Bossk (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Ashford, Kent , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Bossk is a post-metal group originating from Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, established in 2005.
History
Taking their name from a lesser-known extraterrestrial character in The Empire Strikes Back, Bossk introduced their first EP, titled .1, through QnotQ in 2006. They embarked on extensive tours alongside bands including Cult of Luna, The Ocean, Yndi Halda, and Baroness.
Their follow-up EP, Bossk .2, was released under Eyesofsound in October 2007. Following this, they performed across the UK with acts such as Devil Sold His Soul and Ephel Duath, as well as touring Europe with Cult of Luna and Humanfly.
In early 2008, original members Nick Corney and Rob Vaughan left the band after a tour with Kruger. The lineup was refreshed for a short series of shows in the Netherlands supporting Textures. May 2008 marked the band's 200th live appearance and their inaugural headline gig at London's Islington Academy.
Bossk ceased activities in October 2008 after completing two concluding performances and issuing the video EP .3 alongside a box set compiling their trilogy of EPs. In August 2009, they released a split record with Rinoa, featuring a soundboard recording of an unreleased track originally meant for their incomplete album.
The band reunited in February 2012, announcing a live session at BBC Maida Vale and scheduling two concerts. That year saw the release of the single "Pick Up Artist" via Deathwish Inc., an American independent hardcore label. Their first full-length album, Audio Noir, was subsequently released in 2016 through Deathwish.
In 2021, Bossk unveiled the album Migration and conducted their first headline tour since 2007 to promote it. They also appeared at the ArcTanGent Festival in 2022, followed by performances at the "Night of Salvation" pre-show during Damnation Festival and at Bloodstock Festival in 2023.
Members
- Current
- Tom Begley – bass guitar
- Nick Corney – drums
- Simon Wright – lead vocals
- Alex Hamilton – guitar
- Rob Vaughan – guitar and vocals
- Former
- John Simmons – drums
- Andrew Waghorn – guitar
- Sam Marsh – vocals
Discography
- Studio albums
- Audio Noir (2016)
- Migration (2021)
- .4 (2024)
- EPs
- .1 (2006)
- .2 (2007)
- Splits and singles
- Bossk / Rinoa (split release with Rinoa) (2009)
- Pick Up Artist / Albatross (2013)
- HTV-3 (2021)
- Compilations
- .1 / .2 (2008)
- Video albums
- .3 (2008)