Skitzo is a

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band from Santa Rosa,

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. The band was formed in 1981 in

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, when Lance Ozanix and several other people joined together and called their band Venom. The name was later changed to Skitzo, after discovering that there is already a band with the same name. The band's lead singer and songwriter, Lance Ozanix, vomits at the end of the band's performances so that the band can remain "recognizable". Ozanix can regurgitate his food and propel it 19 feet. Ozanix appeared in an episode of

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when a woman, Sadie Luke, sued him for vomiting on her dress while Skitzo was performing at a club. Judge Judy believed that the vomiting was assault, because she was unaware that it was part of the act. Ozanix lost the case and had to pay $500 for damages as ruled by Judy. Skitzo had performed at the

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, for their 30th anniversary on October 8, 2011. In 2016 they celebrated their 35th anniversary.

Studio albums

*''Skitzo Demo'', 1985 *''Wrathrage Demo'', 1986 *''Mosh Till Mush Demo'', 1987 *''Derageous'' EP, 1989 *''Haunting Ballads'' Single, 1990 *''The Skulling'' EP, 1991 *''Evilution'' Full-length, 1992 *''Synusar'sukus'' Full-length, 1994 *''Psychobabble'' Full-length, 1996 *''Got Sick!'' Full-length, 2000 *''M-80's Best of/Compilation'', 2001 *''Hellavator Musick'' Full-length, 2002 *''Heavy Shit'' Full-length, 2005 *''Radio'' Promo Demo, 2007 *''Five Point Containment'' Full-length, 2007 *''Mosh till Vomit Best of/Compilation'', 2008 *''Skitzo / Foul Stench Split'', 2009 *''Put Your Face in Jesus'' EP *''Spit Pea Soup'' EP *''Dementia Praecox - 2015

References

External links

* {{Authority control Thrash metal musical groups from California Musical groups established in 1981 Culture of Santa Rosa, California Death metal musical groups from California