Bongripper

Bongripper
Bongripper
	Bongripper at Hellfest 2023
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Doom metal; stoner metal; drone metal;
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Great Barrier
Members	Ronald Petzke; Daniel O'Connor; Nick Dellacroce; Dennis Pleckham;
Website	bongripper.com

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

History

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

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

Discography

Studio albums

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

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

^ ^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.

[shaman-1] "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.

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