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Bong-Ra

Jason Köhnen began his musical journey in 1988 as the vocalist/bassist for BLUUURGH…, an underground Dutch Crust/Death Metal/Grindcore band. Following the release of an EP and LP, in 1991 he founded the Death-Doom band CELESTIAL SEASON, gaining widespread recognition as a prominent name in the genre outside the renowned 'Peaceville 3'.

In 1996, Köhnen shifted from Metal to electronic music, creating the project BONG-RA and pioneering the intense Breakcore genre of electronica. His 1998 debut album led to a Peel Session in 2002, and established BONG-RA as one of the first acts to fuse Extreme Metal with electronics. The experimentation deepened with releases like the 2007 "Grindkrusher" EP, featuring BOLT THROWER samples, and collaborative releases with noise artist Maruosa in DEATHSTORM and the neo-classical Doom project WHITE DARKNESS.

Beyond BONG-RA, Kohnen co-founded THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE and later THE MOUNT FUJI DOOMJAZZ CORPORATION, releasing a series of cult albums up to 2013. Over his 30-year career, he has collaborated with notable artists such as VENETIAN SNARES and IGORRR, performed at major festivals including Glastonbury and Dour, and toured globally, sharing the stage with legendary acts like APHEX TWIN, MINISTRY and THE PRODIGY.

After a brief hiatus, during which BONG-RA explored Doom, Electronica and Jazz – including via 2018’s "Antediluvian" and 2022's "Meditations" – Köhnen is now returning to his Metal and Grindcore roots. A deal with Debemur Morti Productions, also home to his Doomjazz project THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET, has been reached.

BONG-RA now prepares for a new era as a live three-piece featuring guitarists Attila Kovacs and Botond Fogl. This freshly rejuvenated vehicle for Metal/breaks fusion will debut in early 2025 with a new record "Black Noise" and an upcoming tour.

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    BONG-RA - 'Black Noise' T-Shirt + LP
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    Dystopic (Women)

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    Women T-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic black cotton shirts. Medium fit. Check images for size chart. Colors on final shirt may vary to a degree from the mockup. Please note this will be printed on demand. If your order contains other items, all will be shipped in one parcel when everything is available. All print on demand merch orders are...
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    20,99 € Pre-order
    T-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic black shirts. Classic fit. Check images for size chart. Colors on final shirt may vary to a degree from the mockup. All XS and 3XL size orders are final : returns or cancellations are not accepted unless there is a defect or error from our side.
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    Black Noise (Women)

    19,99 € Pre-order
    Women T-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic black cotton shirts. Medium fit. Check images for size chart. Colors on final shirt may vary to a degree from the mockup. Please note this will be printed on demand. If your order contains other items, all will be shipped in one parcel when everything is available. All print on demand merch orders are...
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    T-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic black shirts. Classic fit. Check images for size chart. Colors on final shirt may vary to a degree from the mockup. All XS and 3XL size orders are final : returns or cancellations are not accepted unless there is a defect or error from our side.
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    Black Noise

    9,99 € Pre-order
    Digipack CD Comes in a 4-panel digipack. First batch comes in black polycarbonate CD. Defying convention since their mid-1990s formation, avant-Metal breakcore pioneers BONG-RA arrive on DMP in monolithic style with the cold Industrialised wallop of new album "Black Noise". BONG-RA has always been deeply rooted in and possessed of the same energy,...
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    Black Noise

    19,99 € Pre-order
    12" LP Pressed on grey marble heavy vinyl. Comes with a download card. Colors on final record may vary to a degree from the mockup. Defying convention since their mid-1990s formation, avant-Metal breakcore pioneers BONG-RA arrive on DMP in monolithic style with the cold Industrialised wallop of new album "Black Noise". BONG-RA has always been deeply...