Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters is an American alternative country band, formed by Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen, who uses the pseudonym Buck Satan. The initial lineup also featured Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and ex-Ministry members Tony Campos and Mike Scaccia.[1]
Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters | |
|---|---|
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
| Members | Buck Satan Rick Nielsen Tony Campos |
| Past members | Mike Scaccia |
The band was formed in 2006 after the death of the country singer Buck Owens, who inspired Jourgensen to start the project.[1][2] Jourgensen also referred to band's musical style as "heavy western" and "country-core".[1]
The band's only studio album, Bikers Welcome Ladies Drink Free, was released on January 17, 2012, via 13th Planet.[1] It received mixed reviews from critics.[3][4]
The band's guitarist, Mike Scaccia, died on December 23, 2012, due to a heart attack while performing onstage with Rigor Mortis.[5]
Members edit
- Current members
- Tony Campos – bass (2006–present)
- Rick Nielsen – guitar (2006–present)
- Buck Satan – vocals, banjo, guitar, pedal steel guitar, harmonica, keyboards, mandolin (2006–present)
- Past members
- Mike Scaccia – guitar, banjo, dobro (2006–2012)
Discography edit
- Studio album
References edit
- ^ a b c d Hartmann, Graham (December 16, 2011). "Ministry's Al Jourgensen to release Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters album in 2012". Loudwire. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Al Jourgensen discusses Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters project, recent health scare". Blabbermouth.net. April 12, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "Bikers Welcome Ladies Drink Free". Allmusic. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Gross, Joe (January 17, 2012). "REVIEWSBuck Satan and the 666 Shooters, 'Bikers Welcome! Ladies Drink Free'". Spin. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Prato, Greg (December 23, 2012). "Ministry Guitarist Mike Scaccia Dies After Onstage Collapse". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Buck Satan And The 666 Shooters on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
