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Hailing from Massachusetts, Bonginator delivers a uniquely retro-futuristic blend of traditional US death metal with synthwave textures, 80s movie aesthetics, and 16-bit gaming sounds. Formed in 2021 under the leadership of Erik Thorstenn, the project has quickly carved out a distinct lane in the metal underground, drawing attention from fans and critics alike for its cinematic approach and relentless live energy.

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Biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour details below are designed to help you plan visits to venues across the US. Bonginator’s live calendar has become a fixture in the metal scene, including appearances at notable festivals like The New England Death Metal Fun Time Bonanza. While one 2025 Garden Grove show was canceled, the remaining dates promise a robust touring footprint through late 2025 with NO/MAS across a broad range of venues. Stay connected with Bonginator’s official channels for the latest updates and new music drops.

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  • Official social profiles: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X).
  • Press coverage: New Noise, Ghost Cult, MetalSucks, BraveWords.
  • Label: Testimony Records for the 2025 Retrodeath album.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Bonginator

  • Formed in 2021 in Massachusetts; led by Erik Thorstenn, with a 2022 EP/The 1986 Doink City Massacre and a 2023 debut LP The Intergalactic Gorebong of Deathpot.
  • Musical style combines traditional US death metal with synthwave, 80s movie aesthetics, and 16-bit gaming sounds.
  • 2025 album Retrodeath released (Testimony Records); 2025 US tour announced with NO/MAS across a wide set of venues (Oct–Dec 2025).
  • Notable live activity includes a 2025 calendar across the US, plus festival work (The New England Death Metal Fun Time Bonanza).
  • Social media presence active (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and consistent coverage in metal press (New Noise, Ghost Cult, MetalSucks, BraveWords).
  • One Garden Grove show in 2025 was canceled (Nov 18, 2025, Garden Amp).

The records

Bonginator Discography

  • Retrodeath
    2025 · Testimony Records
  • The Intergalactic Gorebong of Deathpot
    2023 · Testimony Records

The hits

Top Bonginator Songs

  • Pizza Time (ft. Belushi Speed Ball)
    2025 · N/A
  • All Cops Are Biomechs
    2025 · N/A
  • Blood Diner
    2024 · N/A
  • Zombie Party Rockers
    2023 · N/A
  • CHOPPED 2 PIECES
    2023 · N/A

Biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour details below are designed to help you plan visits to venues across the US. Bonginator’s live calendar has become a fixture in the metal scene, including appearances at notable festivals like The New England Death Metal Fun Time Bonanza. While one 2025 Garden Grove show was canceled, the remaining dates promise a robust touring footprint through late 2025 with NO/MAS across a broad range of venues. Stay connected with Bonginator’s official channels for the latest updates and new music drops.

  • Official social profiles: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X).
  • Press coverage: New Noise, Ghost Cult, MetalSucks, BraveWords.
  • Label: Testimony Records for the 2025 Retrodeath album.

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