{"title":"Boris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Boris\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoris formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1992. The trio of Takeshi, Wata, and Atsuo took their name from a Melvins song. They have released an exceptionally large catalog across multiple labels in Japan, the US, and Europe, including Diwphalanx (their original Japanese label), Southern Lord, Sargent House, and Third Man Records. The band has frequently collaborated with Sunn O))), Merzbow, Ian Astbury (the Cult), Michio Kurihara, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoris' sound is famously protean, moving between drone metal (Flood, Absolutego), doom metal (Akuma no Uta), psychedelic rock, shoegaze (Pink, Heavy Rocks), noise rock, J-pop, and ambient music. Even within a single album, the band frequently shifts dramatically across genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutego (1996, Fangs Anal Satan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier Worship (1998, Mangrove)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlood (2000, MIDI Creative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkuma no Uta (2003, Diwphalanx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink (2005, Diwphalanx\/Southern Lord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmile (2008, Diwphalanx\/Southern Lord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention Please (2011, Sargent House)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Rocks (multiple albums under this title: 2002, 2011, 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDear (2017, Sargent House)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO (2020, self-released)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoris vinyl pressings appear in numerous Japanese, US, and European editions, often with alternate cover art or bonus tracks by region. Pink in particular has multiple anniversary editions and reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Boris typically start with Pink (2005) or Akuma no Uta (2003). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/experimental-vinyl-records\"\u003eExperimental \u0026amp; Oddball\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boris-heavy-rocks-gold-vinyl","title":"Heavy Rocks LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album, 10 pulse-pounding tracks, highlight the very trajectory of Boris and their storied career - from the driving, fuzzed out Rock N' Roll opener \"She is Burning\", to the punk, raucous \"My Name is Blank\", Boris are heavier than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540847374519,"sku":"210000073021","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4099542-2837097.jpg?v=1781154477"},{"product_id":"boris-pink-vinyl","title":"Pink 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoris' iconic PINK available for the first time in a decade! Available for the first time ever as a 2XLP Double magenta colored vinyl LP pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540967600311,"sku":"210000101658","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4452794-3440870.jpg?v=1781154895"},{"product_id":"boris-dronevil-example-grey-marble-vinyl","title":"Dronevil Example 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the 20th anniversary of Boris' legendary album with the \"Dronevil Example 2LP\". This stunning grey marble vinyl captures the essence of both soaring ambient soundscapes and intense rock dynamics, inviting you to experience a unique auditory blend. It's a must-have for fans of heavy metal and experimental sounds, delivered in a beautiful 2LP format, making it a striking addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772768465079,"sku":"210000101657","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4452795-3440871.jpg?v=1782828155"},{"product_id":"boris-amplifier-worship-vinyl","title":"Amplifier Worship LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmplifier Worship is a critical chapter in the Boris canon. It is a testament to the group's bullishness in pushing metal to its uncomfortable and unfamiliar edges. And it's also undoubtedly one of their best. Loud, explosive, thunderous sludge metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785709891767,"sku":"210000053432","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/boris-frog-loud.jpg?v=1783045716"},{"product_id":"boris-no-vinyl","title":"No LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the heavy soundscapes of Boris with their powerful release, \"No LP,\" brought to you by Third Man Records. This vinyl captures the band's signature intensity and artistic exploration, making it an essential addition for fans of metal and beyond. Experience the transcendent power that critics describe as their most compelling work in over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785744855223,"sku":"210000062526","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4483101-3504200.jpg?v=1783045794"},{"product_id":"boris-absolutego-vinyl","title":"Absolutego 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the explosive power of Boris with their groundbreaking album \"Absolutego\" presented as a stunning 2LP vinyl. This immersive musical journey combines thunderous feedback and crushing crescendos, showcasing why Boris is celebrated as one of the most significant metal bands of the 21st century. Prepare for a sensory exploration that culminates in a surreal drone finale, inviting you to lose yourself in a remarkable soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785785782455,"sku":"210000053096","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3866179-2620620.jpg?v=1783045919"},{"product_id":"boris-heavy-rocks-vinyl","title":"Heavy Rocks 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoris returns with the explosive \"Heavy Rocks 2LP,\" a reimagining of their 2002 classic that marks their first dive into stoner rock. This vinyl iteration features a captivating blend of sludge, noise, and hardcore, all wrapped in a heavy soundscape that's sure to resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Originally released in Japan, this pressing invites you to experience the profound layers of their music with every spin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785839325367,"sku":"210000094734","price":41.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4235003-3169800.jpg?v=1783046066"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/boris.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}