Bullet (Swedish band)
Swedish heavy metal band
Bullet is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed in Växjö in 2001 by Hampus Klang and Dag "Hell" Hofer, who began playing together in 1996 in a cover band.
Guitarist Hampus Klang has also played in the grindcore band Birdflesh. Drummer Gustav Hjortsjö previously played in the speed-thrash band Talion. Ex-bassist Adam Hector sang in the hardcore band Path of No Return.
The band has played with acts Ambush and Dead Lord, who are also from Växjö.
Formation and early years (2001–2005)
Autumn 2001 – Bullet are formed in Växjö, Sweden, by guitarist Hampus Klang and vocalist Dag "Hell" Hofer. A little later, bassist Lenny Blade, second guitarist Erik Almström and drummer Gustav Hjortsjö joined the band. The band is created with the intention of playing traditional heavy metal inspired by late-1970s and early-1980s acts.
Summer 2002 – The band records and releases its first demo, Heavy Metal Highway, in a limited physical format. The demo is sold at local shows and helps Bullet establish themselves on the Swedish underground metal scene.
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