Bongzilla Explained

Bongzilla
Origin:Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genre:Stoner metal, sludge metal[1]
Years Active:1995–2009, 2015–present
Label:Relapse, Ritual, Barbarian
Associated Acts:Weedeater, Buzzov*en, Sourvein, Droids Attack, Cuda
Current Members:Mike "Muleboy" Makela
Jeff "Spanky" Schultz
Dirty Mike "Magma" Henry
Past Members:Dave "Dixie" Collins
Cooter "Black Bong" Brown
Nate "Weed Dragon" Dethlefsen
Nate Bush

Bongzilla is an American stoner metal band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1995. They released their debut extended play, Mixed Bag, the following year through Rhetoric Records. Much of Bongzilla's lyrics are centered around cannabis use and similar themes.[2] Following a six-year hiatus, the band reformed in 2015 and embarked upon a North American tour.[3] The band's most recent album, Dab City, was released in 2023 through the label Heavy Psych Sounds.

Members

Current
Former
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
YearTitleLabel
1999StashRelapse Records
2000ApogeeRelapse Records
2002GatewayRelapse Records
2005AmerijuanicanRelapse Records
2021WeedsconsinHeavy Psych Sounds
2023Dab CityHeavy Psych Sounds
EPs and splits
YearTitleLabelNotes
1996Mixed BagRhetoric Records
1997"Budgun/THC"Pinecone RecordsReleased as a split with Meatjack
1998"Brownie/Gungeon"Rhetoric RecordsReleased as a split with Cavity
1998"Witch Weed"HG Fact RecordsReleased as a split with Hellchild
1998"Hemp for Victory"Thunder Lizard Records
1998Methods for Attaining Extreme AltitudesRelapse RecordsRe-released in 2007 by Modus Operandi
2021"Nectar Collector"Gungeon Records
Compilation albums
YearTitleLabel
2001Shake: The SinglesBarbarian Records
2007NuggetsBarbarian Records
2007Stash/Methods for Attaining Extreme AltitudesRelapse Records
2018Thank You, MarijuanaGungeon Records
Live albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bongzilla | Biography & History. .
  2. Web site: Bongzilla. July 31, 2021. Discogs. en.
  3. Web site: Just wanting to really play slow: Bongzilla's Michael Makela. toneroom.com. February 17, 2016 . October 26, 2016.