American alternative country band
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]
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
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
Discography
Studio album
References
^ 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 .
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