The Hellacopters

The Hellacopters, a Swedish rock band, originated in Stockholm in 1994 as a side project by Nicke Andersson, a founding member of Swedish death metal bands Entombed and Death Breath. The initial lineup included Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass), and Robert Eriksson (drums). Dregen later left the band to focus on Backyard Babies, and Robert Dahlqvist ("Strings") joined in 1999.

Anders Lindström, also known as Boba, contributed keyboards, tambourine, and guitar. The band's first single, 'Killing Allan,' was recorded in December 1994 and released in early 1995 on Nicke's label, Psychout Records. They signed with White Jazz Records for their debut album, 'Supershitty to the Max,' which earned them a Swedish Grammy in June 1996.

The Hellacopters disbanded amicably in 2008 but reunited in 2016 for an exclusive performance at the Sweden Rock Festival. Robert Dahlqvist, who played guitar for the band for nearly a decade, passed away in February 2017.

After a hiatus, The Hellacopters announced a new studio album, 'Eyes Of Oblivion,' set to release on April 1, 2022. This marks their first full-length album with new material since 2008's 'Head Off' and the first with Dregen since 1997's 'Payin' the Dues.' Described by Andersson as a blend of The Beatles, Judas Priest, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Ramones, the album reflects the band's current sound. To promote the release, they will drop a seven-inch single of the lead track, "Reap a Hurricane," on February 4, 2022. A music video for the single was released alongside the announcement. The album's title track was released as the second single on January 17, 2022.

The Hellacopters' discography includes:

1996: Supershitty to the Max!
1997: Payin' the Dues
1999: Grande Rock
2000: High Visibility
2002: By the Grace of God
2005: Rock & Roll Is Dead
2008: Head Off
2022: Eyes of Oblivion
Compilations:

2002: Cream of the Crap Vol. 1
2004: Cream of the Crap Vol. 2
2006: Air Raid Serenades