Buzzoven
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States |
| Headquarters | Salisbury , United States |
| Products | Sludge metal music |
Buzzoven (stylized as Buzzov•en) is a sludge metal band originating from Salisbury, North Carolina, established in 1990. Alongside Louisiana-based groups like Eyehategod and Acid Bath, they are credited with shaping the sludge metal genre, particularly known for their raw and turbulent live shows. Their early years involved extensive touring throughout the United States, which helped them cultivate a dedicated fanbase. This momentum led to the release of their first album, To a Frown in 1993. Subsequently, they caught the attention of Roadrunner Records, who issued their sophomore album, Sore in 1994, although the label later ended their contract.
Over time, Buzzoven has undergone several disbandments and reunions, with Kirk Fisher remaining as the only original member throughout. In 2018, the band supported Eyehategod on a tour across the Southern United States.
Band members
Current
- Kirk Fisher, also known as Reverend Dirtkicker – lead vocals and guitar (1990–1999, 2010–present)
- Ramzi "Ramsey Simple" Ateyeh – drums (1996–1999; 2010–present)
- Dave Collins – bass guitar (1997–1999; 2010–present)
- Mike "Sleepy" Floyd – guitar (2010–present)
Former
- Fred "Fuzzy" Hutch – bass (1990–1991; deceased 2023)
- Scott Majors – drums (1990–1992)
- Brian Hill, aka Igor / LeDarrell – bass (1991–1995)
- Dennis Woolard – guitar (1992)
- Buddy Apostolis – guitar (1992–1994; deceased 2002)
- Ashley Williamson, also known as 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 and vocals (1996–1999)
- David "Mohawk" Miranda – guitar
- Mateo Pinkerton – drums
Discography
- Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| To a Frown |
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| Sore |
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| ...At a Loss |
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| Revelation: Sick Again |
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Recorded in 1998 |
- EPs
- Buttrash (Demo, 1991)
- Hate Box (1992)
- Wound (1992)
- Paintime Grit (Demo, 1994)
- Unwilling To Explain (1994)
- The Gospel According... II (1997)
- Violence From The Vault (2010)
- Prophetic Ramblings (2022)
- Compilations
- Welcome to Violence (2005)
- Violence from the Vault (2010)
- Splits
- Stereonucleosis Comes to Your House Split 7" (with Antischism, Tolerance, Unherd) (1991)
- Split 7" (with God and Texas) (1995)
- Another Day in the Lost Lives of... Split 7" (with Sourvein) (1996)
- Hot Rock Action Vol.3! Split 7" (with Haberdasher, The Spitters, Behind Closed Doors) (1997)
- Singles
- Wife Beater (from split with God and Texas) (1994)
- Nod (from split with Sourvein) (1996)
- Useless/Never Again (1997)