Bongzilla Sign to Heavy Psych Sounds
Wisconsin weedian institution Bongzilla have signed to Heavy Psych Sounds to release their awaited Weedsconsin LP. If that feels somewhat momentous, I think that’s justified. Though Bongzilla have been reunited for over a half-decade at this point, they haven’t had a new studio album since Relapse put out Amerijuanican in 2005. Some 16 years between records is not insignificant. To those wondering what Bongzilla might sound like circa 2021 — my guess is they fucking sound like Bongzilla. Weed, sludge, supreme.
Weedsconsin was recorded by John Hopkins, also known for his front-of-house work for Sleep, Uncle Acid, High on Fire and scores of others, who passed away just weeks after finishing the sessions. The band has overseen numerous reissues and other works through their own Crash Assailant Records and the ever-righteous Totem Cat Records, but in signing to Heavy Psych Sounds, they not only herald the new album, but link up with European booking as well, which — should touring ever become a thing again — will surely see them once again hitting the international market. The more the merrier.
The PR wire makes it official:
Bongzilla – Weedsconsin
We’re incredibly stoked and honored to announce that Cannabeasts BONGZILLA are now members of the HPS family !!
The Wisconsin Doom-Sludge legends singed to HPS Records for the new album called “WEEDSCONSIN” – 16 years since their last record !!!
BONGZILLA is also now part of the Heavy Psych Sounds Booking roster for Europe !!
We are ready to bring the band all over the best spots on our territory !!
NEW ALBUM PRESALE + FIRST TRACK PREMIERE and more surprises STARTS:
FEBRUARY 2nd at 16.00 CET
Mule Boy Quote: “I’m high! I’m Heavy Psyched on the Sounds! I’m Heavy Psyched on signing to HPS! Weedsconsin coming very soon! The Cannabeast has awoken! Stay Safe! Stay High!”
Bongzilla are:
Mule Boy – Bass / Vocals
Spanky – Guitar
Magma – Drums
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https://bongzilla.bandcamp.com/
https://bongzilla666.com/
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www.heavypsychsounds.com
https://www.facebook.com/HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDS/
Well this is awesome. Watch out, SOM; maybe HPS is nugging for Weedeater next. See what I did there?
Crossing my fingers to have this album soon