Buzzoven (typeset Buzzov•en) is an American

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band from

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, formed in 1990. The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre along with

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Eyehategod Eyehategod (also abbreviated and referred to as EHG) is an American sludge metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana, who formed in 1988. They have become one of the better known bands to emerge from the NOLA metal scene. Their core lineup has r ...

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

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, 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.

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 ;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, and 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, and Behind Closed Doors) (1997) ;Singles *''Wife Beater'' (from split with God and Texas) (1994) *''Nod'' (from split with Sourvein) (1996) *''Useless/Never Again'' (1997)

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