Since the seeds were planted in the mid-90s, Bongzilla have been sowing Madison, Wisconsin's rich soil with their homegrown, psychedelic sludge. Cultivating an extremely thick and heavy harvest of powerful mega-rock, Bongzilla have fertilized their sound tenfold over time, and the results of their bumper-crop harvest speak for themselves.
Releasing pounds of material over the course of the last few years, Bongzilla have raised consciousness in regards to their existence, and have kept their musical fires burning non-stop. Having toured the U.S. multiple times, playing gigs with the likes of Today Is The Day, Unsane, Noothgrush, Logical Nonsense, Dystopia, Grief, Zed, El Dopa, Cattlepress, Ire, Cave-In, and the mighty Spazz, Bongzilla love to perform live. The band's live show is not to be missed as crushing heaviness blends perfectly with tortured, intense vocals and tripped-out passages of mellowed, experimental jamming. Bongzilla support the cause of legalization, regularly playing national hemp festivals such as Weedstock (Bongzilla contributed a track to the Weedstock Vol. 1 CD) and Harvestfest. The summer of 1998 proved to be an important time for Bongzilla, as they made a highly publicized appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest in addition to joining label-mates Unsane for a devastating tour of the Midwestern United States.
Influenced by the medicinal powers of THC and a love for wicked grooves, Bongzilla entered the infamous Austin Enterprises in 1996 where they recorded a massive demo with Today Is The Day's Steve Austin overseeing the festivities. This, along with other demos from the band, made their way to the Relapse Compound (the subject matter alone warranted multiple listens) and the band was signed shortly thereafter. 1997's Methods For Attaining Extreme Altitudes presented three opus magni for the elevating of musical consciousness, and proved to be a perfect companion to a serious bong session. Two heavy, stoner-rock anthems and a billowy sonic cloud of ethereal experimentation (aptly titled "Smoke/I Love MaryJane") lit up the senses, and produced a hazy, bleary-eyed vision of what was yet to come.
In 1999, the hemp-friendly horticulturists returned from the stratosphere once again, bringing with them some of the best THC-powered rock ever exhaled. Recorded under the influence of three ounces of Humboldt's finest, Stash presented ten fat spliffs of crystallized bliss. In the truest sense of irony, the release date for Stash fell on April 20, 1999 (4:20, 99), a release date that occurs only once every 7 years! In addition (and also by complete coincidence), the random Relapse catalog number assigned to Stash was 6420! When extreme homage is payed, the true are rewarded justly.
With a Black Sabbath-on-downers encrusted sound that blends billowing rock, clenched-teeth blues and an underground punk attitude, Bongzilla fire up thunderous mega-rock with a pronounced emphasis on the "big riff." Their next album, Gateway, showcased a Bongzilla sound simultaneously aggressive and mellow, with thunderous percussion, smoke-seared vocals and infectious, fuzzed-out riffs baked to perfection.
In 2005, the band released Amerijuanican, considered by many fans to be their best. The band has now taken a hiatus so Dixie can work with his other band, Weedeater.
Grim Reefer
Bongzilla Lyrics
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Ahh, Super crystals everywhere
Hit, Wishin' for Death
Horrors, Floatin' round my head
Retribution, Gonna be Hell
Satan, Comin' oh well
The lyrics to Bongzilla's "Grim Reefer" depict the experience of someone under the influence of a potent strain of marijuana, commonly known as "Grim Reefer". The smell of death in the air suggests that this strain is particularly powerful and may even induce feelings of mortality in the user. The reference to super crystals reflects the appearance of the potent strain, which may appear covered in crystalline trichomes. The singer of the song is grappling with intense feelings of horror and a wish for death, which could be interpreted as a desire to escape the overwhelming experience of being high on this strain.
The looming presence of Satan and the suggestion of retribution creates a sense of impending doom that adds to the ominous tone of the song. Overall, the lyrics capture the intensity of a powerful marijuana experience and the overwhelming nature of such an experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Smell, Death in the air
The pungent aroma of weed fills the air, giving off an atmosphere associated with death.
Ahh, Super crystals everywhere
Marijuana buds, also known as 'crystals', are present abundantly and are highly potent.
Hit, Wishin' for Death
Taking a hit of weed is so intense that it feels like wishing for death.
Horrors, Floatin' round my head
The hallucinogenic effects of the weed cause horrifying images and thoughts to materialize in the mind.
Retribution, Gonna be Hell
Punishment for indulging in weed will be severe and unbearable.
Satan, Comin' oh well
The devilish effects of weed are inevitable and looming.
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Luis Elias
Smell, Death in the air
Ahh, Super crystals everywhere
Hit, Wishin' for Death
Horrors, Floatin' round my head
Retribution, Gonna be Hell
Satan, Comin' oh well
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER FUCKING AGAIN
tehtourist
I haven't even gotten high for a long time but this still kicks ass \m/
Charles Bush
i just love the drums. bonGzilla is the king of stoner metal
rodoxxs
Electric Wizard
Nic h
@KinkypumpkinHD disagreed
Mario Margalić
You should try Sloanwall. Friends of mine. These vocals are too fucked
A M
Acid Witch though
Beanmachine91
@Charles Bush theres a new strain called godzilla, it is one hell of an indica! (this gives me an idea)
Nate Postol
made myself a promise to never listen to Bongzilla unless im stoned.....havent broken it yet
BeastieG13
great time signatures on this track. tight drumming
Eyeonmarocco
The vocals sound like a human imitating the sound of a bong-awesome