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. Following a six-year hiatus, the band reformed in 2015 and embarked upon a North American tour. The band's most recent album, Dab City, was released in 2023 through the label Heavy Psych Sounds.

Members

Current

  • Mike "Muleboy" Makela – vocals (1995–2009, 2015–present), bass (2020–present), guitar (1995–2009, 2015–2020)
  • Jeff "Spanky" Schultz – guitar (1995–2009, 2015–present)
  • Mike "Magma" Henry – drums (1995–2009, 2015–present)

Former

  • Nate Bush – bass (1995)
  • Nate "Weed Dragon" Dethlefsen (a.k.a. Meanstreak) – bass (1995–2001)
  • Cooter "Black Bong" Brown – bass (2001–2005, 2015–2020)
  • Dave "Dixie" Collins (of Weedeater) – bass (2005–2006)

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

YearTitleLabel
2004Live from the Relapse Contamination FestivalRelapse Records

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