Bokassa is one of Norway’s most exciting up-and-coming exports when it comes to hard-hitting, groovy and catchy rock music. With millions of streams on their last full-length album, ‘Crimson Riders,’ as well as supporting tours with Metallica, Bokassa is ready to take on the next chapter of their already buzzing story!
On the new single “So Long, Idiots!”, Bokassa comes through with a tight, dense rock banger, displaying the band’s undeniable energy while seamlessly transitioning into melodic choruses and tasteful guitar solos. Bokassa is a serious rock’n’roll powerhouse to be reckoned with in 2021!
Watch the music video for “So Long, Idiots!” here:
Singer/Guitarist Jørn Kaarstad on the new single:
“We are beyond excited to finally release ‘So Long, Idiots!’ to the world! A hook ridden rock anthem that’s made for singing along to live! We, as all bands, are eagerly awaiting to play live again and can’t wait to play this one on tour in September.”
The Norwegian Grammy-nominated band has gripped major attention by fusing polished punk, hardcore and metal riffage, stoner rock grooves and hooky lyricism – forming their own self-proclaimed brand of gritty stoner punk. Upon release, their 2017 debut ‘Divide & Conquer’ was urgently hailed by critics all over the world and placed prominently on several “Best Of” lists. In 2019, the band set a massive milestone when they were handpicked by Lars Ulrich to support Metallica alongside Ghost on their summer stadium tour across Europe, the UK and Russia. The legendary drummer hailed them as “his favorite new band” and described them as “Insanely f**king cool” after hearing the first album.
Bokassa is currently finishing up their upcoming full-length album, set to release in 2021 via Napalm Records!
Catch Bokassa live in fall/winter 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)
Bokassa are:
Jørn Kaarstad – Vocals / Guitar
Bård Linga – Bass
Olav Dowkes – Drums
Bokassa social media:
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Artist photo by Kenneth Sporsheim
Press release courtesy of Freeman Promotions / Napalm Records
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