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'sDopesmoker. 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)
