Swedish rock band formed in the mid-1990s by Nicke Andersson. Key figures in the Scandinavian garage/hard-rock revival, noted for raw early records and later, more polished releases; initial run 1994–2008, reunited in 2016.

Founded and led by Nicke Andersson (formerly drummer of Entombed). Dregen is cited as a prominent guitarist. Reviews note founding bassist Kenny Håkansson did not participate on one later album. Lars Göran Petrov is credited in choirs on By the Grace of God (as mentioned in reviews).

DeBaser's reviews portray The Hellacopters as a seminal Swedish garage/hard-rock band led by Nicke Andersson. Early records get strong praise for raw energy; later releases draw mixed reactions for cleaner production. Compilations of non-album tracks are highlighted as essential listening. Recent output prompted debate about reunion-era polish versus original ferocity.

For:Fans of garage rock, punk and hard rock; collectors of Scandinavian rock and non-album rarities.

 Disappointment, bewilderment, and embarrassment.

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 They play without technicalities and put forward all their desire to make as much noise as possible: wild, angry, strong, belligerent.

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 Supershitty To The Max! launches Hellacopters among the most significant representatives not only of the Scandinavian scene but worldwide.

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 The title track, in my opinion, is the most successful song, thanks in particular to an ascending finale where the two chaotic guitars vibrate with sweaty passion for a wild and overwhelming Garage - Roll ride to be delivered to posterity.

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