Supershit 666
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Supershit 666 or Super$hit 666 were a European rock supergroup
consisting of Ginger
from The Wildhearts
on vocals and guitar, Nicke Andersson
from the Hellacopters on vocals and drums, Dregen
from the Backyard Babies
on vocals and guitar, and Swedish producer Thomas Skogsberg on bass.
The only Supershit 666 release was an eponymous 6-track EP on Inferno Records released in 1999. They have never played any gigs, and a minimum of rehearsing and recording time was used for the record. The EP can be compared to the 1996 Hellacopters album Supershitty to the Max!
.
Although both Ginger and Dregen have repeatedly said in interviews they would like to record and perhaps tour under the Supershit 666 name again, due to the hectic schedules of all artists involved no firm plans have been made.
by Backyard Babies
. The song was originally intended as the lead track on a solo single by Dregen which was to be part of a series of solo singles released by the members of the Hellacopters as a homage to their heroes KISS. "Crank It Up" is a cover of a song by the 1980s American heavy metal band The Rods
. The EP also features backing vocals by and Nicke Borg
of Backyard Babies and Chris McCormack of 3 Colours Red
, and harmonica by Backyard babies drummer Peder Carlsson.
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
consisting of Ginger
Ginger (singer)
Ginger is a rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known for his band The Wildhearts.-Early career:...
from The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts are a British rock group originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica...
on vocals and guitar, Nicke Andersson
Nicke Andersson
Nicke Andersson , born 1 August 1972 is a singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and composer most known for his work as the singer and guitarist of the successful Grammy award winning rock band The Hellacopters as well as the former drummer for Swedish death metal band Entombed...
from the Hellacopters on vocals and drums, Dregen
Dregen
Andreas Tyrone Svensson , is best known as the former guitarist The Hellacopters and current guitarist of Backyard Babies and the newest member of Michael Monroe's band, replacing Ginger as guitarist....
from the Backyard Babies
Backyard Babies
Backyard Babies are a rock band, from Nässjö, Sweden. The band was formed in 1987 and over the years they have released five studio albums and won a Swedish Grammy. The band is now located in Stockholm, Sweden....
on vocals and guitar, and Swedish producer Thomas Skogsberg on bass.
The only Supershit 666 release was an eponymous 6-track EP on Inferno Records released in 1999. They have never played any gigs, and a minimum of rehearsing and recording time was used for the record. The EP can be compared to the 1996 Hellacopters album Supershitty to the Max!
Supershitty to the Max!
Supershitty to the Max! is the Grammis Award winning debut album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters, and was recorded in just 26 hours during February 1996 at Sunlight Studios in Stockholm....
.
Although both Ginger and Dregen have repeatedly said in interviews they would like to record and perhaps tour under the Supershit 666 name again, due to the hectic schedules of all artists involved no firm plans have been made.
Supershit 666 EP
Track listing
"Star War Jr." is an alternate version of the song "Star War" from the 2001 album Making Enemies Is GoodMaking Enemies is Good
Making Enemies Is Good is an album by Backyard Babies, released in 2001. A number of tracks were co-written by Ginger of The Wildhearts. The album contains big hits such as "The Clash" and "Brand New Hate". The album was produced by the famous producer Thomas Skogsberg...
by Backyard Babies
Backyard Babies
Backyard Babies are a rock band, from Nässjö, Sweden. The band was formed in 1987 and over the years they have released five studio albums and won a Swedish Grammy. The band is now located in Stockholm, Sweden....
. The song was originally intended as the lead track on a solo single by Dregen which was to be part of a series of solo singles released by the members of the Hellacopters as a homage to their heroes KISS. "Crank It Up" is a cover of a song by the 1980s American heavy metal band The Rods
The Rods
The Rods is an American heavy metal band formed by David "Rock" Feinstein , Garry Bordonaro and Carl Canedy ....
. The EP also features backing vocals by and Nicke Borg
Nicke Borg
Niklas Roger "Nicke" Borg, born April 3, 1973 in Nässjö, is a Swedish singer and guitarist in the Backyard Babies.-Life:While the Backyard Babies are taking a break, he works on his solo project Homeland....
of Backyard Babies and Chris McCormack of 3 Colours Red
3 Colours Red
3 Colours Red were a rock band from the United Kingdom. They achieved their biggest chart success at the end of the 1990s, along with other Britrock bands such as Ash and Feeder. The band was named by sticking a pin in a London listings magazine, Time Out...
, and harmonica by Backyard babies drummer Peder Carlsson.