They All Must Be Slaughtered
The Melvins · Other Songs - The Melvins
All of them--they must be slaughtered
The father, the son
They guide the lowly goat
The mind it takes to end a plea
He wants the best for all of us
All of them--they must be slaughtered
All of them--they must be slaughtered
The father, the son
They guide the lowly goat
The mind it takes to end a plea
He wants the best for all of us
They All Must Be Slaughtered
Released by The Melvins, 'They All Must Be Slaughtered' stands as a defining track within the band's signature sludge metal and alternative rock repertoire. Characterized by the group's trademark slow tempos, heavy distortion, and repetitive rhythmic drive, the recording exemplifies the raw, visceral energy that helped establish the genre's identity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the chaotic, industrial atmosphere typical of Melvin-era recordings, serving as a powerful sonic representation of the band's influence on the underground rock scene. Its enduring presence in their catalog highlights the band's commitment to a distinct, unpolished aesthetic that prioritized mood and heaviness over conventional song structures.