Bongripper is a Chicago-based instrumental doom metal band known for their heavy, sludgy sound that has been vibrating eardrums since their inception in 2005. Comprising of four members—Nick Dellacroce (guitar), Dennis Pleckham (guitar), Ronald Petzke (bass guitar), and Daniel O'Connor (drums)—the band is recognized for their mammoth riffs, lengthy compositions, and an atmosphere that embraces the abyssal depths of nihilism and despair.

Bongripper has carved out an indelible niche within the doom metal scene with their relentless commitment to instrumental storytelling. Their discography speaks to this with seminal releases like "Satan Worshipping Doom," featuring the monolithic tracks that made them a name to be reckoned with in underground metal. Not one to shy away from ambitious projects, their 2006 album "The Great Barrier Reefer" consisted of a single track that spanned an hour, giving listeners a continuous plunge into their cavernous sonic landscapes. "Miserable," released in 2014, showcased a continued evolution of their dense and crushing sound, which they have taken around the world including notable performances like "Miserable Live at Roadburn 2015." Bongripper's commitment to a purely instrumental onslaught eschews vocals, allowing their music to communicate despair, ferocity, and desolation in a universal tongue that resonates with doom aficionados across the globe.

Genres

Doom Metal

Drone Metal

Post-metal

Sludge Metal

Stoner Metal

Stoner Rock

Latest Release

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Bongripper

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released April 19, 2024