Buzzoven
| Buzzov•en | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Buzzoven, Buzzov-en, Buzzov.en, Buzzov*en |
| Origin | Wilmington, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Sludge metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1989–2001, 2010-present |
| Labels | Relapse, Hydra Head, Roadrunner, Allied Recordings, Alternative Tentacles |
| Associated acts | Weedeater, Sourvein, Acid King, Vagabond, Bongzilla, Hail!Hornet |
| Members |
Kirk Fisher Mike "Sleepy" Floyd "Dixie" Dave Collins Ramzi Ateyeh |
| Past members |
Fred Hutch Scott Majors Brian Hill Ashley Williamson Buddy Apostolis Dennis Woolard Mykull Davidson Johnny Brito Craig Baker |
Buzzoven (typeset Buzzov•en) is a sludge metal band from North Carolina, formed in 1991. The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre along with NOLAs 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 dropped by Roadrunner, and from then on have gone through several periods of being split-up and reformed, with the only constant member having been Kirk Fisher. Dave Collins now heads sludge band Weedeater.
In early 2010 Buzzoven announced plans to reunite with the …At a Loss core line-up for a five date U.S. tour. The band has since parted ways but is expected to reunite again in 2014, possibly with some other original members. Despite Fisher's ongoing problems with bipolar disorder and addiction he remains hopeful about Buzzoven's future and his on-going solo career.
Band Members
Current members
- Kirk Fisher - vocals, guitars (1990-1999, 2010-present)
- Ramzi Ateyeh - drums (1996-1999, 2010-present)
- "Dixie" Dave Collins - bass (1997-1999, 2010-present)
- Mike "Sleepy" Floyd - guitars (2011-present)
Former members
- Fred Hutch - bass (1990-1991)
- Scott Majors - drums (1990-1992)
- Brian Hill - bass (1991-1995)
- Ashley Williamson - drums (1992-1995)
- Buddy Apostolis - guitars (1992-1994)
- Dennis Woolard - guitars (1992)
- Mykull Davidson - samples (1992-1996)
- Johnny Brito - guitars (1994-1996)
- Craig Baker - guitars (1996-1997)
Live musicians
- David "Mohawk" Miranda - guitars
- Mykull Davidson - samples (1992-1996)
- Troy Medlin - samples, vocals (1996-1998)
Discography
Albums and EPs
| 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 2001, 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
| Year | Title | Label |
| 1994 | "Wife Beater" (split with God and Texas) | Kustom Kitchen Records |
| 1996 | "Nod" (split with Sourvein) | Mudflap Records |
| 1997 | "Useless" | Reptillian Records |
1991 "Wound" (four band compilation 7", "Stereonucleosis comes to your house") StereoNucleosis Records
External links
- Buzzov*en at Encyclopedia Metallum
- Buzzov*en Interview
- at Spirit of Metal