Skitzo is a thrash metal band from Santa Rosa, California, United States. The band was formed in 1981 in Healdsburg, California, when Lance Ozanix and several other people joined and called their band Venom. The name was later changed to Skitzo, after discovering that there is already a band with the same name.[1]
Skitzo | |
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| Origin | Santa Rosa, California, United States |
| Genres | Thrash metal,[1] death metal[2] |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Open Grave Records, Mourning Star Records, Wolf House Media, Boneless Records, Areadeath Productions |
| Members | Lance Ozanix Nate Clark Liz Daniels Sherri Stewart |
| Past members | Scott Fuller, Noah Smith Drummin Dave (David Ostwald) Beaver Hensley Greg Stiff Kelly Gillis John Crowhurst Ron Klinger Sunni Leigh Jason Sullivan Stacy Maisenbach (1992–1994) Mike Carli |
| Website | www.Skitzo.biz |
The band's lead singer and songwriter, Lance Ozanix, vomits at the end of the band's performances so that the band can remain "recognizable".[1][3] Ozanix can regurgitate his food and propel it 19 feet.[2]
Ozanix appeared in an episode of Judge Judy when a woman, Sadie Luke, sued him for vomiting on her dress while Skitzo was performing at a club. Judge Judy believed that the vomiting was assault, because she was unaware that it was part of the act. Ozanix lost the case and had to pay $500 for damages as ruled by Judy.[4]
Skitzo had performed at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California, for their 30th anniversary on October 8, 2011.
In 2016 they celebrated their 35th anniversary.[5]
Studio albums
edit- Skitzo Demo, 1985
- Wrathrage Demo, 1986
- Mosh Till Mush Demo, 1987
- Derageous EP, 1989
- Haunting Ballads Single, 1990
- The Skulling EP, 1991
- Evilution Full-length, 1992
- Synusar'sukus Full-length, 1994
- Psychobabble Full-length, 1996
- Got Sick! Full-length, 2000
- M-80's Best of/Compilation, 2001
- Hellavator Musick Full-length, 2002
- Heavy Shit Full-length, 2005
- Radio Promo Demo, 2007
- Five Point Containment Full-length, 2007
- Mosh till Vomit Best of/Compilation, 2008
- Skitzo / Foul Stench Split, 2009
- Put Your Face in Jesus EP
- Spit Pea Soup EP
- Dementia Praecox - 2015
References
edit- ^ a b c "Skitzo on the Attack". Raginpit Magazine. 2006-03-12. Archived from the original on 2011-01-02. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ a b Garcia, Chris (1995-01-01). "His Success Makes You Want To, Er, Well..." The Press Democrat. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ Doran, Bob (2006-03-02). "What's happening in the world?". North Coast Journal. Archived from the original on 2011-09-11. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ "Skitzo To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Special One Off Reunion Show - Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. 2011-02-06. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ "'Skitzo' founder still thrashing after 35 years". The Healdsburg Tribune. 2016-11-12.