John Moyer
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John Moyer is the bassist
and back up vocalist for the heavy metal
band Disturbed, replacing their former bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak
. Moyer also published Disturbed's third studio album Ten Thousand Fists
, their fourth album Indestructible
and Disturbed's fifth album Asylum
.
In addition to this, Moyer also works in partnership with Silver Tongue Management.
John prefers picking over finger-style (he is still capable of playing finger-style) because it has a more aggressive feeling.
featuring his own design printed on the front resembling a skull engulfed in flames.
Recently, Moyer has signed an endorsement deal with BC Rich Guitars, who now manufacture Moyer's signature Havoc bass. They can do this because they are owned by the same holding company as Traben.
Basses
Amplifiers
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
and back up vocalist for the heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Disturbed, replacing their former bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak
Steve Kmak
Steve "Fuzz" Kmak is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Disturbed. Kmak founded the band Brawl in 1994 with guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren. They played small clubs in Chicago before singer David Draiman answered their ad, after which...
. Moyer also published Disturbed's third studio album Ten Thousand Fists
Ten Thousand Fists
Ten Thousand Fists is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. It was released on September 20, 2005 and became Disturbed's second consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 in the United States, shipping around 239,000 copies in its opening week. It has been certified Platinum...
, their fourth album Indestructible
Indestructible (Disturbed album)
Indestructible is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. A self-produced effort, Indestructible is the first Disturbed album that did not feature Johnny K, the producer of Disturbed's previous three albums, The Sickness, Believe, and Ten Thousand Fists. Indestructible was...
and Disturbed's fifth album Asylum
Asylum (Disturbed album)
Asylum is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. Taking inspiration from aspects of lead singer David Draiman's life, Asylum is meant to take a fresh direction in the band's music career, while remaining consistent with the band's previous albums. The album was released on...
.
In addition to this, Moyer also works in partnership with Silver Tongue Management.
History
Moyer was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Moyer was formerly part of the Texas hard rock act The Union Underground. Prior to his stint in The Union Underground, he was the bassist of the popular band Soak, also hailing from Texas. He teaches at Natural Ear Music in Austin, Texas, where he works with a lot of young bands, which inspires him.John prefers picking over finger-style (he is still capable of playing finger-style) because it has a more aggressive feeling.
Equipment
Moyer has a custom line with Traben bass company. He and the company produced his signature Traben Havoc. He also has custom amps with KustomKustom
Kustom Amplification or Kustom Electronics is a manufacturer of guitar and bass amplifiers and PA equipment and accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. It is part of the Hanser Music Group as of 1999, which also includes B.C. Rich Guitars, and Traben Bass.- History :"Kustom" was a brand and...
featuring his own design printed on the front resembling a skull engulfed in flames.
Recently, Moyer has signed an endorsement deal with BC Rich Guitars, who now manufacture Moyer's signature Havoc bass. They can do this because they are owned by the same holding company as Traben.
Basses
- B.C. RichB.C. RichB.C. Rich is a manufacturer of guitars and bass guitars founded by the late Bernardo Chavez Rico in 1969. Currently, most B.C. Rich guitars are manufactured in Asia, but luthiers of the company's custom shop continue to hand-make instruments. The Hanser Music Group, based in Kentucky, operates B.C....
Havoc 5-String signature bass (Formerly made by Traben) - Music ManMusic ManMusic Man can refer to:* The Music Man, a Broadway musical play by Meredith Willson** The Music Man , a feature film adaptation** The Music Man , a television film remake...
Stingray 5-String bass
Amplifiers
- KustomKustomKustom Amplification or Kustom Electronics is a manufacturer of guitar and bass amplifiers and PA equipment and accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. It is part of the Hanser Music Group as of 1999, which also includes B.C. Rich Guitars, and Traben Bass.- History :"Kustom" was a brand and...
Groove 1300 HD bass amplifier head - KustomKustomKustom Amplification or Kustom Electronics is a manufacturer of guitar and bass amplifiers and PA equipment and accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. It is part of the Hanser Music Group as of 1999, which also includes B.C. Rich Guitars, and Traben Bass.- History :"Kustom" was a brand and...
John Moyer G-810H JM 8x10 bass cabinets
Soak
- Omniphonic Globalnova (1995)
- Self-Titled (1997)
- Flywatt (1998)
- 2179 (1999)
Disturbed
- Ten Thousand FistsTen Thousand FistsTen Thousand Fists is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. It was released on September 20, 2005 and became Disturbed's second consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 in the United States, shipping around 239,000 copies in its opening week. It has been certified Platinum...
(2005) - IndestructibleIndestructible (Disturbed album)Indestructible is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. A self-produced effort, Indestructible is the first Disturbed album that did not feature Johnny K, the producer of Disturbed's previous three albums, The Sickness, Believe, and Ten Thousand Fists. Indestructible was...
(2008) - AsylumAsylum (Disturbed album)Asylum is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. Taking inspiration from aspects of lead singer David Draiman's life, Asylum is meant to take a fresh direction in the band's music career, while remaining consistent with the band's previous albums. The album was released on...
(2010) - The Lost ChildrenThe Lost Children (album)-Personnel:Disturbed*David Draiman – lead vocals*Dan Donegan – guitar, electronics*John Moyer – bass guitar, backing vocals*Mike Wengren – drums, percussions*Steve Kmak – bass guitar Production...
(2011)