# Bulletrain > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bulletrain > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bulletrain.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletrain > Source revision: 1338786817 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) For other uses, see [Bullet train (disambiguation)](/source/Bullet_train_(disambiguation)). **Bulletrain** is a Swedish [hard rock](/source/Hard_rock) band formed in [Helsingborg's](/source/Helsingborg) suburbs in 2006 by drummer Jonas Tillheden and guitarist Mattias Persson, along with singer Robert Lindell, bassist Tim Svalo, and guitarist Robin Bengtsson. Their music is influenced by bands like [Mötley Crüe](/source/M%C3%B6tley_Cr%C3%BCe), [Guns N' Roses](/source/Guns_N'_Roses), [Skid Row](/source/Skid_Row_(American_band)) and [Pantera](/source/Pantera). ## History In 2007, the band released their first EP,[clarification needed] *Johnny GoneBad*, produced by *Klas Ideberg* of the Helsingborg-based band [Darkane](/source/Darkane). The EP was well received, leading to local gigs opening for bands such as [Crashdïet](/source/Crashd%C3%AFet), Bullet and [Crazy Lixx](/source/Crazy_Lixx). In late 2009, the band released their second EP, *Turn It Up*, also produced by Ideberg. Later in 2009, the band experienced their first setback when bassist *Tim Svalo* left the group and *Emil Lundberg* replaced him. The band reached a milestone in spring 2010 when they performed at the "Rest In Sleaze" festival, dedicated to former Crashdïet lead singer [Dave Lepard](/source/Dave_Lepard), who had died. This performance led to a minor Italian tour and an offer from musician/producer *Chris Laney* (known for work with Crashdïet and Crazy Lixx) to record a single. On 16 July 2010, the band recorded "Even with My Eyes Closed" and "Take Me to the Sun" at [Polar Studios](/source/Polar_Studios) in [Stockholm](/source/Stockholm). Bass was played by [Therion](/source/Therion_(band))'s bassist *Nalle Pahlsson* after Emil Lundberg departed the day before the recording. While the single "Even with My Eyes Closed" attracted attention from *Georg Siegl* of Metal Heaven, the band faced another setback when singer Robert Lindell left, causing the project to stall. The band endured several difficult years. *Mike Palace* from Stockholm briefly joined as vocalist, but the geographical distance proved problematic. During this period, *Tim Svalo* returned briefly as bassist but left again following Palace's departure. The remaining members—*Jonas*, *Mattias*, and *Robin*—persevered and began recording their debut album independently. In summer 2013, they recruited [Växjö](/source/V%C3%A4xj%C3%B6) native *Sebastian Sundberg* and bassist *Niklas Mansson*. That winter, Bulletrain returned to Stockholm to collaborate with production duo [RamPac](/source/RamPac) ([Johan Ramstrom](/source/Johan_Ramstrom) and [Patrik Magnusson](/source/Patrik_Magnusson)), known for producing Crashdïet's album *[Generation Wild](/source/Generation_Wild)*. After *Buster Odeholm* of Humanity's Last Breath mixed the material, the debut album was completed and the results exceeded expectations. In summer 2014, *Georg Siegl* offered the band a second chance, agreeing to release their debut album [*Start Talking*](/source/Start_talking) on his Metal Heaven label. In winter 2015, Bulletrain partnered again with RamPac to record their follow-up album *What You Fear the Most* in [Riga](/source/Riga), Latvia. The album was mixed by Tobias Lindell (known for work with [Hardcore Superstar](/source/Hardcore_Superstar), [Europe](/source/Europe_(band)) and [H.E.A.T](/source/H.E.A.T_(band))) and mastered by [Vlado Meller](/source/Vlado_Meller) (known for work with [Slipknot](/source/Slipknot_(band)), [Metallica](/source/Metallica), [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson), [Pink Floyd](/source/Pink_Floyd)). ## Band members **Current members** - Jonas Tillheden – drums (2006–present) - Mattias Persson – lead guitar (2006–present) - Robin Bengsston – rhythm guitar (2006/2007–present) - Sebastian Sundberg – vocals (2013–present) - Niklas Mansson – bass (2013–present) **Former members** - Robert Lindell – vocals (2006–2011) - Tim Svalo – bass (2006–2009, 2011–2012) - Mike Palace – vocals (2011–2012) ## Discography **Recordings** Title Album details Johnny Gonebad (EP)[1] Released: 2007 Label: Independent Turn it Up! (EP)[2] Released: 2009 Label: Independent Even With My Eyes Closed (Single)[3] Released: 2013 Label: Independent **Albums** Title Album details Start Talking[4] Released: 2014 Label: Metal Heaven What You Fear The Most[5] Released: 2016 Label: Metal Heaven ## References 1. [Johnny GoneBad](http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Bulletrain-nom_album-Johnny_Gonebad-l-en.html) 1. [Turn it Up!](http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/bulletrain/turnitup.shtml) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141029111430/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/bulletrain/turnitup.shtml) 29 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine 1. [Even With My Eyes Closed](http://www.reverbnation.com/bulletrainrocks/song/18633131-bulletrain-even-with-my-eyes-closed) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141031030250/http://www.reverbnation.com/bulletrainrocks/song/18633131-bulletrain-even-with-my-eyes-closed) 31 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine 1. [Start Talking](http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/b_2/bulletrain-start.htm) 1. [What You Fear The Most](http://heavyparadise.blogspot.se/2016/08/review-bulletrain-what-you-fear-most.html?m=1) - [Bulletrain – Johnny Gonebad](https://www.discogs.com/release/4991374-Bulletrain-Johnny-Gonebad) - [\[1\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20141029111430/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/bulletrain/turnitup.shtml) SleazeRoxx.com Retrieved 28 October 2014 - [\[2\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20141031030250/http://www.reverbnation.com/bulletrainrocks/song/18633131-bulletrain-even-with-my-eyes-closed) ReverbNation.com Retrieved 30 October 2014 - [\[3\]](http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/b_2/bulletrain-start.htm) Metal-Temple.com Retrieved 29 October 2014 - [\[4\]](http://heavyparadise.blogspot.se/2016/08/review-bulletrain-what-you-fear-most.html?m=1) Heavyparadise.blogspot.se Retrieved 25 September 2016 ## External links - [Official website](http://www.bulletrain.org) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Bulletrain) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Bulletrain) - [Metal Heaven](https://web.archive.org/web/20060217203622/http://www.metalheaven.net/) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bulletrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletrain) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletrain?action=history)). 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