On the three albums released so far the band has been known as G//Z/R, Geezer, and GZR, respectively. Despite the changing name, it is still considered the same project. However, Geezer Butler Band from the 1980s is an entirely separate entity.
The bands music is generally of a much harder edge than Butler is known for in Black Sabbath. This isn't a surprise, as the vocalist on his first album, Plastic Planet, was Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory, who is known for more driving and harder edged vocals than ever was displayed in Black Sabbath. The album also featured Pedro Howse on guitar, as well as Deen Castronovo (of Journey fame) on drums. Bell did not stay with the band past the recording of Plastic Planet due to Fear Factory commitments. In 1996 the band re-emerged with an exclusive track for the Mortal Kombat: More Kombat compilation, entitled 'Outworld' and featuring Anger On Anger vocalist, Mario Frasca.
This proved to be a one-time collaboration and Frasca was replaced by Clark Brown (SYMATIC) for their second album Black Science, released in 1997. G//Z/R did play a few live dates in 1997 behind the release of the album, however this was not a full fledged tour, most of these gigs were played concurrent to the Ozzfest tour of that year. The band opened for such folks as Bruce Dickinson, who was playing some live gigs at the time. Castronovo recorded, but did not play any of the live gigs. He was replaced on drums by Chad Smith (not to be confused with the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer with the same name).
After the handful of live gigs in 1997, the band was mostly put on ice, as Geezer was busy with various things Black Sabbath related for quite a while. Geezer eventually got back into the studio with the same line-up that played the live gigs from 8 years previous, and recorded their third album, Ohmwork, which was released on May 9, 2005. The band is currently working on a new record, and began recording in January 2011, according to Geezer Butler.
The band has actually been marketed with three different names on the three releases they've had. In 1995, the band was marketed as G//Z/R. In 1997, it was merely Geezer, and in 2005, it was GZR. Most fans refer to the band as Geezer, although Butler himself refers to the band name as GEE-ZED-R.This incarnation of the band is not to be confused with Geezer's previous attempt in 1985 to form a solo band, then known as The Geezer Butler Band - the two bands are totally separate.
The band's name is derived from the name of its creator: Terence "Geezer" Butler.
Pedro Howse, the guitarist in the band, is Geezer's nephew.
There are several bands with the name Geezer as well, a stoner rock band and a techno artist, so please vote on the redirected Geezer artist page that this name is correct: http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Geezer
X13
G//Z/R Lyrics
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Disfunctionally correct
Condom-ed to monoality
This is generation x
Toxified, sterilized
Computerized, victimized
Disfunctionally correct
Condom-ed to monoality
This is generation x
Dehumanized, ostracized
Lobotomized, desensitized, illegalised
Face to interface, lost in cyberspace
Lonely as the grave, we surf the
Microwave
As we file away our memories
For instructions see above
We thank the lord for listening
And fax him all of our love
The lyrics of G/Z/R's song X13 reflect the state of a dysfunctional society that has been toxified and sterilized. The song speaks of an imploding nuclear family and how the current generation is becoming monochromatic, lacking diversity and individuality. The references to being "condom-ed to monoality" illustrate how people are becoming homogenized and losing their uniqueness. The line "Face to interface, lost in cyberspace" speaks of how technology has robbed us of physical interactions, leading to a loss of human connection and emotional depth. The overall mood of the song is pessimistic and speaks of a society that is dehumanized, ostracized, lobotomized, desensitized and illegalized.
Line by Line Meaning
Imploding nuclear family
The traditional family structure is breaking apart and no longer functioning properly.
Disfunctionally correct
Despite being flawed, this is the way things are supposed to be in our society.
Condom-ed to monoality
We are limited to one way of thinking, behaving, and experiencing life by the systems that control us.
This is generation x
This describes the generation of people who have grown up in this environment and been shaped by its effects.
Toxified, sterilized
We are poisoned and stripped of our ability to create new life or ideas.
Computerized, victimized
We are controlled and oppressed by the technology that was supposed to make our lives better.
Imploding nuclear family
The breakdown of the family structure is further emphasized, implying that it is a significant issue.
Disfunctionally correct
Despite the chaos and problems, this is still seen as the norm.
Condom-ed to monoality
We are still limited and trapped.
This is generation x
The effects of the current state of society are still being felt by those within this age range.
Dehumanized, ostracized
We are treated as less than human and pushed to the edges of society.
Lobotomized, desensitized, illegalised
We are mentally altered, emotionally numbed, and criminalized for not fitting into the established mold.
Face to interface, lost in cyberspace
We are disconnected from real human interaction and instead rely solely on the virtual world.
Lonely as the grave, we surf the
Despite the vastness of the internet, we are still isolated and alone in the midst of it all.
Microwave
The internet is seen as a quick and fleeting source of stimulation, like a microwave meal.
As we file away our memories
We store our experiences and thoughts away in digital formats rather than internalizing them fully.
For instructions see above
We have become so reliant on following predetermined algorithms and patterns that we can no longer think for ourselves.
We thank the lord for listening
Despite our detachment from religion, we still cling to the idea of a higher power who might be able to help us in our plight.
And fax him all of our love
Our love and emotions are so superficial that we can send them via fax, implying that they have no real substance or depth.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PEDRO HOWSE, TERENCE P/K/A GEEZER BUTLER, TERENCE MICHAEL BUTLER
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Chad C. Watson
One of the most underrated metal albums ever. Ive had it since it was first released
Lori Rizzo
Rocks my sweet heels off 🤘❤🔥
René' Cruz
Good morning Geezer, diehard faithful Sabbath fan I am of yours🤘🤟
Jamez Blackjack
MONSTER bass!!!!
Headbanger
Burton left Fear Factory. You guys should hook up again
Victor Salazar
😎👍😁🤟🎼☠️🖤🍻 Smile. \m/ ' [-_-] ' \m/....Bye... Bottoms up and cheers...Stay loud, stay proud, stay heavy. Take care, be strong, and stay safe ....... #Adanporsiempre ..........