Bison | |
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![]() Bison B.C performing at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, 2011 | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Bison B.C. |
Origin | Vancouver, Canada |
Genres | Sludge metal, stoner metal |
Years active | 2006–present |
Members | James Farwell (or "Gnarwell") Dan And Shane Clark Matt Wood |
Past members | Masa Anzai Brad Mackinnon |
Website | Bison on Facebook |
Bison (formerly Bison B.C.) is a Canadian sludge metal band from Vancouver, formed in 2006 by vocalist and guitarist James Farwell. Bison has released four studio albums and two EPs. They have toured with 3 Inches of Blood,[1] Genghis Tron, Baroness,[2] The Ocean Collective, Priestess, Coliseum, Weedeater and High on Fire.
The band was formerly signed to California-based Metal Blade Records.[3] They were released from their contract with Metal Blade in February 2013,[4] and shortly thereafter, reverted to their original name Bison.