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Buzzoven (typeset Buzzov•en) is an American sludge metal band from Salisbury, North Carolina, formed in 1990.[1] The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre along with Louisiana‘s Eyehategod and Acid Bath,[2] and also for their out-of-control and violent live shows. The band in its early days toured heavily around the United States and built up a cult following leading up to the release of their debut album, To a Frown (1993), which caught the attention of Roadrunner Records, who released the band’s second album Sore (1994).[3] The band was later dropped by Roadrunner.[4] From then on, the band has gone through several periods of being split-up and reformed. The only constant member during this time has been Kirk Fisher. In 2018, the band toured the Southern US as one of the opening acts for Eyehategod.[5]

Band members

Current

  • Kirk Fisher aka Reverend Dirtkicker – vocals, guitar (1990-1999, 2010-present)
  • Ramzi “Ramsey Simple” Ateyeh – drums (1996–1999; 2010-present)
  • Dave Collins – bass (1997–1999; 2010-present)
  • Mike “Sleepy” Floyd – guitar (2010-present)

Former

  • Fred “Fuzzy” Hutch – bass (1990–1991; died 2023)
  • Scott Majors – drums (1990–1992)
  • Brian Hill aka Igor / LeDarrell – bass (1991–1995)
  • Dennis Woolard – guitar (1992)
  • Buddy Apostolis – guitar (1992-1994; died 2002)
  • Ashley Williamson aka Ash / Ash Lee – drums (1992–1995)
  • Johnny Brito – guitar (1994–1996)
  • Craig “Baked” Baker – guitar (1996–1998)

Live musicians

  • Mykull Davidson – samples (1992–1996)
  • Troy Medlin aka T.roy Sourvein – samples, vocals (1996–1999)
  • David “Mohawk” Miranda – guitar
  • Mateo Pinkerton – drums

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Notes
To a Frown
  • Release: March 9, 1993
  • Label: Allied Recordings
  • Formats: vinyl, CD
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Sore —
…At a Loss
  • Release: May 5, 1998
  • Label: Off the Records
  • Formats: vinyl, CD, digital
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Revelation: Sick Again Recorded in 1998

References

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who’s Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 71. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  2. ^ Ayers, Chris (February 2, 2010). “Buzzov*en”. Exclaim!. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  3. ^ BBG (August 2, 2010). “Buzzoven playing shows including a boat in NY w/ Black Tusk”. BrooklynVegan. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  4. ^ Ramirez, Carlos (May 21, 2012). “Five Underrated Metal/Hard Rock Bands by THC : Music’s Thom Hazaert”. Noisecreep. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  5. ^ di Fabio, Luca (February 28, 2018). “Eyehategod Announce Spring 2018 Tour Dates with Cro-Mags”. mxdwn Music. Retrieved May 10, 2019.