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Buzzoven

Buzzoven is an American sludge metal band from Salisbury, North Carolina, formed in 1990. The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre along with Louisiana's Eyehategod and Acid Bath, 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). The band was later dropped by Roadrunner. 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.

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Buzzoven
Background information
Also known asBuzzoven, Buzzov-en, Buzzov.en, Buzzov*en, Buzzov•en
OriginSalisbury, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresSludge metal
Years active1990–1999, 2010–present
LabelsRelapse, Hydra Head, Roadrunner, Allied, Alternative Tentacles,
MembersKirk Fisher
Ramzi Ateyeh
Dave Collins
Mike Floyd
Past membersFred Hutch
Scott Majors
Brian Hill
Dennis Woolard
Buddy Apostolis
Ashley Williamson
Johnny Brito
Craig Baker

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

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.
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