Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters is an American

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band, formed by

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frontman Al Jourgensen, who uses the pseudonym Buck Satan. The initial lineup also featured

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and ex-Ministry members Tony Campos and

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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. Jourgensen also referred to band's musical style as " heavy western" and "

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- core". The band's only studio album, ''

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'', was released on January 17, 2012, via 13th Planet. It received mixed reviews from critics. The band's guitarist, Mike Scaccia, died on December 23, 2012, due to a heart attack while performing onstage with Rigor Mortis.

Members

;Current members * Tony Campos – bass (2006–present) *

– guitar (2006–present) * Buck Satan – vocals, banjo, guitar, pedal steel guitar, harmonica, keyboards, mandolin (2006–present) ;Past members *

– guitar, banjo, dobro (2006–2012)

Discography

;Studio album * ''

'' (2012, 13th Planet)

References

External links

* {{Ministry (band) Musical groups established in 2006 American alternative country groups Cowpunk musical groups Ministry (band)