Boris

drone music, noise rock, sludge metal, stoner rock

Japan Est. 1992

"Dense layers of sound collide with sprawling drones, creating an immersive auditory experience that pulses with tension and release."

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Pink

2005

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Career Arc

Boris's discography from 1996 to 2022

1996 2009 2022

Absolutego (1996) Boris / Tomsk 7 (1997) Amplifier Worship (1998) More Echoes, Touching Air... (1999) Flood (2000) Megatone (2002) Heavy Rocks (2002) 1970 (2002) Boris at Last -Feedbacker... (2003) Akuma no Uta (2003) Live at Shimokitazawa She... (2003) Boris / The Dudley Corpor... (2003) The Thing Which Solomon O... (2004) Sun Baked Snow Cave (2005) 04092001 (2005) Pink (2005) Boris Archive (2005) Dronevil (2005) Sound Track from Film "Ma... (2005) Bootleg: Feedbacker (2005)

Boris has reshaped the landscape of heavy music, carving out a sonic territory where the boundaries between chaos and serenity blur into a meditative experience.

Boris has reshaped the landscape of heavy music, carving out a sonic territory where the boundaries between chaos and serenity blur into a meditative experience. Their influence extends beyond mere sound; they challenge listeners to embrace the weight of noise while simultaneously finding beauty in its depth, inviting a diverse audience that includes fans of metal, ambient music, and avant-garde experimentation. Their approach is characterized by an unyielding exploration of texture and atmosphere, often pushing the limits of volume and density to create immersive soundscapes. This fearless innovation manifests in lengthy compositions that weave together layers of distortion, drone, and melody, each note resonating with a sense of purpose, as if each moment is meticulously crafted to evoke specific emotional responses. Lyrically, Boris often delves into themes of existential reflection and the human condition, using a voice that oscillates between stark sincerity and haunting abstraction. Their storytelling can feel both intimate and expansive, painting landscapes that evoke feelings of isolation or transcendence without relying on conventional narrative structures. The result is an evocative blend of irony and earnestness that captures the complexities of life’s struggles and triumphs.

Full discography

Boris's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

59 releases • 48 albums • 8 EPS • 1996–2022

Type:

Albums ()

W

2022

2R0I2P0

2020

No

2020

Love & Evol

2019

Dear

2017

Gensho

2016

Asia

2015

Urban Dance

2015

Warpath

2015

Noise

2014

Präparat

2013

Archive II

2013

Klatter

2011

Attention Please

2011

Heavy Rocks

2011

New Album

2011

Boris / Variations + Live in Japan

2010

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked – Chronicle

2009

Japanese Heavy Rock Hits

2009

Cloud Chamber

2008

Smile -Live at Wolf Creek-

2008

Smile

2008

Rock Dream

2007

Rainbow

2006

Altar

2006

Vein

2006

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 2

2006

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 3

2006

Sun Baked Snow Cave

2005

04092001

2005

Pink

2005

Boris Archive

2005

Dronevil

2005

Sound Track from Film "Mabuta no Ura"

2005

Bootleg: Feedbacker

2005

Heavy Metal Me

2005

Wizard's Convention: Japanese Heavy Rock Showcase

2005

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked

2004

Boris at Last -Feedbacker-

2003

Akuma no Uta

2003

Live at Shimokitazawa Shelter

2003

Megatone

2002

Heavy Rocks

2002

Flood

2000

Amplifier Worship

1998

Absolutego

1996

Heavy Rocks

2022

Black: Implication Flooding

EPs ()

BXI

2010

She's So Heavy

2007

Walrus / Groon

2007

Damaged

2007

Boris / The Dudley Corporation

2003

More Echoes, Touching Air Landscape

1999

Boris / Tomsk 7

1997

Boris and Barebones

Singles ()

Statement

2008

A Bao A Qu

2005

1970

2002

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Absolutego (1996)

Boris / Tomsk 7 (1997)

Amplifier Worship (1998)

More Echoes, Touchin... (1999)

Flood (2000)

Megatone (2002)

Heavy Rocks (2002)

Boris at Last -Feedb... (2003)

Akuma no Uta (2003)

Boris / The Dudley C... (2003)

Live at Shimokitazaw... (2003)

The Thing Which Solo... (2004)

Pink (2005)

04092001 (2005)

Sun Baked Snow Cave (2005)

Boris Archive (2005)

Dronevil (2005)

Sound Track from Fil... (2005)

Bootleg: Feedbacker (2005)

Heavy Metal Me (2005)

Wizard's Convention: Japanese Heavy Rock Showcase

Wizard's Convention:... (2005)

Rainbow (2006)

Vein (2006)

The Thing Which Solo... (2006)

The Thing Which Solo... (2006)

Altar (2006)

Walrus / Groon (2007)

Rock Dream (2007)

She's So Heavy (2007)

Damaged (2007)

Smile -Live at Wolf... (2008)

Smile (2008)

Cloud Chamber (2008)

The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked – Chronicle

The Thing Which Solo... (2009)

Japanese Heavy Rock... (2009)

BXI (2010)

Boris / Variations +... (2010)

Klatter (2011)

Attention Please (2011)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Boris sound like?

Dense layers of sound collide with sprawling drones, creating an immersive auditory experience that pulses with tension and release. Rooted in noise rock and stoner rock. Start with Pink.

What is the best Boris album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Pink" (2005). It's the most representative of what makes Boris worth hearing.

Who is Boris for?

If you're into noise rock and stoner rock, Boris is worth your time. Dense layers of sound collide with sprawling drones, creating an immersive auditory experience that pulses with tension and release.

How many albums does Boris have?

Boris has 59 releases in their discography, including 48 albums and 8 EPs.

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