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{{short description|American bassist (born 1973)}}
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| name = John Moyer
| name = John Moyer
| image = 2016 RiP Disturbed - John Moyer - by 2eight - 8SC8706.jpg
| image = 2016 RiP Disturbed - John Moyer - by 2eight - 8SC8799.jpg
| caption = Moyer performing with Disturbed at [[Rock im Park]] 2016
| caption = Moyer performing with Disturbed at [[Rock im Park]] 2016
| birth_name = John Robert Moyer
| birth_name = John Robert Moyer
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* [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]]
* [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]]
* [[Art of Anarchy]]
* The Foundry
* The Foundry
* [[Stereo Satellite]]
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* [[Operation: Mindcrime (band)|Operation: Mindcrime]]
* [[Operation: Mindcrime (band)|Operation: Mindcrime]]
* Dark Sky Choir
* Dark Sky Choir
* [[Stereo Satellite]]
* [[Art of Anarchy]]
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|https://johnmoyermusic.com/}}
| website = {{URL|https://johnmoyermusic.com/}}
}}
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'''John Moyer''' (born November 30, 1973) is an American musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist for the [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]]. After the demise of his previous band, [[the Union Underground]], Moyer took over for previous Disturbed bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak in 2004. Moyer has played with the group since their third studio album, ''[[Ten Thousand Fists]]'', which he played on as a session member, becoming a full-time member around 2005 during the supporting tour for the album. Moyer was also the bassist for the American [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Adrenaline Mob]], joining in February 2012, and remained with the band until August 2014. He currently plays in [[Stereo Satellite]], [[Art of Anarchy]], and in 2015 he became a full-time member of the band [[Operation: Mindcrime (band)|Operation: Mindcrime]].
'''John Robert Moyer''' (born November 30, 1973) is an American musician, best known as the bassist for the [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]]. After the demise of his previous band, [[The Union Underground]], Moyer took over for previous Disturbed bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak in 2004. Moyer has played with the group since their third studio album, ''[[Ten Thousand Fists]]'', which he played on as a session member, becoming a full-time member around 2005 during the supporting tour for the album. Moyer has also played bass for the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Adrenaline Mob]], [[Art of Anarchy]] and [[Operation: Mindcrime (band)|Operation: Mindcrime]]. He currently also plays in [[Stereo Satellite]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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In April 2013, Moyer was announced to be filling in for [[Rudy Sarzo]] on bass for five tour dates in [[Geoff Tate]]'s lineup formed after his dismissal from [[Queensrÿche]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/ |title=John Moyer of Disturbed Standing in for Rudy Sarzo for 5 Dates &#124; Queensryche |access-date=December 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501185303/http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/ |archive-date=May 1, 2013 }}</ref>
In April 2013, Moyer was announced to be filling in for [[Rudy Sarzo]] on bass for five tour dates in [[Geoff Tate]]'s lineup formed after his dismissal from [[Queensrÿche]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/ |title=John Moyer of Disturbed Standing in for Rudy Sarzo for 5 Dates &#124; Queensryche |access-date=December 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501185303/http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/ |archive-date=May 1, 2013 }}</ref>

On May 14, 2014, Moyer was involved in a tour bus accident while on tour with Adrenaline Mob supporting [[Avenged Sevenfold]]. No serious injuries were sustained by any of the band-members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/2014-05-14/adrenaline-mob-in-tour-crash|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140515234338/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/2014-05-14/adrenaline-mob-in-tour-crash|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 15, 2014|title=Adrenaline Mob in tour crash|publisher=Metal Hammer|access-date=November 30, 2015}}</ref>


In August 2014, Moyer announced that he would not be joining Adrenaline Mob for their upcoming fall tours. As a result, the band began looking for a new bassist, thus ending Moyer's tenure with the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/08/04/adrenaline-mob-learned-bassist-john-moyer-sitting-tour-via-facebook/ |title=Adrenaline Mob Learned That Bassist John Moyer Was Sitting Out Their Tour Via Facebook |date=August 4, 2014 |publisher=MetalSucks |access-date=November 30, 2015}}</ref>
In August 2014, Moyer announced that he would not be joining Adrenaline Mob for their upcoming fall tours. As a result, the band began looking for a new bassist, thus ending Moyer's tenure with the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/08/04/adrenaline-mob-learned-bassist-john-moyer-sitting-tour-via-facebook/ |title=Adrenaline Mob Learned That Bassist John Moyer Was Sitting Out Their Tour Via Facebook |date=August 4, 2014 |publisher=MetalSucks |access-date=November 30, 2015}}</ref>
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== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=September 2020}}
{{BLP sources|section|date=February 2024}}
[[File:Heaven Below with John Moyer.jpg|thumb|Moyer (right) performing with American rock band [[Heaven Below]]]]
[[File:John Moyer 2005-12-08.jpg|thumb|right|Moyer performing with Disturbed at the [[Starland Ballroom]] in late 2005]]
Moyer had a custom line with Traben bass company. He and the company produced his signature Traben Havoc. He also has custom amps with [[Kustom Amplification|Kustom]] featuring his own design printed on the front resembling a skull engulfed in flames.<ref>[http://www.bassplayer.com/article/disturbeds-john-moyer/may-08/35689] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004144606/http://www.bassplayer.com/article/disturbeds-john-moyer/may-08/35689 |date=October 4, 2008 }}</ref> More recently he signed a new deal with Hartke amps that he uses currently.
Moyer had a custom line with Traben bass company. He and the company produced his signature Traben Havoc. He also has custom amps with [[Kustom Amplification|Kustom]] featuring his own design printed on the front resembling a skull engulfed in flames.<ref>[http://www.bassplayer.com/article/disturbeds-john-moyer/may-08/35689] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004144606/http://www.bassplayer.com/article/disturbeds-john-moyer/may-08/35689|date=October 4, 2008}}</ref> More recently he signed a new deal with Hartke amps that he uses currently.


Moyer also at one point signed an endorsement deal with BC Rich Guitars, who for a while manufactured Moyer's signature Havoc bass guitar. They can do this because they are owned by the same holding company as Traben. However in 2014, he has been seen with some [[Spector (company)|Spector]] bass models like Euro LX5 and signed on as an endorser soon after. Additionally, he has been seen with a few other bass guitars over the years, most notably [[Music Man (company)|Music Man]] Stingrays.
At one point, Moyer also signed an endorsement deal with BC Rich Guitars; for a while, the company manufactured Moyer's signature Havoc bass guitar. They can do this because they are owned by the same holding company as Traben. However in 2014, he has been seen with some [[Spector (company)|Spector]] bass models like Euro LX5 and signed on as an endorser soon after. Additionally, he has been seen with a few other bass guitars over the years, most notably [[Music Man (company)|Music Man]] Stingrays.


'''Bass guitars'''
'''Bass guitars'''
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
[[File:John Moyer 2005-12-08.jpg|thumb|right|Moyer performing with Disturbed at the [[Starland Ballroom]] in late 2005]]
[[File:Heaven Below with John Moyer.jpg|thumb|Moyer (right) performing with rock band [[Heaven Below]]]]


=== Soak ===
=== Soak ===
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=== Dark Sky Choir ===
=== Dark Sky Choir ===
*''Reboot'' (2018)
*''Reboot'' (2018)

=== As Producer ===
Source:<ref>{{cite web |title=Produced by John Moyer |url=https://johnmoyermusic.com/music-production |website=John Moyer Music |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref>
* Snake Skin Prison - ''Come and Take It'' - Single (2012)
* Dharma Kings - ''T-Minus Zero'' - Album (2018)
* Mick Blankenship - ''Crown of Apathy'' - Album (2018)
* Kamisado - ''Choices'' - single (2018)
* Through the Flames - ''Hate Breeds Hate'' - Album (2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=About Through The Flames |url=https://throughtheflames.com/home#about-through-the-flames |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref>
* Hanna Barakat - ''Siren'' - Album (2019)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hannabarakat.com/home |website=Hanna Barakat |access-date=2 September 2024 |title=Hanna Barakat }}</ref>
* Dark Sky Choir - ''End Of Days'' - Album (2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=Dark Sky Choir |url=https://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/dark-sky-choir/ |website=The Masquerade |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

Latest revision as of 20:37, 17 November 2024

For other people named John Moyer, see John Moyer (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with John Mayer or John Mayall.

John Moyer
Moyer performing with Disturbed at Rock im Park 2016
Moyer performing with Disturbed at Rock im Park 2016
Background information
Birth nameJohn Robert Moyer
Born (1973-11-30) November 30, 1973 (age 51)
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active1990–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitejohnmoyermusic.com

John Robert Moyer (born November 30, 1973) is an American musician, best known as the bassist for the heavy metal band Disturbed. After the demise of his previous band, The Union Underground, Moyer took over for previous Disturbed bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak in 2004. Moyer has played with the group since their third studio album, Ten Thousand Fists, which he played on as a session member, becoming a full-time member around 2005 during the supporting tour for the album. Moyer has also played bass for the supergroup Adrenaline Mob, Art of Anarchy and Operation: Mindcrime. He currently also plays in Stereo Satellite.

Biography

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Moyer was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School. 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 is the owner and teaches at Natural Ear Music in Austin, Texas, where he works with a lot of young bands. Moyer works in partnership with Silver Tongue Management.

While he is still capable of playing finger-style, Moyer prefers picking because it has a more aggressive feeling.

In February 2012, it was announced that Moyer had joined the supergroup Adrenaline Mob while Disturbed was on hiatus.

In April 2013, Moyer was announced to be filling in for Rudy Sarzo on bass for five tour dates in Geoff Tate's lineup formed after his dismissal from Queensrÿche.[1]

In August 2014, Moyer announced that he would not be joining Adrenaline Mob for their upcoming fall tours. As a result, the band began looking for a new bassist, thus ending Moyer's tenure with the band.[2]

In January 2015, Moyer originally formed the band with Scott Weiland, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, twins Jon and Vince Votta entitled Art of Anarchy, and released their debut self-titled album in 2015 shortly before Scott Weiland's death in December 2015.

Equipment

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Moyer performing with Disturbed at the Starland Ballroom in late 2005

Moyer had a custom line with Traben bass company. He and the company produced his signature Traben Havoc. He also has custom amps with Kustom featuring his own design printed on the front resembling a skull engulfed in flames.[3] More recently he signed a new deal with Hartke amps that he uses currently.

At one point, Moyer also signed an endorsement deal with BC Rich Guitars; for a while, the company manufactured Moyer's signature Havoc bass guitar. They can do this because they are owned by the same holding company as Traben. However in 2014, he has been seen with some Spector bass models like Euro LX5 and signed on as an endorser soon after. Additionally, he has been seen with a few other bass guitars over the years, most notably Music Man Stingrays.

Bass guitars

  • B.C. Rich Havoc 4 and 5 string signature bass guitars (formerly made by Traben)
  • Music Man Stingray 5 string bass guitar
  • Spector Euro LX5 4 and 5 string bass guitars (currently, B.C. Rich and Music Man models very seldom used)

Amplifiers

  • Various Hartke models (currently)
  • Kustom Groove 1300 HD bass amplifier head (previously)
  • Kustom John Moyer G-810H JM 8x10 bass cabinets (previously)

Discography

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Moyer (right) performing with rock band Heaven Below

Soak

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  • Omniphonic Globalnova (1995)
  • Self-Titled (1997)
  • Flywatt (1998)
  • 2179 (1999)

The Union Underground

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Disturbed

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Adrenaline Mob

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Art of Anarchy

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Operation: Mindcrime

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Solo

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Dark Sky Choir

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  • Reboot (2018)

As Producer

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Source:[4]

  • Snake Skin Prison - Come and Take It - Single (2012)
  • Dharma Kings - T-Minus Zero - Album (2018)
  • Mick Blankenship - Crown of Apathy - Album (2018)
  • Kamisado - Choices - single (2018)
  • Through the Flames - Hate Breeds Hate - Album (2019)[5]
  • Hanna Barakat - Siren - Album (2019)[6]
  • Dark Sky Choir - End Of Days - Album (2019)[7]

Filmography

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  • The Making of Indestructible
  • Indestructible in Germany
  • Decade of Disturbed
  • Rock House Method: John Moyer – Modern Metal Bass

Awards and nominations

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Loudwire Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 John Moyer Best Bassist Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "John Moyer of Disturbed Standing in for Rudy Sarzo for 5 Dates | Queensryche". Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. ^ "Adrenaline Mob Learned That Bassist John Moyer Was Sitting Out Their Tour Via Facebook". MetalSucks. August 4, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  3. ^ [1] Archived October 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Produced by John Moyer". John Moyer Music. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "About Through The Flames". Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Hanna Barakat". Hanna Barakat. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "Dark Sky Choir". The Masquerade. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
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