Buzzoven
American sludge metal band
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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]
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Buzzoven, Buzzov-en, Buzzov.en, Buzzov*en, Buzzov•en |
| Origin | Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Sludge metal |
| Years active | 1990–1999, 2010–present |
| Labels | Relapse, Hydra Head, Roadrunner, Allied, Alternative Tentacles, |
| Members | Kirk Fisher Ramzi Ateyeh Dave Collins Mike Floyd |
| Past members | Fred Hutch Scott Majors Brian Hill Dennis Woolard Buddy Apostolis Ashley Williamson Johnny Brito Craig Baker |
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
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| To a Frown | — | |
| Sore |
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| ...At a Loss | — | |
| Revelation: Sick Again |
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Recorded in 1998 |
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