The Buzzhorn

The Buzzhorn was an American post-grunge band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band began performing around Milwaukee around 1997[1][2] and consisted of Bert Zweber (guitars), Ryan Mueller (vocals), Todd Joseph (bass) and Rob Bueno (drums). The Buzzhorn have released 3 studio albums[3] "A Complete Package Of Action-Packed Tragedies" in 1999, a self-titled EP in 2000 and "Disconnected", their first and last major release in 2002. Their song "Ordinary" was notable for having been featured on the soundtrack to the video game Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2. The band split-up in 2003[1] after completing their contract with Atlantic Records and have since conducted one reunion show in 2014.

The Buzzhorn
OriginMilwaukee, Wisconsin
GenresPost-grunge
Years active1997–2003, 2014
LabelsAtlantic Records
MembersRyan Mueller – vocals
Todd Joseph – bass
Bert Zweber - guitar
Rob Bueno - drums

Formation and independent releases (1997-2001)

The band's lineup consisted of Bert Zweber (guitars), Ryan Mueller (vocals), Todd Joseph (bass), and Rob Bueno (drums)[1]. In 1997, the group began performing around the Milwaukee club circuit. In 1998, the group recorded its debut album, self-producing it on a tight budget. The end result was "A Complete Package Of Action-Packed Tragedies", which drew praise among local music critics. In 2000, Buzzhorn self-released an EP. A label representative from Atlantic Records heard the band and signed them to a contract in January 2001.

Release of Disconnected and breakup (2002-2003)

In 2002, Buzzhorn released its debut single Ordinary which was followed by the full-length album Disconnected in July 2002. It was produced by Howard Benson (Papa Roach, P.O.D., Cold, Hoobastank). The Buzzhorn's major label debut brought them praise for bringing a fresh approach to the hard rock world, with Hit Parader magazine labelling The Buzzhorn as "the new hard rock rookies of the year" as well as a 4-star review from metal edge magazine. The Buzzhorn toured with Seether, Injected, Deftones, Default, Jerry Cantrell as well as many other groups in support of Disconnected. The album is estimated to have sold at least 10,000 copies, almost directly due to music from the album being included in the video game Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.[4][2] The band cites poor promotion and support for the poor sales performance; specifically Atlantic's promotion of the hard rock act Taproot. Shortly after the release of the album, the band split in 2003 after completing their contract with Atlantic Records.

Post-breakup and one reunion show (2004-2014)

Following the completion of the band's contract, Joseph moved to California, where he worked on other projects as well as producing acts. Zweber joined a local Milwaukee band called King Gun made up of former members of the Milwaukee hard rock act Big Dumb Dick. King Gun released a three-song demo in 2004 before splitting. The lead singer of King Gun reformed Big Dumb Dick in early 2008 and has recruited Bert as their new guitarist replacing Paris Ortiz.

On 15 October 2011, it was rumoured on the bands unofficial Facebook page that the band will be reformed. The line up should consist of all original members, including Ryan Mueller (vocals), Todd Joseph (bass), Bert Zweber (guitar), Rob Bueno (drums). On December 9, 2012, it was confirmed by former bassist Todd Joseph that 6 new songs were written and that band is planning to record them in the studio in mid-January, 2013. Todd Joseph made a post on 5 August 2014 on bands Facebook page the band is officially reunited to perform a one-night reunion show. It took place on 13 September 2014 at a local Milwaukee club called The Bottle to celebrate its 10th anniversary[1]. Since then, no further information about current status of The Buzzhorn was given.

Other projects (2014-present)

Todd Joseph became a tour manager for bands Violent Femmes & Vintage Trouble in 2015. Bert Zweber joined a local Milwaukee band called Black Belt Theatre as their new guitarist in 2016. Rob Bueno and Ryan Mueller are not involved in any musical projects and both currently reside in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Discography

Albums
Date of Release Title Label
1999 A Complete Package of Action-Packed Tragedies Self-Released
2000 The Buzzhorn (EP) Self-Released
August 6, 2002 Disconnected Atlantic Records / WEA

References
  1. "The Buzzhorn". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  2. "The Buzzhorn reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  3. "The Buzzhorn". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  4. "The Buzzhorn". Genius. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
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