Founded in 1998 by Wolfgang “XII” Pendl, BOON released their debut album "Romantic 42" in 2004. With their follow-up album "Beauty Is a Sign of Weakness" in 2006 the band reached a new level of heaviness. With the release of "The Almighty Love" in 2010 BOON finally achieved national and international success which led to several headline-shows, a two times nomination for the Amadeus Austrian Music Award and a short support tour with none less than the mighty AC/DC in Germany and Austria. "The Essence of Everything" was released in 2013 and BOON rocked some major festivals during that year.

Following a hiatus of 1,5 years, BOON reappeared on the scene in early 2015 with the EP "Red Alert" and a new line up... Playing shows all over Austria, including Rock in Vienna, Novarock, the Maifest and a special appearance in the Planet.tt Gasometer...

In the past years BOON has supported bands such as AC/DC, Kiss, Limp Bizkit, Accept, Clawfinger, Heaven Shall Burn, Mike & the Mechanics, Sepultura, Sabbaton und Volbeat in Austria and abroad and shared festival stages with legendary bands like Metallica, Hatebreed, Judas Priest, Rammstein und Whitesnake.

In 2018 BOON released their “red album” simply called BOON and played festivals such as Nova Rock and Kunstmue festival in the Summer.