Melvins, Helmet announce split 7" ahead of Australian tour

Sludge outfit the Melvins and alternative metal act Helmet have announced they'll release a split 7" EP together before heading out on an Australian tour together this December.

Helmet will be delivering a "brand new track" on the 7", while Melvins will contribute the song "Dr. Mule" - which you can stream below.

A release date is yet to be confirmed but the split will reportedly be released through Amphetamine Reptile Records before the band head to Australian shores in December for a run of dates together.

Melvins & Helmet Australian Tour 2013
*Melvins Only **Helmet Only

Friday, 6th December
Metropolis, Fremantle*
Tix: http://www.oxtix.com.au

Sunday, 8th December
The Hi Fi, Brisbane
Tix: http://www.thehifi.com.au

Monday, 9th December
Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
Tix: http://www.oztix.com.au

Wednesday, 11th December
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
Tix: http://www.bigtix.com.au

Thursday, 12th December
ANU Bar, Canberra
Tix: http://www.ticketek.com.au

Friday, 13th December - SOLD OUT
Meredith Music Festival*

Saturday, 14th December - SOLD OUT
Meredith Music Festival**

Sunday, 15th December
The Hi-Fi, Sydney
Tix: http://www.thehifi.com.au

Monday, 16th December
The Gov, Adelaide
Tix: http://www.moshtix.com.au

Tuesday, 17th December
The Hi Fi, Melbourne*
Tix: http://www.thehifi.com.au

Wednesday, 18th December
The Hi Fi, Melbourne**
Tix: http://www.thehifi.com.au

Wednesday, 18th December
Brisbane Hotel, Hobart*
Tix: http://www.moshtix.com.au