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.
HARVEST
Bongzilla Lyrics
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Purple kush
Herbal infestation
Harvest comes
Purple kush
Herbal infestation
The lyrics to Bongzilla's song 'Harvest' are open to interpretation but are most likely referencing the practice of harvesting cannabis plants. The song may be viewed as a celebration of this process and the high-quality cannabis strains that are produced during this time. The first two lines 'Harvest comes, Purple kush' suggest the arrival of the harvest season and specifically reference the strain of cannabis called 'Purple Kush', a potent indica strain known for its relaxing effects. The following line 'Herbal infestation' could refer to the abundance of cannabis plants that would be present during the harvest, almost like an infestation taking over a space.
The repetition of the first three lines of the song emphasizes the arrival of the harvest, indicating that this is an important moment for those involved in the cannabis cultivation industry. The use of the word 'herbal' emphasizes the natural quality of the plant, maybe implying a sense of respect for the plant and the benefits it can bring. Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep appreciation for the process of cannabis cultivation and a love for the end result.
Line by Line Meaning
Harvest comes
The time has arrived to gather crops from the fields
Purple kush
A species of marijuana with a purplish hue and potent effects
Herbal infestation
A large amount of marijuana plants growing in the fields, like an overgrown garden
Harvest comes
The second coming of the harvest season, with all its associated tasks and routines
Purple kush
An elite strain of marijuana that has a distinct color and high potency, which is highly desirable
Herbal infestation
A massive proliferation of marijuana plants, seemingly out of control in the fields, like a weed
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