It all kicked off in early 2009 with Ricki Rascal, Jonathan, and an unholy amount of beer in
Jönköping, Sweden—because every good idea starts with bad decisions. Fueled by a mutual love for Motörhead, Guns n’ Roses, and other loud-and-proud legends, they set out to create a band that didn’t just play music, but caused hangovers. Throw in a splash of modern swagger à la Hardcore Superstar, and you’ve got music made for heavy metal parties and good times. The mission was clear: build a band that sounded like a bar fight between the ’80s and now. And win.
The band is probably most known for their sweaty, adrenaline packed and 100 % top fueled live shows and have been support to Electric Boys, Sister Sin, Art Nation, Babylon Bombs and Ryan Roxie amongst others.
The Chase
Shakedown Suzies released their debut album “The Chase” (recorded at HoboRec Studios 2012 by Ulf Blomberg from Grace.Will.Fall), on their own, in 2017 on a strictly limited 12” vinyl, digital and stream. Find it on stream/digital or buy the vinyl LP here in our shop!
The Chase – 12” vinyl LP
Back on track
After a five year hiatus, a friend convinced them to get back together to do a gig at the Rock am Red club in Jönköping which re-introduced the guys to the local scene.
Following the successful revival, 2018 started off with a bang at a packed Backstage Varberg and they quickly followed up by visiting in Grenaa, Denmark before coming home to support Electric Boys in Jönköping.
A business doin’ Pleasure
The band continued to play live frequently during 2018 and 2019 and a new album was recorded in late 2019 with Jon “Möjligheternas man” Solheim. Mixed and mastered by Andy La Rocque (King Diamond), A business doin’ pleasure was released in June 2020 on stream, digtal and vinyl.
A business doin’ pleasure – 12” vinyl LP
Starring
Ricki Rascal – vocals
Jonathan Mortensen – guitars
Agust Ahlberg – bass
Claes “Mads” Mattsson – drums