Bokassa (band)

Bokassa
Bokassa
	Bokassa performing in 2018
Background information
Origin	Trondheim, Norway
Genres	Stoner rock, hardcore punk
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Mvka, All Good Clean, Napalm Records, Indie Recordings
Members	Jørn Kaarstad; Olav Dowkes;
Past members	Bård Linga;
Website	bokassaband.com

Bokassa is a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim.^[1] Currently, the band consists of Jørn Kaarstad, Olav Dowkes and Bård Linga. The band has released four studio albums: Divide & Conquer (2017) on All Good Clean Records, Crimson Riders (2019) on Mvka Music, Molotov Rocktail (2021) on Napalm Records^[2] and All Out of Dreams (2024) on Indie Recordings. The band toured Europe supporting Metallica on the WorldWired Tour in 2019,^[3] with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich giving the band a glowing endorsement.^[4]

In 2024, following the recording of the band's fourth album, All Out of Dreams, Bård Linga decided to leave the band on amicable terms. Whilst no replacement has been officially announced, Jørn Kaarstad told The Razor's Edge that a bass player was in place for the upcoming live dates and that they were in no rush to announce a permanent replacement.^[5]

The band released fourth studio album 'All Out of Dreams' via Indie Recordings on February 16, 2024.

Band members[edit]

Current members

Jørn Kaarstad – guitar, vocals (2016–present)
Olav Dowkes – drums, backing voals (2016–present)

Former members

Bård Linga – bass (2016-2024)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Source:^[6]

Divide & Conquer (2017, All Good Clean)
Crimson Riders (2019, Mvka Music)
Molotov Rocktail (2021, Napalm Records)
All Out of Dreams (2024, Indie Recordings)

References[edit]

^ "Bokassa – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
^ "Bokassa: Crimson Riders". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
^ "Why Ghost And Bokassa Are Supporting Metallica In Europe". Kerrang!. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
^ "Lars Ulrich Declares Norwegian Stoner Rockers Bokassa His 'Favorite New Band'". Revolver. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
^ "Jørn discusses Bård leaving the band'". 6 February 2024.
^ "Bokassa Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

External links[edit]

[1] "Bokassa – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.

[2] "Bokassa: Crimson Riders". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.

[3] "Why Ghost And Bokassa Are Supporting Metallica In Europe". Kerrang!. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.

[4] "Lars Ulrich Declares Norwegian Stoner Rockers Bokassa His 'Favorite New Band'". Revolver. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2019.

[5] "Jørn discusses Bård leaving the band'". 6 February 2024.

[6] "Bokassa Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

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