The journey of BUZZED & LOADED began as a fun jam session/tequila tasting night between longtime Facebook friends Buzz Brown (drums) and Rob Trosino (guitar/vocals). This meeting in July 2020 at a haunted Seattle studio sparked an undeniable and immediate musical chemistry, leading to the quick creation of original songs and the birth of the band. Roger Capps of Pat Benatar fame was recruited soon after to contribute to their debut album, and fill out the bottom end. The band embarked on creating a distinct raw yet melodic hard rock sound that would please people who love the FM arena rock of their 70's and early 80's music heroes. 

The lineup was further solidified with bassist Andy Claus, whose arrival was marked by two wild encounters on the Broadway strip in Nashville before an Awards show. If the situation with the one legged hooker wasn't crazy enough, the guys jumped into action breaking up a drunken bachelorette party brawl where the ladies violently turned on themselves. This one crazy night solidified and deepened the band's rock and roll lore.

The current album, Medication Nation, continues the band's ascent, recently earning a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the prestigious Josie Music Awards, held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. This marks the third consecutive nomination for the band in this category, a testament to their growing reputation among rock fans and industry insiders alike. The single “Loaded I'm the Gun” was a finalist for Song of the Year at the World Song Writing Awards on October 1st.

With a legacy of captivating live performances and a unique brand of hard rock entertainment, BUZZED & LOADED are poised to take the music world by storm once again. Even with the release of Medication Nation, the band is already working on new music, ensuring their fans can expect even more electrifying sounds in the near future.

10/08/2026 - Medication Nation getting some love with an 8 out of 10 album review in Metalized the largest Scandanavian Metal Magazine. A great interview and their band name listed on the cover with the Iconic Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.

10/01/26 - Fall is actually heating up with the band's song Loaded I'm the Gun from their current album Medication Nation was finalist for the World Songwriting Awards. 

06/01/26 - Great News…Medication Nation has been selected from over 75k submissions at Finalist for Rock Album of the Year at the JMA's. This is the worlds largest Independent Music Awards and is picked by Industry Professionals across the USA. The boys will be doing shots with Kid Rock and 80's Pop Icon Debbie Gibson on the Red Carpet of the Grand Ole Opry!!

 08/12/2026 - BUY your physical copy of the band's 3rd Album Medication Nation by clicking HERE enjoy this International release with your favorite cold drink!!