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Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters

Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters

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]

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Jeffries, David. "Bikers Welcome Ladies Drink Free". Allmusic. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  3. Gross, Joe (January 17, 2012). "REVIEWSBuck Satan and the 666 Shooters, 'Bikers Welcome! Ladies Drink Free'". Spin. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
  4. Prato, Greg (December 23, 2012). "Ministry Guitarist Mike Scaccia Dies After Onstage Collapse". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 10, 2013.

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