Bongripper is an American instrumental[2] doom metal band from Chicago, formed in 2005.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Great Barrier |
| Members |
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| Website | bongripper |
History
editIn 2006, Bongripper self-released their first album, titled The Great Barrier Reefer,[1] which is composed of a single 79-minute piece created with the intention of being longer than Sleep's Dopesmoker. In 2007, the band self-released their second studio album titled Hippie Killer[1] and their third studio album titled Heroin. In 2008, the band self-released its fourth studio album titled Hate Ashbury[3] and a collaborative EP with Winters in Osaka.[4] This was followed by the band self-releasing their album Satan Worshipping Doom in 2010.
In 2013, Bongripper released two split EPs via Great Barrier Records; one with Hate and another with Conan.[5]
In 2014, the band released their sixth studio album, titled Miserable, via Great Barrier Records.[6]
Their seventh album, titled Terminal, was released on July 6, 2018.[7]
In May 2020, the band released Glaciers, an EP recorded in 2009 and left unreleased for 11 years.[8]
Members
edit- Ronald Petzke – bass
- Daniel O'Connor – drums
- Nick Dellacroce – guitars
- Dennis Pleckham – guitars
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- The Great Barrier Reefer (2006, self-released)
- Hippie Killer (2007, self-released)
- Heroin (2007, self-released)
- Hate Ashbury (2008, self-released)
- Satan Worshipping Doom (2010, self-released)
- Miserable (2014, The Great Barrier Records)
- Terminal (2018, The Great Barrier Records)
- Empty (2024, The Great Barrier Records)
EPs and splits
edit- Meat Ditch (split with Winters in Osaka) (2008, self-released)
- Sex Tape / Snuff Film (2011, Great Barrier Records)
- Bongripper/Hate (2013, Great Barrier Records)
- Bongripper/Conan (2013, Holy Roar Records)
- Glaciers (2020, self-released)
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bongripper Interview". The Sleeping Shaman. January 31, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Bongripper - Satan Worshipping Doom Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved February 23, 2024
- ^ "Bongripper – Hate Ashbury". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "'Meat Ditch' (CD/EP)". Metal Underground. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ Tuffrey, Laurie. "LISTEN: Conan/Bongripper Split". The Quietus. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Galil, Leor (March 3, 2015). "Bongripper smoke low and slow". Chicago Reader. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Bongripper : nouvel album annoncé ; infos et artwork". Hornsup.fr. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (May 5, 2020). "BONGRIPPER Releases New EP Glaciers". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 5, 2020.