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Ben Kuzay
Classical / Metal / Ambient

NEW ALBUM Perpetual Reign OUT NOW!



Madison, Wisconsin
United States

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Member Since10/26/2006
Band Websitebenkuzay.com
Band MembersSTUDIO:

Ben Kuzay- bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, drum programming



LIVE BAND:

Allen Sklar- drums

Daniel Kuzay- keyboard and guitar

Barry Kuzay- guitar and keyboard

Ben Kuzay- bass guitar
InfluencesBen's bass playing is influenced by Geezer Butler, Steve Digiorgio, David Harbour, and Stuart Hamm; in his initiatory period he was also influenced, to a limited extent, by Cliff Burton and David Ellefson.

Ben cites King Diamond, Michael Harris, Glenn Danzig, and Black Sabbath as his main over-all musical influences.







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Ben Kuzay "In The Halls Of The Punisher" (2007)

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   About Ben Kuzay
Ben Kuzay's brand new album Perpetual Reign, released June 21st, 2009, is available at Guitar 9 Records. This is the first album ever, by ANYONE, to feature as its format lead bass with metal accompaniment. Click on the icon below to purchase the cd.

Ben Kuzay ..Perpetual Reign.. CD




Ben Kuzay's debut album "IN THE HALLS OF THE PUNISHER" is available at Cd Baby. Click on the icon below to purchase the cd.

BEN KUZAY: In the Halls of the Punisher


Ben Kuzay is a solo artist and freelance bassist. He also gives private and group bass guitar lessons. Kuzay released his debut album "In The Halls Of The Punisher" in 2007, and played bass for Monstrosity on their "Icons Of The Apocalypse" U.S. tour in 2008. He is the bassist of Joel Wanasek (since 2001), and is a former member of Wykked Wytch (August 2002-December 2002). Ben has also played with Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth, Howard Stern Show), Duane Timlin (Divine Empire, Forest Of Impaled, Judas Iscariot), and many others.

Ben reads music fluently, and travels around the world, playing with many different and diverse musical acts. He also has recorded original music with producers such as Jason Suecof (Audiohammer{Orlando, Florida}), James Creer (Sonic Cauldron{Orlando, Florida}), and many others.

Here is a live video of Ben Kuzay performing a bass guitar solo at The Reptile Palace in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on December 22, 2007:



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The following is Ben Kuzay performing live with Monstrosity at the Maryland Death Fest at the Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland on May 24th, 2008. The song is "Final Cremation":



Here is another Monstrosity live performance, featuring Kuzay on bass. The song is "Firestorm". The location is Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 9th, 2008:





SOME BANDS AND MUSICIANS BEN HAS PLAYED WITH:

MONSTROSITY

RICHARD CHRISTY

DAVID HARBOUR

WYKKED WYTCH

JOEL WANASEK

MIKE PHILIPPOV

DUANE TIMLIN







A FEW OF BEN KUZAY'S CURRENT AND FORMER BASS GUITAR STUDENTS:

Charlie Wepfer (Silvergun)

Brett Dumpstrey (Darkshift)

Mike Stoffers (Today We Fly)



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Ben Kuzay and Richard Christy, at their recording session at Audiohammer Studio December, 2002
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Jul 11 2009 5:02 AM

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Jul 10 2009 8:42 PM

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Jul 10 2009 8:28 PM

Thank you for your support!
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Jul 10 2009 7:18 PM

Hi Ben! Thanks for the add! Great techniques & very good songs! All the best!
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Jul 10 2009 3:19 PM

Hello, friend!

We want to present to you our last EP.






01. Mostklik & Vadim Lankov - Authentic Thriller
Original version. Try it on hot dancefloor and see how it works!


02. Mostklik & Vadim Lankov - Authentic Thriller (Oleg Di Vice Remix)
Oleg Di-Vice remix. Try it on your car, and enjoy to progressive grooves.


03. Mostklik & Vadim Lankov - Authentic Thriller (Vadim Lankov Hypnotic Mix)
Special tech-house bodyshaker.


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Jul 10 2009 12:53 PM

Hello Ben! Thanks a lot for the friendship! Great music! Have a nice day! / Johan
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Jul 10 2009 11:35 AM

HEY BEN!....HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK-END!!
LOVE~MICH:)
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Jul 10 2009 10:26 AM

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Jul 10 2009 10:00 AM

Please visit:

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May Issue - Interviews with Agathodaimon, Saga, and several others, also plenty of reviews

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Jul 10 2009 8:05 AM

The one I have is In the Halls of the Punisher.

Looks as though I have another I need to pick up . . .
SELS





Jul 10 2009 6:56 AM

Hi Ben,
only 10 days and we will meet us. I..m very happy and I looking forwart to you and your bass...

Have a good time my King,

Kisses

Sels

The Master Bass Player Pictures, Images and Photos
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Jul 9 2009 11:11 PM

THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND!!

HOPE YOU ENJOY THE TUNES!!

CHEERS,

BTFN
Don Gato





Jul 9 2009 10:55 PM

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Jul 9 2009 10:53 PM

BRUTAL HAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUPPORT THE SCENE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Jul 9 2009 10:19 PM

I finally got around to it, and bought your CD.

Definitely impressive.

Some of these guys who think they need five or six strings to play bass should hear that . . .
Carnal Befoulment





Jul 9 2009 7:18 PM

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Jul 9 2009 2:45 PM

Hope you are having and AWESOME summer!    
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Jul 9 2009 1:23 PM

Have a great upcoming weekend & thanx for supporting Gallows End street team Sweden!
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Jul 9 2009 9:31 AM

Thanks for request!
Be speed & cool! :)
Greetings From Lviv, Ukraine!
Jonas





Jul 9 2009 9:25 AM

Hi Ben:)
Wow, amazing bass-playing man!!
Love it:D

Cheers/Jonas
EarthboundAngel


Online Now!


Jul 9 2009 5:13 AM

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Jul 9 2009 2:34 AM

Thanks for the add!
Mi





Jul 8 2009 9:49 PM

thanks for invitation:)
nice sounds and gallery..:)
greetings from Poland,Ben!
CONFINEMENT [NEW VERSION of our video is ready!!!]





Jul 8 2009 7:00 PM


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