Bongzilla to Release New Album Dab City June 2 on Heavy Psych Sounds
Hey Bongzilla, come play in New Jersey. I know you guys probably get a stash re-up in every town you hit, but I feel like legal weed alone should be putting my beloved Garden State on more touring circuits. And as the venerated trio look to follow-up their 2021 return long-player, Weedsconsin (review here), with the forthcoming Dab City, well, it seems like if legal THC was ever going to be a draw, this would be the time. Hit Factory Records in Dover. Stöner did last Fall and it was killer. Morris County has not much scene to speak of, but there are assorted sludge and riffy types to support.
Granted, I was never much of a salesman. Bongzilla have a European tour set for May and June (check their socials for a more recent list as I’m sure some of not all of the TBAs below are filled in; if someone has a new list, I’m glad to switch out the old one) and they’ll be back on the road starting this week in the US as well to herald the new album, more information on which is coming next week, along with the first audio — bet it sounds like Bongzilla — and preorders, etc. Looking forward to seeing the cover art as well as hearing the track.
Here’s what the PR wire has to say:
Heavy Psych Sounds Records & Booking is really proud to present a new band signing *** BONGZILLA ***
– the weedsconsin riffers are coming back with a brand new album –
HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS RECORDS is stoked to announce that the weedsconsin riffers BONGZILLA are coming back with a brand new album !!!
NEW ALBUM PRESALE + FIRST TRACK PREMIERE MARCH 20th
In early 2020, Bongzilla started their own label called Gungeon Records and released a re-issue of their classic album Apogee. However, in March of 2020 it would be announced that Cooter Brown would retire from the band due to health and family reasons, with Bongzilla choosing to continue as a thunderous three-piece.
A few months into the pandemic, Bongzilla began rehearsing and recording for several different record projects – A limited Wake Brewing 7 inch, a full length album titled Weedsconsin, an LP split with the band Tons, and a 7 Inch Split with Boris, the first of a 7 inch Split Series released on Gungeon Records.
All projects were recorded at Future Apple Tree Studios in Rock Island, Illinois in October of 2020 by the legendary John Hopkins before his sudden and unexpected passing in the late fall of 2020.
Bongzilla signed to the Italian label – Heavy Psych Sounds in 2021 and released his new album in several years Wedsconsin, as well as a limited 7 Inch from Wake Brewing, followed by the Bongzilla / Tons Split for the HPS series – Doom Sessions. All releases were released in 2021.
The band is now coming back with a brand new album that will see the light in summer 2023 via Heavy Psych Sounds.
SAYS THE BAND:
“All Dabbed up Bongzilla are super excited to be putting out Dab City on HPS records!!
Since the legalization of marijuana, and introduction of concentrated in many states of America. Bongzilla has reached new Altitudes. Dab City is the result of many hours of nectar collecting and dabbing! Obtaining a level of highness to chanel riffs and jam them into the Stone sphere!”
BONGZILLA is:
Mike “Muleboy” Makela – bass/vocals
Jeff “Spanky” Schultz – guitars
Mike “Magma” Henry – drums
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