Buzzoven (typeset Buzzov•en) is an American heavy 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 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]
Buzzoven | |
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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 | |
| Years active | 1990–1999, 2010–present |
| Labels | Relapse, Hydra Head, Roadrunner, Allied, Alternative Tentacles, |
| Members | Kirk Fisher Ash Lee T.roy |
| Past members | Fred Hutch Scott Majors Brian Hill Ashley Williamson Buddy Apostolis Dennis Woolard Johnny Brito Craig Baker Dave "Dixie" Collins Ramsey Simple |
Band members
editCurrent members
edit- Kirk Fisher – vocals, guitar
- t.roy – bass guitar
- Ashley- drums
Former members
edit- Fred Hutch – bass (1990–1991)
- Scott Majors – drums (1990–1992)
- Brian Hill – bass (1991–1995)
- Ashley Williamson – drums (1992–1995)
- Buddy Apostolis – guitars (1994; died 2002)
- Dennis Woolard – guitars (1992–1993)
- Johnny Brito – guitars (1994–1995)
- Craig Baker – guitars (1997–1998)
- Dave Collins – bass (1997–1999; 2010)
- Ramsey Simple – drums (1997–1999; 2010)
Live musicians
edit- David "Mohawk" Miranda – guitars
- Mykull Davidson – samples (1992–1996)
- T.roy Sourvein – samples, vocals (1996–1999)
Discography
editAlbums and EPs
edit| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Buttrash | Demo | Self-released |
| 1992 | Hate Box | EP | Kirbdog Records |
| 1992 | Wound | EP | Allied Recordings |
| 1993 | To a Frown | Studio album | Allied Recordings |
| 1994 | Sore | Studio album | Roadrunner Records |
| 1994 | Unwilling to Explain | EP | Allied Recordings |
| 1994 | Paintime Grit | EP | Allied Recordings |
| 1997 | The Gospel According… II | EP | Allied Recordings |
| 1998 | ...At a Loss | Studio album | Off the Records |
| recorded in 1998, officially released in 2011 |
Revelation: Sick Again | Studio album | Hydra Head Records |
| 2005 | Welcome to Violence | Compilation album | Alternative Tentacles |
| 2010 | Violence from the Vault | Compilation album | Relapse |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1994 | "Wife Beater" (split with God and Texas) | Kustom Kitchen Records |
| 1996 | "Nod" (split with Sourvein) | Mudflap Records |
| 1997 | "Useless" | Reptillian Records |
References
edit- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 71. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
- ^ Ayers, Chris (February 2, 2010). "Buzzov*en". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ BBG (August 2, 2010). "Buzzoven playing shows including a boat in NY w/ Black Tusk". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ Ramirez, Carlos (May 21, 2012). "Five Underrated Metal/Hard Rock Bands by THC : Music's Thom Hazaert". Noisecreep. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ di Fabio, Luca (February 28, 2018). "Eyehategod Announce Spring 2018 Tour Dates with Cro-Mags". mxdwn Music. Retrieved May 10, 2019.