The Buzzhorn
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The Buzzhorn formed in late 1996 originally as "The Buzz" out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and almost immediately took center stage in Milwaukee's hard rock scene. This quartet began rehearsing and writing material for an extended period of time. Lead singer Ryan Mueller, who held down a job as a construction worker, continued to amass songs to build up a live set. In 1997, after changing its name to "The Buzzhorn", the group began performing around the Milwaukee club circuit.
In 1998, the group recorded its debut album, self-producing it on a very tight budget. The end result was ...A Complete Package of Action Packed Tragedies. The record drew instant praise among local music critics and the band's live show was excellent. In 2000, Buzzhorn self-released an EP and expanded its touring horizons to include Chicago and Kansas City. A label representative from Atlantic Records heard the band and signed them to a contract in January, 2001. Mueller quit his job as a construction worker and the band headed to Los Angeles to record.
In 2002, Buzzhorn released its debut single "Ordinary" which was followed by Disconnected in July, 2002. The group has been praised for striking a balance between "melodic moodiness and stadium-sized power"
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 game Need 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. 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 act Big 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 replacing Paris Ortiz.
Discography
Albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
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| 1999 | ...A Complete Package of Action-Packed Tragedies | Self-Released |
| 2000 | The Buzzhorn (EP) | Self-Released |
| August 6, 2002 | Disconnected | Atlantic Records / WEA |