Summary
Bokassa is a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim.[1] Currently, the band consists of Jørn Kaarstad, Olav Dowkes and Bård Linga. The band has released four studio albums: Divide & Conquer (2017) on All Good Clean Records, Crimson Riders (2019) on Mvka Music, Molotov Rocktail (2021) on Napalm Records[2] and All Out of Dreams (2024) on Indie Recordings. The band toured Europe supporting Metallica on the WorldWired Tour in 2019,[3] with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich giving the band a glowing endorsement.[4]
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 Bokassa performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Trondheim, Norway |
| Genres | Stoner rock, hardcore punk |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Mvka, All Good Clean, Napalm Records, Indie Recordings |
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| Website | bokassaband |
In 2024, following the recording of the band's fourth album, All Out of Dreams, Bård Linga decided to leave the band on amicable terms. Whilst no replacement has been officially announced, Jørn Kaarstad told The Razor's Edge that a bass player was in place for the upcoming live dates and that they were in no rush to announce a permanent replacement.[5]
The band released fourth studio album 'All Out of Dreams' via Indie Recordings on February 16, 2024.
Band members edit
- Jørn Kaarstad – guitar, vocals (2016–present)
- Olav Dowkes – drums, backing voals (2016–present)
- Bård Linga – bass (2016-2024)
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Source:[6]
- Divide & Conquer (2017, All Good Clean)
- Crimson Riders (2019, Mvka Music)
- Molotov Rocktail (2021, Napalm Records)
- All Out of Dreams (2024, Indie Recordings)
References edit
- ^ "Bokassa – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Bokassa: Crimson Riders". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Why Ghost And Bokassa Are Supporting Metallica In Europe". Kerrang!. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Lars Ulrich Declares Norwegian Stoner Rockers Bokassa His 'Favorite New Band'". Revolver. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Jørn discusses Bård leaving the band'". 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Bokassa Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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