Bongripper

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Bongripper
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresDoom metal, Stoner metal
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsGreat Barrier Records
Members
  • Ronald Petzke
  • Daniel O'Connor
  • Nick Dellacroce
  • Dennis Pleckham
Websitewww.bongripper.com

Bongripper is an American doom metal band from Chicago, Illinois.

History

Bongripper began in 2006 with the self-release of their first album titled The Great Barrier Reefer.[1] In 2007, the band self-released their second studio album titled Hippie Killer.[2] Also in 2007, the band self-released their third studio album titled Heroin. In 2008, the band self-released their fourth studio album titled Hate Ashbury.[3] Also in 2008, Bongripper released a split EP with Winters in Osaka.[4] In 2010, the band self-released their fifth studio album titled Satan Worshipping Doom.[5]

In 2013, Bongripper released a split with Hate via Great Barrier Records. Also in 2013, Bongripper released a split with Conan.[6][7]

In 2014, the band released their sixth studio album titled Miserable via Great Barrier Records.[8]

Band 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, Great Barrier Records)

EPs and splits

  • Meat Ditch (2008, self-released)
  • Sex Tape / Snuff Film (2011, Great Barrier Records)
  • Bongripper/Hate (2013, Great Barrier Records)
  • Bongripper/Conan (2013, Holy Roar Records)

References

  1. ^ "Bongripper Interview". The Sleeping Shaman. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. ^ Reference 1
  3. ^ "Bongripper - Hate Ashbury". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=3006
  5. ^ Fantano, Anthony. "Bongripper- Satan Worshipping Doom ‡ REVIEW". The Needle Drop. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  6. ^ Currin, Grayson. "Conan - "Beheaded"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  7. ^ Tuffrey, Laurie. "LISTEN: Conan/Bongripper Split". The Quietus. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  8. ^ Galil, Leor. "Bongripper smoke low and slow". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
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