Bongripper is an American instrumental[2] doom metal band from Chicago, formed in 2005.

Bongripper
Bongripper at Hellfest 2023
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsGreat Barrier
Members
  • Ronald Petzke
  • Daniel O'Connor
  • Nick Dellacroce
  • Dennis Pleckham
Websitebongripper.com

History

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In 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

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  • Ronald Petzke – bass
  • Daniel O'Connor – drums
  • Nick Dellacroce – guitars
  • Dennis Pleckham – guitars

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c "Bongripper Interview". The Sleeping Shaman. January 31, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  2. ^ Bongripper - Satan Worshipping Doom Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved February 23, 2024
  3. ^ "Bongripper – Hate Ashbury". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. ^ "'Meat Ditch' (CD/EP)". Metal Underground. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Tuffrey, Laurie. "LISTEN: Conan/Bongripper Split". The Quietus. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Galil, Leor (March 3, 2015). "Bongripper smoke low and slow". Chicago Reader. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  7. ^ "Bongripper : nouvel album annoncé ; infos et artwork". Hornsup.fr. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. ^ Kennelty, Greg (May 5, 2020). "BONGRIPPER Releases New EP Glaciers". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 5, 2020.