Album: Payin' the Dues by The Hellacopters (1997)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Payin' the Dues is the second album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and their last studioalbum to feature original guitarist Dregen before his departure from the band to focus fulltime on his other band Backyard Babies. The album was released simultianusly on both CD and on vinyl, however "City Slang" was only available on the vinyl edition.. The initial pressings were in 2000 units of clear smoke and 2500 units in purple vinyl. Two additional pressings were later available in two different versions of black vinyl. The Toy's Factory release also featured the bonus track "Oh Yeah Alright".

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Payin' the Dues is the second album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and their last studioalbum to feature original guitarist Dregen before his departure from the band to focus fulltime on his other band Backyard Babies. The album was released simultianusly on both CD and on vinyl, however "City Slang" was only available on the vinyl edition.. The initial pressings were in 2000 units of clear smoke and 2500 units in purple vinyl. Two additional pressings were later available in two different versions of black vinyl. The Toy's Factory release also featured the bonus track "Oh Yeah Alright".

Album: Cream Of The Crap! Collected Non-Album Works, Vol. 3 by The Hellacopters (2026)
Genre: rock
Format: Digital Media

Description: Remastered 2025

Artist Background: Artist from SE, known for garage rock, hard rock, punk, rock and roll

Musical Influences: Dregen, Mattias Hellberg, Danne Andersson

Related Artists: Imperial State Electric, Gluecifer, Backyard Babies, Hardcore Superstar

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: rock, 2020s, Digital Media


Album: Eyes of Oblivion by The Hellacopters (2022)
Genre: Garage Rock
Format: Album

Description: Eyes of Oblivion is the 8th album by the band which was released on 1 April 2022. 

This marked the first time the band had released a full-length album of new material since 2008's Head Off, and the first full length album with Dregen since 1997's Payin' the Dues.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, 2020s, Album


Eyes of Oblivion is the 8th album by the band which was released on 1 April 2022. 

This marked the first time the band had released a full-length album of new material since 2008's Head Off, and the first full length album with Dregen since 1997's Payin' the Dues.

Album: High Visibility by The Hellacopters (2000)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Polar
Format: Album

Description: High Visibility is an album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and the first studio album to feature the new guitarist Robert Dahlqvist. The album was released on both CD and vinyl; the first vinyl release featured the music on three sides and an etching of the band's logo on the fourth, the second was a 2×180g issue but without the etching. Both versions also contained the bonus track "No Dogs". There was also a limited edition from Gearhead Records on red vinyl without the bonus track. The Japanese version of the CD also features "A Cross for Cain" as a bonus track.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Polar


High Visibility is an album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and the first studio album to feature the new guitarist Robert Dahlqvist. The album was released on both CD and vinyl; the first vinyl release featured the music on three sides and an etching of the band's logo on the fourth, the second was a 2×180g issue but without the etching. Both versions also contained the bonus track "No Dogs". There was also a limited edition from Gearhead Records on red vinyl without the bonus track. The Japanese version of the CD also features "A Cross for Cain" as a bonus track.

Album: Overdriver by The Hellacopters (2025)
Genre: Garage Rock
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Overdriver is the ninth album of the band was released on 31 January 2025.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, 2020s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Overdriver is the ninth album of the band was released on 31 January 2025.

Album: Head Off by The Hellacopters (2008)
Genre: Garage Rock
Format: Album

Description: Head Off is the seventh and last album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The album consist of cover songs from acts that the band felt that everyone should know about and listen to.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Head Off is the seventh and last album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The album consist of cover songs from acts that the band felt that everyone should know about and listen to.

Album: Cream of the Crap! Collected Non-Album Works, Volume 2 by The Hellacopters (2004)
Genre: Garage | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: Cream Of The Crap Vol. 2 is the second compilation album from The Hellacopters containing rare singles, B-sides, EP selections, and other non-album tracks by the band. It was released in 2004.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Compilation


Cream Of The Crap Vol. 2 is the second compilation album from The Hellacopters containing rare singles, B-sides, EP selections, and other non-album tracks by the band. It was released in 2004.

Album: Grande Rock by The Hellacopters (1999)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Grande Rock is the third album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. Due to the departure of original guitarist Dregen, pianist Anders Lindström stepped in to record guitars under the pseudonym Boba Lee Fett. The record was released both on CD and on vinyl, the vinyl version was available in seven different colors depending on which country it was sold in. The Japanese release also contains the bonus tracks "Only Got The Shakes" and "Keepin' On". The Shock CD version contains "Makes It Alright", "Heart of the Matter" and "Holiday Cramp" as bonus tracks as well as two music videos on an additional CD-ROM.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album


Grande Rock is the third album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. Due to the departure of original guitarist Dregen, pianist Anders Lindström stepped in to record guitars under the pseudonym Boba Lee Fett. The record was released both on CD and on vinyl, the vinyl version was available in seven different colors depending on which country it was sold in. The Japanese release also contains the bonus tracks "Only Got The Shakes" and "Keepin' On". The Shock CD version contains "Makes It Alright", "Heart of the Matter" and "Holiday Cramp" as bonus tracks as well as two music videos on an additional CD-ROM.

Album: Supershitty to the Max! by The Hellacopters (1996)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Man’s Ruin Records
Format: Album

Description: Supershitty to the Max! is the Grammis Award winning debut album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters, and was recorded in just 26 hours during February 1996 at Sunlight Studios in Stockholm.
The album was initially released on 500 units of clear vinyl, followed two weeks later by a CD version. A second vinyl release was available in 1997 with 1500 units in white vinyl, whilst Toys Factory also released the album in Japan with a cover version of the Misfits song "Bullet" as a bonus track.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album, Man’s Ruin Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Supershitty to the Max! is the Grammis Award winning debut album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters, and was recorded in just 26 hours during February 1996 at Sunlight Studios in Stockholm.
The album was initially released on 500 units of clear vinyl, followed two weeks later by a CD version. A second vinyl release was available in 1997 with 1500 units in white vinyl, whilst Toys Factory also released the album in Japan with a cover version of the Misfits song "Bullet" as a bonus track.

Album: Cream of the Crap! Collected Non-Album Works, Volume 1 by The Hellacopters (2002)
Genre: Garage | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: Cream Of The Crap Vol. 1 is the first of two compilation albums by Swedish rock band The Hellacopters which contains rare singles, B-sides, EP selections, and other non-album tracks by the band. The follow-up Cream Of The Crap Vol. 2 was released two years later.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Compilation


Cream Of The Crap Vol. 1 is the first of two compilation albums by Swedish rock band The Hellacopters which contains rare singles, B-sides, EP selections, and other non-album tracks by the band. The follow-up Cream Of The Crap Vol. 2 was released two years later.

Album: Rock & Roll Is Dead by The Hellacopters (2005)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Universal International
Format: Album

Description: Rock & Roll Is Dead is the sixth studio album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The first edition of the CD came with a 25 minute bonus DVD entitled Poking at the Stiff and chronicled the second of the two weeks of recording the album. The vinyl release had seven different colors of the vinyl: brown, green, white, clear, orange, red and black. There was also picture disc from Sacred Heart Recordings available in a limited run of 200 units with the inner sleeve artwork printed on the vinyl and the songs "It Might Mean Something To You" and "Positively So Naive" as bonus tracks.
The song "I'm in the Band" is available as a bonus song in the game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and "Bring It on Home" can be heard in the game NHL 07.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Universal International

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Rock & Roll Is Dead is the sixth studio album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The first edition of the CD came with a 25 minute bonus DVD entitled Poking at the Stiff and chronicled the second of the two weeks of recording the album. The vinyl release had seven different colors of the vinyl: brown, green, white, clear, orange, red and black. There was also picture disc from Sacred Heart Recordings available in a limited run of 200 units with the inner sleeve artwork printed on the vinyl and the songs "It Might Mean Something To You" and "Positively So Naive" as bonus tracks.
The song "I'm in the Band" is available as a bonus song in the game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and "Bring It on Home" can be heard in the game NHL 07.

Album: By the Grace of God by The Hellacopters (2002)
Genre: Garage Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Polar
Format: Album

Description: By the Grace of God is the fifth album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The CD version of the album came in three different combinations of the red, white and black cloud and lightning design. The design would become a trademark for the band and was used on backdrops, merchandise, different record covers and in music videos. The LP version released in Sweden had a black cover and vinyl while the European version had a white cover and vinyl. Limited edition versions of the album in Japan and America also featured "Red Lights" and the Rory Gallagher song "Big Gun" as bonus tracks. Another special American version also featured an embossed logo, a fold-up digi pack and a patch.

Artist Background: The Hellacopters are a Swedish garage rock band that was formed in 1994 by Nicke Andersson (vocals and guitar), Dregen (guitar), Kenny Håkansson (bass) and Robert Eriksson (drums). Andersson (sometimes known as Nick Royale) had been the drummer for death metal band Entombed and Dregen was taking a break from his full-time band Backyard Babies. Dregen and Eriksson had been roadies for Entombed, while Håkansson was a childhood friend of Andersson's. The Hellacopters were initially conceived a... Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Garage Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Polar

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


By the Grace of God is the fifth album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters. The CD version of the album came in three different combinations of the red, white and black cloud and lightning design. The design would become a trademark for the band and was used on backdrops, merchandise, different record covers and in music videos. The LP version released in Sweden had a black cover and vinyl while the European version had a white cover and vinyl. Limited edition versions of the album in Japan and America also featured "Red Lights" and the Rory Gallagher song "Big Gun" as bonus tracks. Another special American version also featured an embossed logo, a fold-up digi pack and a patch.

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