by Mike DaRonco

These guys are from Sweden, but they play straight-up, North American rock & roll in the vein of Grand Funk Railroad, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the MC5, the Stooges, and Three Dog Night. The Hellacopters aren't afraid to show the world that rock music is still alive with their added sheer intensity. And the raw power is present with Grande Rock, with not a single hint of alternative rock or '80s hair metal to be found.