Melvins

This is number two in our HAB-TAG Super Limited Series.

So back in 2016 er 17, Third Man Records was reissuing the holy trinity of the Melvin’s Atlantic releases and I got to do my linocut art take on all three releases. I was especially stoked to do Houdini. To me Kozik’s sleeve art nailed the peak moment of the 90’s. It was a great confluence of Melvins meets Kozik meets AmRep (we did the vinyl version of the Atlantic release). Frank had always been a good friend and ally in the trenches back then and I thought him the king of graphic/art cool, so years later paying homage to King Kozik was a real treat. I was pretty stoked with the results and promptly sent a copy to Frank. He responded with praise and his blessings which normally was like pulling teeth with him and meant the world to me. We collaborated successfully quite a bit over the decades, but this was in a new way. Unfortunately we lost Frank recently, quite the sucker punch I admit. Frank I’m still waiting on that last painting ya owe me ya salty prick ya! I’m just glad I got to pay tribute when you were here! -Thomas Hazelmyer -Tom Hazelmyer/ Amphetamine Reptile Records

LIMITED TO 50. Printed on American Apparel 1301 heavy cotton tees. These aren’t the super fitted/ thin American Apparel shirts, but rather their heavier option. Super nice, super soft, super beefy. All 3XLs and 4XLs will be on Gildan.