The Buzzhorn - 2002 - Disconnected

The band's lineup consisted of Bert Zweber (guitars), Ryan Mueller (vocals), Todd Joseph (bass), and Rob Bueno (drums). 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.

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 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 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. 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.

The Buzzhorn toured with Seether, Injected, Deftones, Default, Jerry Cantrell as well as many other groups in support of Disconnected.

Tracks

"To Live Again" - 4:08
"Ordinary" - 3:09
"Satisfied" - 3:20
"Pinned to the Ground" - 4:00
"Out of My Hands" - 3:35
"Isn't This Great" - 3:32
"Disconnected" - 2:49
"Come See Me" - 3:28
"Rhino" - 3:16
"Waste of a Man" - 4:02
"Carry Me Home" - 3:13
"Holy Man" - 5:45