- The Buzzhorn
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Name = The Buzzhorn
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Origin =Wisconsin
Genre =Hard rock Post-grunge Alternative rock
Years_active =1997 –2003
Label = WasAtlantic Records
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URL = [http://www.thebuzzhorn.com Official site]
Current_members = Bert Zweber – guitars Ryan Mueller – vocals Todd Joseph – bass Rob Bueno – drums
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Notable_instruments =The Buzzhorn formed in late 1997 out of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and almost immediately took center stage in Milwaukee's hard rock scene. They released 2 independent CDs (Self Titled and...A Complete Package of Action Packed Tragedies ) before signing to Atlantic records in 2001.The Buzzhorn worked with producer
Howard Benson (Papa Roach ,P.O.D. , Cold,Hoobastank ) on their major label debut "Disconnected"The Buzzhorn's major label debut brought them great praise for bringing a fresh approach to the hard rock world, with quotes from
Hit Parader magazine labeling The Buzzhorn as "the new hard rock rookies of the year" as well as a 4 star review from metal edge magazine.The album never really kicked off because Atlantic chose to promote hard rock act
Taproot much harder. Though very poorly promoted and supported, the album has been estimated to have sold at least 10,000 copies. This is due almost directly to the popular video gameNeed for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 .The Buzzhorn has toured with
Seether , Injected,Deftones , Default,Jerry Cantrell as well as many other groups in support of "Disconnected".The Buzzhorn has currently fulfilled their obligation with
Atlantic Records . The band is known to be over even though their official website still exists. Todd now lives in California working on projects and producing acts.Bert joined a local Milwaukee band called
King Gun made up of former members of the Milwaukee hard rock actBig Dumb Dick . King Gun only released a three song demo in 2004. The lead singer of King Gun reformed Big Dumb Dick in early 2008 and has recruited Bert as their new guitarist replacingParis Ortiz .They appeared in the 2002 video game,
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 with their song "Ordinary"Discography
Albums
External links
* [http://www.thebuzzhorn.com/ Official site]
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