GRUMPYNATORS is a new music phenomenon - MotorBilly - a mix of Hard Rock, Metal & Rockabilly. One of the key elements is Double Bass, which makes both the looks and sounds special.
After forming in 2011, the band has played at smaller festivals and clubs around Denmark. In 2012 Grumpynators joined the first half of famous danish rockers MAGTENS KORRIDORER’s spring tour. in 2013. The tour was followed up playing support on VOLBEAT's "First 5 Tour" at 5 venues in Denmark, with great success.
In december 2011, a demo EP with 5 songs was released (available online). In february 2013 the next EP "666 RPM" was released.
GRUMPYNATORS debutalbum will be released February 9th 2015 in Denmark - and it will be released in the rest of the world in april 2015.
Jakob and Emil has previously played together in the rockabilly band TAGGY TONES.
Jakob also appears on the latest 2 successful Volbeat albums, playing double bass on the two radio hit songs "16 Dollars" and "Lonesome Rider". Jakob also makes guest appearances live with the songs. Christian has previously toured with Volbeat as acoustic guitarist and guitar technician, while Per comes from the 90's Heavy Metal band JACKAL.
Inspirations are: Motorhead, AC/DC, Social Distortion, Metallica, Johnny Cash, Volbeat, Ramones, Nekromantix and a hell of a lot more!
Grumpynators are:
Emil Øelund - vocal and guitar
Per Fisker - drums and vocal
Jakob Øelund - double bass
Christian Nørgaard - lead guitar