Gonga II - Transmigration

And so it was that after the release of 2004's critically acclaimed debut - which led to a Radio 1 evening session, several triumphant festival appearances and tours supporting Mondo Generator, High on Fire and Earth - the tides of fate turned once more.  Several worthy bass players came and went and the resulting struggle caused our cherished vocalist Joe Volk to escape the growing madness and despair that enveloped the band. Forced to seek solace in the Void, the remaining members of Gonga ruminated on the meaning of all that had gone before until eventually, using techniques both sacred and profane, we discovered a truth which in turn opened a door to a room wherein were performed unhallowed rites and alchemies...Assisting and playing in bands such as Portishead, Saddar Bazaar, Crippled Black Phoenix, Ramesses, the Flies and the solo projects of Joe Volk and Myopic_Void has provided enlightenment in times of need.  Transmigration, Gonga’s second album reflects the turbulence of these times…..  In a final display of defiance to the powers that sought our end Gonga recruit Peter Theobalds (ex. Akercocke) as Bass Overlord and Team Brick picks up the mantle let fall by Volk and the Transmigration is complete – Gonga is more powerful than ever. Vicious, explorative, free, visceral, thought provoking groove-laden and pounding. The true spirit of British heavy rock lives on in Gonga.

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