Buzzov-en has been cranking out drug-fueled, misanthropic sludge punk in various incarnations since their inception in 1990. Known almost as much for their out-of-control and sometimes violent live shows as they are for their music, the band carries on a tradition shared by such fellow Southern troublemakers as Eyehategod and Antiseen. They have endured several lineup changes and apparent breakups over the years, with the only permanent member being singer/guitarist Kirk Fisher (alternately credited on albums as "Reverend Dirtkicker" or simply "Kirk.") With drummer Ashley Williamson (aka Ash and Ash Lee) and bassist Brian Hill in tow, they recorded their first EP (Wound) and full-length (To a Frown) on the Allied label in the early to mid-'90s. Eventually signing with the more prominent Roadrunner Records, the band unleashed their second full-length, Sore, in 1994. (By this time, they had added a second guitarist in Buddy Apostolis, aka Buddy and Little Buddy.) Yet instead of garnering the type of recognition as some of their labelmates (see Sepultura or Fear Factory, for example), Buzzov-en remained very much a cult band, continuing to tour heavily (including a stint opening for GWAR) but ultimately disintegrating before they could issue a Roadrunner follow-up. By the time of their next full-length, 1998's At a Loss, Fisher was the only original member left, with bassist/vocalist Dave "Dixie" Collins (later of Weedeater) among the new recruits. Assumed to have broken up once more, Fisher and company nonetheless returned yet again in 2001 with the long-delayed Revelation: Sick Again, this time on the Hydrahead label.
Despite (or as a direct result of) how much of a complete madhouse this place can be, we somehow managed to master the art of time travel and brought back this much sought-after classic from the mid-nineties. Whether you were there and remember or those days are just too damn foggy, throw one of these on your back and make Mama proud. Original art: Craig Lima reassembled by Dave Scrod
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"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to violence". LETTERING: Arik Roper DESIGN: Dave Scrod
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Remember that well-mannered Astronaut that hung out on SLEEP t-shirts during the better part of the 90s...minding his own damn business, ripping bong-hits and leisurely sauntering around on the moon? Well, this is what became of the little dude after he started hanging around the guys in Buzzov-en, got fully loaded and went off the deep end. Poor son-of-a-bitch. DESIGNER: Arik Roper
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All new, 3-color version of the classic rebel skull design made familiar on the band's final tour. Don't be fooled by pesky bootleggers...this is official, 100% authorized merch. Wear it with pride, son! DESIGNER: No one seems to know... Buzzov-en.
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Rekindle the inferno once set by the always unapologetic, drug and hate-fueled fiasco of almighty southern sludge lords Buzzov-en with this never before seen shirt. Designed by Dave Scrod and authorized by Reverend Dirtkicker himself, Kirk Fisher. "It's all uneasy". DESIGNER: Dave Scrod
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