James Burns – Vocals Eng Wei Chua – Guitar Christian Inglis – Bass Nathaniel Renouf - Drums
Influences
Deftones, Helmet, Korn, Incubus, Lostprophets, The Used, Finch, Prong, Sepultura, Pantera, Machine Head, Linkin Park, Thunder, Extreme, Send No Flowers, White Zombie, Soulfly, Slipknot, Slayer, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Portishead, Tool, Filter, Anthrax, Faith No More, Creed, Bush, Beastie Boys. Moby, Live, Story Of The Year, Metallica, 36 Crazyfists, Headswim, Prodigy, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine, NWA, Silverchair, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Killswitch Engage, System of a Down, Audioslave, Disturbed, Days of the New, Fightstar, Filter, Hed(Pe), Funeral for a Friend, Green Day, Ill Nino, Hoobastank, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Muse, NIN, Nonpoint
In 2004 their debut album was released through Casket Records - the spiritual home of some of the most well known underground metal bands in the UK. January 2006 began the process of recording their follow up album "Written Ignition". An album which will show a much harder and energetic side of Bohica to the world. "It wasn't a conscious decision, simply a natural progression after 'No Apologies'" states James. In fact the writing process continued after the first album was released and the band wrote twice as many songs than appear on the new album choosing to be more selective this time around.
"The most obvious thing to us is that we've pushed ourselves 10 times harder on this album with our writing and our performances" declares Eng Wei gratifyingly. "We're so much prouder and happier with this album and can't wait for people to hear it".
It was a dream come true having the album finalised by legendary Mastering Engineer Eddy Schreyer in his Californian studio, as he had previously worked on some of the bands favourite albums of all time.
With the release of "Written Ignition" in July 2007 it will reinforce Bohica as one of the UKs top modern metal bands.
"This Guildford-based four-piece outfit are steadily building a reputation as one of Britain's most promising alt-rock bands. Their second release brilliantly combines the anthemic heavy riffs of US bands like QOTSA with the grit and aggression of classic British punk. The hard work they put into their live gigs shows in their studio music; they bring that sense of relentlessness with them - check out "Chokehold (Through My Eyes)". 'Written Ignition' is packed with potential hardcore gems. There is a sense of melody and commercial appeal too, so these guys know where they want to go and it's not the bargain bin! There is also a bonus DVD of music videos."
– Neil Daniels - Rocksound Magazine
"Guildford's very own post-hardcore nu-metal bohican behemoth beat the Live & Loud bar into shape on the last weekend of June. Bohica is the band that never sleeps. They're always gigging, always touring, always writing...but they certainly don't let this tire them out, as proven at this simply electric gig. Judging by the crowd, the bands following is still healthy and still growing. The band have awesome stage presence, almost making the Live and Loud bar seem a little small for them."
– DV8 Magazine
"Nu metal – just when you begin to wonder what reason remains for its very existence, up pops a band who actually make a decent fist of it. Bohica produce some passion-filled, crisp and melodious songs, rhythms so bouncy your mum could do aerobics to them and energy so prominent she’d drop dead of a heart attack if she tried."
– Eddie Thomas - subba-cultcha
"'An Open Book' lays down the blueprint and Bohica are up there with Machine Head and Avenged Sevenfold - melodic metal of the highest order. 'Chokehold' sounds like an outtake from Trivium's debut album and it has a compulsive metal riff that would have even the most hardened ancient hack reaching for the smelling salts. Bohica make a compelling noise and they deserve your attention."
– Get Ready to Rock
"Without doubt, 'Written Ignition' from the excellent Bohica is a pretty magnificent and damn cool piece of work. Sitting squarely astride several aspects of contemporary rock, it's a totally polished, head-bangin' album that just begs to be heard."
– Toxic Pete
Hey guys, hope you boys remember me, I'm the guy that was singing with James? Haven't seen you boys in time was so sick watching you guys again. Wb Matty x Btw you guys fucking owned it at the plantation
Hi, We have suspended FLY until further notice therefore the gig on the 24th October 2008 and 12th December 2008 is cancelled we apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. We are looking for any suggestions and ideas to revitalise and improve FLY to increase the audience, please let us know if you have any suggestions or wish to be involved in this process. Thanks FLY
Hello! I just thought that I'd stop by and say hello and say thanks for being our friend :o)
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No worries! 28th June theres an all day metal fest at the Zeb bar (where u had a drink) Maybe give them a ring? If not when i visit the Joiners again will deff mention you for a gig sometime at the end of the year, See yo soon. Cheers ,carl,Hayley.
Had a great time sunday,shame there were not more people,anyway enjoyed your set and thanks for talking to us. See you soon, come back on a friday or saturday sometime.
aup guys. hows things? will you guys be playing in bedfordshire because i've told my mates how good you are and they want to see you play. p.s. bohica, YOU ROCK
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