Fozzy  

The real story behind Fozzy is that professional wrestler Chris Jericho met up with Stuck Mojo guitarist Rich Ward, the pair striking up a friendship and realizing they had musical interests in common, and proceeded to form a covers band (initially called Fozzy Osbourne, later shortened to Fozzy). That in itself is interesting enough, but Jericho and friends decided to go one step further and invent a story about how the band came to be. And so the "official" story was released, stating that Fozzy was a legendary band who had been stuck in Japan for years due to a terrible record contract, and that bands that toured there actually stole Fozzy songs and recorded them as their own, which explains why Fozzy (the debut album) features "originals" such as "Over The Mountain" (Ozzy Osbourne), "The Prisoner" (Iron Maiden), "Blackout" (Scorpions), and others. No one believed this, of course, but it still made an amusing tale and helped get the Fozzy name out there. Before long the band dropped the story and gradually shifted from a cover band to a true originals act (Happenstance features about half covers, while All That Remains is all original material). With all that said, a cynic may wonder if this band is really to be taken seriously, what with a bizarre cover story and a wrestler as lead singer. But serious they are -- Jericho is a capable singer (no doubt his other profession gives him instant stage presence), and the band rocks (to these ears, the original material is far better than the covers).

Current Members Chris Jericho vocals Rich Ward guitars (Adrenaline Mob, Sick Speed, Stuck Mojo) Paul DiLeo bass (Adrenaline Mob) Bud Fontsere drums (Sick Speed, Stuck Mojo)

Former Members/Guests Ryan Mallam guitars Mike Martin guitars (All That Remains) Dan Dryden bass (Sick Speed, Stuck Mojo) Keith Watson bass Sean Delson bass (Stuck Mojo)

Discography

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Fozzy 
2000 Megaforce

Stand Up and Shout Eat the Rich Stay Hungry Prisoner Live Wire End of Days Over the Mountain Feel the Burn Riding on the Wind

Chris Jericho Rich Ward Ryan Mallam Dan Dryden Bud Fontsere

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Happenstance 
2002 Megaforce

Whitechapel 1888 To Kill a Stranger Happenstance Freewheel Burning Mob Rules Big City Nights Crucify Yourself L.O.V.E. Machine Balls to the Wall With the Fire Where Eagles Dare

Chris Jericho Rich Ward Ryan Mallam Keith Watson Bud Fontsere

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal 

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All That Remains 
2005 Megaforce

Nameless Faceless Enemy Wanderlust All that Remains The Test It's a Lie Daze of the Weak The Way I Am Lazarus Born of Anger

Chris Jericho Rich Ward Ryan Mallam Sean Delson Bud Fontsere

Reviews:   Blabbermouth  Chronicles Of Chaos  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Remains Alive 
2009 Riot

Nameless Faceless Don't You Wish You Were Me Daze Of The Weak Wanderlust Crucify Yourself End Of Days Freewheel Burning Eat The Rich Feel The Burn With The Fire To Kill A Stranger Enemy

Chris Jericho Rich Ward Mike Martin Sean Delson Bud Fontsere

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Chasing The Grail 
2010 Riot

Under Blackened Skies Martyr No More Watch Me Shine Broken Soul Let The Madness Begin Paraskavedekatriaphobia (Friday The 13th) God Pounds His Nails Pray For Blood Grail Revival New Day's Dawn Wormwood

Chris Jericho Rich Ward Sean Delson Bud Fontsere

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Metal Observer 

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Sin And Bones 
2012 Century Media

Spider In My Mouth Sandpaper Blood Happens Inside My Head Sin And Bones A Passed Life She's My Addiction Shine Forever Dark Passenger Storm The Beaches