Bongzilla is an American

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band that formed in

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in 1995. They released their debut

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, ''Mixed Bag'', the following year through Rhetoric Records. Much of Bongzilla's lyrics are centered around

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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 ;EPs and splits ;Compilation albums ;Live albums

References

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