After recently signing with Napalm Records, Norwegian power trio Bokassa are fully charged up and ready to set everything ablaze on their upcoming album, entitled “Molotov Rocktail”, out September 3rd, 2021, via Napalm Records.
The follow up to “Crimson Riders” (2019), released during their tour with Metallica, displays their trademarked brand of stoner punk at its best throughout all 11 tracks. Today, the band kicks things off with their raucous first single “Careless (In the Age of Altruism)”, during which the three-piece unites heavy stoner rock riffs with melodic singalong choruses, alongside an energetic music video! Norway’s most exciting export and Lars Ulrich’s “new favorite band” brings the noise and delivers energy like The Bronx, Red Fang, Billy Talent and Queens Of The Stone Age. Hundreds of thousands of streams and fans across the world can attest: Bokassa are on their way to becoming the elite of stoner punk!
Bokassa adds:
“"Careless (In the Age of Altruism)" was one of the first tracks written for "Molotov Rocktail" and a single candidate from the get go because of its crunchy riffage and affective hook. As with "So Long, Idiots!" our protagonist has become more and more disillusioned with the world, and tries his best to avoid it, while existing comfortably in his own bubble. We also think it may be the only song that includes the word "Didjeridon’t"?”...
Watch the music video for “Careless (In the Age of Altruism)” below.
“Molotov Rocktail” will be available in the following formats:
• 1 CD Digipak + Shirt
• 1 LP Gatefold Pink - limited to 300 copies worldwide
• 1 LP Gatefold Yellow - limited to 200 copies worldwide
• 1 LP Gatefold Violet Transparent
• 1 LP Gatefold Black
• Digital Album
Pre-order “Molotov Rocktail” here.
Tracklist:
1. Freelude
2. So Long Idiots!
3. Pitchforks R Us
4. Hereticules
5. Low (And Behold)
6. Godless
7. Molotov Rocktail
8. Burn It All (P.T.S.D.E.A.D)
9. Careless (In The Age Of Altruism)
10. Code Red
11. Immortal Space Pirate 3 Too Old For This Sith
Hailing from Trondheim, Norway, hard rock trio Bokassa have recently made a name for themselves with their brand of hard-hitting, melodic, catchy punk and stoner rock, right from the first full length, “Divide & Conquer” (2017). During the Worldwired tour with Metallica, the band released the critically acclaimed Crimson Riders” (2019). On top of this, the Norwegians were nominated for the prestigious Spellemann-Award as Breakthrough of the Year in 2020. Now, Bokassa are ready to enter the next explosive chapter with their exciting new album, “Molotov Rocktail”!
Vocalist and guitarist Jørn Kaarstad’s unmistakably raspy voice and crushing guitar riffs hit satisfyingly hard with the snappy drumming and fat bass tone of drummer Olav Dowkes and bassist Bård Linga. Songs like “Herticules” effortlessly pull off the transition between melodic choruses and punishing breakdowns, while the title track “Molotov Rocktail” is two minutes of pure stoner punk paradise with its dense songwriting and dynamic production. The album closer’s intro riff (“Immortal Space Pirate 3 Too Old For This Sith”), meanwhile, could be lifted straight off a classic Behemoth album. On Molotov Rocktail”, Bokassa’s daring but cohesive tightrope act of singalongs and neck breaking grooves is highly contagious – mixed and mastered by Machine (Clutch, The Bronx, Every Time I Die) the powerhouse from Trondheim misses no chance to entrance the listener with every second of runtime!
Don’t miss the rambunctious Norwegians when they take the party back on the road, bringing along special guests, hotly-tipped Welsh rockers Florence Black.
European & UK Tour Dates 2021:
Sat 04.09.2021 Paaspop Festival, Schijndel (NL)
Fri 10.09.2021 Verket, Moss (NO)
Sat 11.09.2021 Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad (NO)
Thu 16.09.2021 Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
Sat 18.09.2021 Vårt Hjem, Steikjer (NO)
Fri 24.09.2021 Energimølla (NO)
Sat 25.09.2021 RIP, Porsgrunn (NO)
Tue 05.10.2021 Headcrash, Hamburg (DE)
Wed 06.10.2021 Privatclub, Berlin (DE)
Thu 07.10.2021 Naumanns, Leipzig (DE)
Sat 09.10.2021 Der Cult, Nürnberg (DE)
Sun 10.10.2021 Club Volta, Cologne (DE)
Mon 11.10.2021 Backstage, Paris (F)
Wed 13.10.2021 Engine Rooms, Southampton (UK)
Thu 14.10.2021 Rebellion, Manchester (UK)
Sat 16.10.2021 Grand Social, Dublin (IE)
Sun 17.10.2021 Voodoo, Belfast (UK)
Tue 19.10.2021 Audio, Glasgow (UK)
Wed 20.10.2021 KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
Thu 21.10.2021 The Globe, Cardiff (UK)
Fri 22.10.2021 Underworld, London (UK)
Mon 25.10.2021 Metropool, Enschede (NL)
Tue 26.10.2021 Hansa 39, Munich (DE)
Fri 12.11.2021 Odal Rockeklubb, Odal (NO)
Sat 13.11.2021 Odal Rockeklubb, Odal (NO)
Fri 19.11.2021 TOU, Stavanger (NO)
Sat 20.11.2021 Ovenpaa, Kopervik (NO)
Line-up:
Jørn Kaarstad - Lead Vocals,Guitar
Bård Linga - Bass, Vocals
Olav Dowkes - Drums, Vocals
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/BokassaBand
twitter.com/Bokassaband
The follow up to “Crimson Riders” (2019), released during their tour with Metallica, displays their trademarked brand of stoner punk at its best throughout all 11 tracks. Today, the band kicks things off with their raucous first single “Careless (In the Age of Altruism)”, during which the three-piece unites heavy stoner rock riffs with melodic singalong choruses, alongside an energetic music video! Norway’s most exciting export and Lars Ulrich’s “new favorite band” brings the noise and delivers energy like The Bronx, Red Fang, Billy Talent and Queens Of The Stone Age. Hundreds of thousands of streams and fans across the world can attest: Bokassa are on their way to becoming the elite of stoner punk!
Bokassa adds:
“"Careless (In the Age of Altruism)" was one of the first tracks written for "Molotov Rocktail" and a single candidate from the get go because of its crunchy riffage and affective hook. As with "So Long, Idiots!" our protagonist has become more and more disillusioned with the world, and tries his best to avoid it, while existing comfortably in his own bubble. We also think it may be the only song that includes the word "Didjeridon’t"?”...
Watch the music video for “Careless (In the Age of Altruism)” below.
“Molotov Rocktail” will be available in the following formats:
• 1 CD Digipak + Shirt
• 1 LP Gatefold Pink - limited to 300 copies worldwide
• 1 LP Gatefold Yellow - limited to 200 copies worldwide
• 1 LP Gatefold Violet Transparent
• 1 LP Gatefold Black
• Digital Album
Pre-order “Molotov Rocktail” here.
Tracklist:
1. Freelude
2. So Long Idiots!
3. Pitchforks R Us
4. Hereticules
5. Low (And Behold)
6. Godless
7. Molotov Rocktail
8. Burn It All (P.T.S.D.E.A.D)
9. Careless (In The Age Of Altruism)
10. Code Red
11. Immortal Space Pirate 3 Too Old For This Sith
Hailing from Trondheim, Norway, hard rock trio Bokassa have recently made a name for themselves with their brand of hard-hitting, melodic, catchy punk and stoner rock, right from the first full length, “Divide & Conquer” (2017). During the Worldwired tour with Metallica, the band released the critically acclaimed Crimson Riders” (2019). On top of this, the Norwegians were nominated for the prestigious Spellemann-Award as Breakthrough of the Year in 2020. Now, Bokassa are ready to enter the next explosive chapter with their exciting new album, “Molotov Rocktail”!
Vocalist and guitarist Jørn Kaarstad’s unmistakably raspy voice and crushing guitar riffs hit satisfyingly hard with the snappy drumming and fat bass tone of drummer Olav Dowkes and bassist Bård Linga. Songs like “Herticules” effortlessly pull off the transition between melodic choruses and punishing breakdowns, while the title track “Molotov Rocktail” is two minutes of pure stoner punk paradise with its dense songwriting and dynamic production. The album closer’s intro riff (“Immortal Space Pirate 3 Too Old For This Sith”), meanwhile, could be lifted straight off a classic Behemoth album. On Molotov Rocktail”, Bokassa’s daring but cohesive tightrope act of singalongs and neck breaking grooves is highly contagious – mixed and mastered by Machine (Clutch, The Bronx, Every Time I Die) the powerhouse from Trondheim misses no chance to entrance the listener with every second of runtime!
Don’t miss the rambunctious Norwegians when they take the party back on the road, bringing along special guests, hotly-tipped Welsh rockers Florence Black.
European & UK Tour Dates 2021:
Sat 04.09.2021 Paaspop Festival, Schijndel (NL)
Fri 10.09.2021 Verket, Moss (NO)
Sat 11.09.2021 Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad (NO)
Thu 16.09.2021 Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
Sat 18.09.2021 Vårt Hjem, Steikjer (NO)
Fri 24.09.2021 Energimølla (NO)
Sat 25.09.2021 RIP, Porsgrunn (NO)
Tue 05.10.2021 Headcrash, Hamburg (DE)
Wed 06.10.2021 Privatclub, Berlin (DE)
Thu 07.10.2021 Naumanns, Leipzig (DE)
Sat 09.10.2021 Der Cult, Nürnberg (DE)
Sun 10.10.2021 Club Volta, Cologne (DE)
Mon 11.10.2021 Backstage, Paris (F)
Wed 13.10.2021 Engine Rooms, Southampton (UK)
Thu 14.10.2021 Rebellion, Manchester (UK)
Sat 16.10.2021 Grand Social, Dublin (IE)
Sun 17.10.2021 Voodoo, Belfast (UK)
Tue 19.10.2021 Audio, Glasgow (UK)
Wed 20.10.2021 KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
Thu 21.10.2021 The Globe, Cardiff (UK)
Fri 22.10.2021 Underworld, London (UK)
Mon 25.10.2021 Metropool, Enschede (NL)
Tue 26.10.2021 Hansa 39, Munich (DE)
Fri 12.11.2021 Odal Rockeklubb, Odal (NO)
Sat 13.11.2021 Odal Rockeklubb, Odal (NO)
Fri 19.11.2021 TOU, Stavanger (NO)
Sat 20.11.2021 Ovenpaa, Kopervik (NO)
Line-up:
Jørn Kaarstad - Lead Vocals,Guitar
Bård Linga - Bass, Vocals
Olav Dowkes - Drums, Vocals
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/BokassaBand
twitter.com/Bokassaband