Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
11 vinyl releases mixing doom, sludge, and psychedelic rock; original pressings notably on Relapse and Heavy Psych Sounds.
Bongzilla is a sludge/doom/stoner metal band rooted in the American Midwest, specifically Madison, Wisconsin. Since their inception in 1995, their work incorporates heavy riffs and psychedelic influences reflecting their thematic focus on cannabis culture. Their discography includes vinyl LPs released on influential underground labels such as Relapse Records and Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The band's releases like "Amerijuanican" and "Gateway" showcase their evolving sound across multiple LP editions, including various limited and reissue vinyl pressings available today for collectors.
Noted for integrating doom metal heaviness with stoner rock psychedelia, Bongzilla’s vinyl catalog features immersive albums that capture significant listener interest evidenced by thousands of pla…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
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Heavy Psych Sounds · 2024
Heavy Psych Sounds · 2023
Heavy Psych Sounds · 2021
Heavy Psych Sounds · 2021
Relapse Records · 2005
Relapse Records · 2004
Relapse Records · 2002
Howling Bull America · 2001
Relapse Records · 1999Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bongzilla's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A key album delivering stoner rock and doom metal blends, with 7 tracks including the title track and the 12-minute 'Stonesphere'. Highly sought with over 600 copies owned by collectors.
Recent release blending sludge metal and stoner rock styles with 5 tracks such as 'Dabcity' and 'Cannonbong'. Released on Heavy Psych Sounds with several vinyl variants.
An early album pivotal to their sludge and stoner metal reputation, featuring 9 tracks including 'Gestation' and 'Sacred Smoke'. Frequently reissued on vinyl and collectible.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Bongzilla's sound blends doomy riffs with stoner psychedelia centered on a unique cannabis-themed vibe.— Genre Analysis
The 2024 Italian pressing of "Dabbing [Live] Rosin In Europe" on Heavy Psych Sounds offers a stereo LP with 7 tracks capturing the band's live sludge metal intensity.
The "Dab City" LP released in Italy in 2023 by Heavy Psych Sounds has multiple vinyl editions including limited runs, frequently offered from €18 to €30 depending on pressing.
"Amerijuanican" was released in 2005 in the US on Relapse Records as a limited edition LP, known for its signature tracks like 'Champagne & Reefer'. Over 600 owned copies and prices range widely.
"Gateway", released in 2002 on Relapse Records, remains a significant album with 8 tracks. Original vinyl editions go for €30 to over €60 in resale markets.
Licensed t-shirts, hoodies and accessories, sold by EMP.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bongzilla formed in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, in 1995, specializing in sludge and stoner metal genres.
Mainly Relapse Records and Heavy Psych Sounds have released Bongzilla's vinyl albums, including limited editions and reissues.
Popular tracks include 'Greenthumb', 'Amerijuanican', 'Stone A Pig', and '666lb. Bongsession', often found across multiple albums.
Vinyles.com catalogs 11 Bongzilla vinyl releases, from early albums to recent LPs and live recordings.
The 2023 and 2024 releases on Heavy Psych Sounds pressed in Italy are considered original limited editions for "Dab City" and the live "Dabbing" album.
French record stores sometimes stock Bongzilla vinyls, particularly through importers offering releases from labels like Relapse and Heavy Psych Sounds.
Bongzilla's vinyls are primarily available as LP albums, with some featuring limited editions, colored vinyl, and reissues.
Yes, many Bongzilla albums have limited and reissued vinyl editions that are sought after by collectors and audiophiles.
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