Bombshell Rocks

All Music Guide:

Swedish punks Bombshell Rocks formed in the city of Västerås in late 1995, originally comprising singer Mårten Cedergran, guitarists Richard Andersson and Sami, bassist Mini, and drummer Chrille. Before playing under the name Bombshell Rocks, the group was called Down and Out. Shortly before self-releasing their debut EP, Who's the Real Bastard?, the guys added new drummer Thomas Falk following Chrille's decision to exit the lineup to focus more of his energy on skateboarding. The next Bombshell Rocks single preceded the departure of Sami, who was replaced by guitarist Thomas in time to record 1998's Underground Radio. The full-length Street Art Gallery appeared a year later (after which Andersson dropped out) and the gnarling City Rats and Alleycats was issued in January 2001. A more solid lineup consisting of Cedergran, Falk, guitarists Ola Hjelmberg and Crippe Määtä, and bassist Mathias Lind was also introduced. In early 2002, the ever-changing lineup circus continued as Andersson rejoined the group in place of Hjelmberg. Bombshell Rocks' third full-length, From Here and On, was released by the year's end. Cedergran exited the band to concentrate on being a tattoo artist, and the guys continued on as a quartet with guitarist Andersson picking up vocals. Sailor's Grave next released The Conclusion in April 2006.

Wikipedia:

Bombshell Rocks is a band that was founded in 1995, in Västerås, Sweden.

History

Before playing under this name, the group was called Down and Out. They did not waste much time and in early 1996 they came up with their first output Who's the Real Bastard, a mini album with six tracks on it and in 1997 with an EP called Going Up Going Down which were both released on their own label Noiseline Rec. 1998 Sidekicks Records signed them and released the Underground Radio MCD. In 1999 it was time for Bombshell Rocks debut album Street Art Gallery. Short after the debut Richard Andersson left the band and was replaced by Ola Hjelmberg. At this point Swedens biggest punk rock label Burning Heart Records took an eye on them and their unique Rancid influenced street punk sound. After an extensive touring phase e.g. with Millencolin, Dropkick Murphy's, 59 Times The Pain, US Bombs, and many more in Europe, USA and Canada they entered in 2000 the studio to prove that their debut wasn't a one-shot. On Cityrats And Alleycats Bombshell Rocks went on with their raw, fast, and highly energetic punk rock but this time the production was quite better. Maybe a result of their decision to work with the same guys as they worked with on Street Art Gallery: Mieszko Talarczyk (Nasum) and Mathias Färm (Millencolin) as engineers and producers. Tours & support for main acts like Blink 182, Millencolin and The Offspring followed. In 2002 they recorded their 3rd studio album From Here And On at the famous Tonteknik Studio in Umeå, Sweden (where Refused laid down their classic The Shape Of Punk To Come) and followed their path of political motivated punk rock anthems. At this time Ola Hjelmberg had left the band and the original guitar player Richard Anderson returned to the band. When Mårten Cedergran decided to concentrate more on his career as a tattoo artist and left the band in 2003, guitar player Christian Määttä & Richard Andersson picked up the vocals so the band could go on as a four-piece. With The Conclusion in late 2005 they proved to the critics that they could stand without their original singer.