on Soundcloud which saw Melvin's entry into the world of mash-ups with short, sharp sets that seamlessly molded together punk rock, hip-hop, EDM & funk - and mixing the likes of NWA with Fugazi & The Circle Jerks!!
Harnessing the parallels between the DIY ethos and energy of punk rock & EDM - over the next few years, Melvin began refining his production skills by bending and blending genres to create a style of music that pays homage to his history whilst lighting a fuse on his future.
The sonic start to this journey came with Melvin's first commercial solo release under the moniker Melvinator, a remix of NOFX track "American Errorist". It now continues with the announcement of the debut, full-length album, The Rise Of The Melvinator.
Expect a groundswell of excitement from all corners of the globe.
This hasn’t been done before...
The Rise of the Melvinator is upon us.