Saturday night was another honor—another electric jolt to the soul—to witness The Melvins in all their glorious variations and side-project splendor. King Buzzo, as he’s affectionately known to his loyal tribe, returned once again, this time with a lineup that felt like a fever dream of rock royalty.

The Savage Imperial Death March Tour is exactly what it sounds like—ferocious, unforgettable, and steeped in sonic reverence. A double dose of heavy-hitting experimentalism came to town, courtesy of the genre-defying Melvins and the hypnotic force that is Titans to Tachyons.

There’s something about a band that sounds like they’ve lived every note they play — like the dirt under their fingernails and the ache in their lungs found their way into the mix. Dexter and The Moonrocks are that kind of band. On their new EP, Happy to Be Here, the Abilene-based quartet proves they’re not just chasing a dream but dragging it through the dust and setting it on fire.