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. ~ Jason Ankeny