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"Welcome to Grime Town" is the seventh album by Sweden's Grande Royale. Picking up where their 2021 album "Carry On" left off, the group now returns with 12 studio recorded cuts. With Grande Royale's signature blend of energetic Scandinavian garage rock and catchy songwriting at its core, the new material displays what the Swedish four-piece does best; straight forward, melodic, and explosive rock music. The new album features vocal performances by every member of Grande Royale, adding layers, depth, and variety throughout the record. The album is the first featuring new member Calle Rydberg on Guitar and vocals. As with their last record, Grande Royale has teamed up with Robert Pehrsson who mixed "Welcome to Grime Town" in Studio Humbucker. The band comments: "We've been told since we were young, that there is music far away, that no one has ever heard, and the magic required to explore it, is long gone missing. Even if we know it is only imagination, we may seek it in your eyes and keep the dream alive of a musical paradise. "Welcome to Grime town" might just be that rock'n'roll paradise."

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• For fans of The Hellacopters, Mando Diao, The Flaming Sideburns, Heavy Tiger, Imperial State Electric, Dead Lord, VOJD
• 'Welcome to Grime Town' is the band's sixth album in 9 years, and their fourth on The Sign Records. The label has other action/garage rock acts, such as The Drippers, Rokets, Liar Thief Bandit and more.
• Released on CD, and two vinyl colours. Transparent Red vinyl and Transparent Yellow Vinyl, each limited to 500 copies.
• Have been an active live act touring much in Europe and also got a strong physical market all over Europe
• Have worked with artists and producers, such as Nicke Andersson (Hellacopters, Imperial State Electric), Ola Ersfjord (Producer for Primoridal, Honeymoon Disease, Imperial State Electric), and Dregen (Hellacopters, Backyard Babies).
• Mastered by Ulf Blomberg Hoborec, produced by Grande Royale, and mixed by Robert Pehrsson (Death Breath, Thunder Express, Dundertåget, Robert Perhsson's Humbucker)
• Their last album “Carry On” (2021) got 9/10 in Metal Only.
• Working with several booking agencies all around Europe

Press Quotes

Thoroughly enjoyable with quality tunes, vocals and riffs

     —Velvet Thunder, https://www.velvetthunder.co.uk/grande-royale-welc

Respect the rock!

     —DEAF FOREVER, https://drive.google.com/file/d/18iJp2JN9w7dOv78ZY

From second one Grand Royale take you by the scruff of the neck, and show you what the phrase 'good time' means time and again in no uncertain fashion. And in an age when 'good times' are getting scarcer by the day, that's an important talent to possess.

     —THE SENTINEL DAILY, https://sentineldaily.com.au/grand-royale-welcome-

The Scandinavians rely on energetic rock'n roll paired with catchy melodies and subtle references to the 70s here and there

     —Hellfire-magazin, https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/grande-royale-welc

Catchy songs, simple and melodic, with a melancholy taste and surf touches

     —Rock Hard, https://drive.google.com/file/d/16mCQkAXqncHaKYQkr

...they kick out some cool refreshing to listen to rock that will give you that early morning rise and shine we all need to kick start our day

     —ERB, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l4G8_W824oojF25v4

Polished, Crafted; It's a more sophisticated strain of GR

     —CLASSIC ROCK, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-6RVp5PnyNpMbz5L

a strong collection of eleven no-nonsense, stripped-down Rock songs

     —FIREWORKS, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m2AX-Q3oYL-ZIatX

Sonically, this furious mix sticks to early '70s Detroit, nods to MC5 and early Stooges, borrows attitude from late '70s punk rockers, throws in a bit of Kiss glitter, and strives to bring the pace of Motörhead to the streets bring. Grand Rock 'n' Roll!

     —MÜNCHNER MERKUR, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1azwo2DQ2D4r-9Vyd-

Quite honestly, to take such an electrocution, so lively, so sincere, and at the same time so controlled and charming, here is a remedy for the current great depression.

     —Metal-integral, http://www.metal-integral.com/fr/chroniques/8657/g

Grime Town: the schools are terrible, but the record stores are fabulous

     —POWERPLAY, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZeluSdfqm4F477Vo

Nine years into their career, GR have got a mastery of their craft

     —Maximum Volume Music, https://maximumvolumemusic.com/review-grande-royal

one of the best albums of the year in its genre

     —Via nocturna, https://vianocturna2000.blogspot.com/2023/04/revie

The impression is lively and Grande Royale's music is high-octane

     —Sweden Rock Magazine, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Af0P7i8u_ohqMafnL

'Welcome To Grime Town', an album that has come to give you a kick in the ass so that you get up from the sofa and go out partying, to sing, dance and have a few beers with your colleagues listening to good rock'n'roll

     —Rock and Roll Army, https://www.rockandrollarmy.com/magazine/2023/03/2

In case the body asks you for a bit of march and sincere rock. The sixth album by this phenomenal quartet once again bets firmly on the most casual and catchy facet of rock, guaranteeing a most pleasant listen.

     —THIS IS ROCK, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8Me4AStYpeStFpzJ

12 more high energy cuts of their signature sound - straight forward, no-nonsense Scandinavian classic/garage rock

     —Metal Epidemic, https://www.metalepidemic.com/grande-royale-welcom

if you are in the mood for an upbeat, danceable rock and roll record check out Welcome To Grime Town

     —Musipedia of Metal, https://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2023/03/revi

What calls the fan's attention immeadiately is the high octaned and adrenalized music the band offers. Pure youth energy at its max

     —Metal Addicts, https://metaladdicts.com/grand-royale-welcome-to-g

'Tell Me,' brings the thunder. A song that hits the ground running and pushes the movement forward. 'Run Officer Run,' brings the heat and dances forward for the groove. 'Augury,' delves deep into the majestic movement of time and space.....

     —The Median Man, https://www.themedianman.com/grand-royale-welcome-

An exceptional record, which crushes all the commercial junk that is in circulation in one fell swoop. Hot stuff. Very hot. Difficult stuff to manage and contain. The Grande Royale have outdone themselves and prove what rock music is..

     —Suffissocore, https://m.suffissocore.com/scalbumreview/13613/gra

The sound is on-point. The production is right for each song, the musicians are tight. (...) Masterpiece

     —Metal Temple, http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/

But to call this band just action rock is not entirely correct though, as there's also some classic rock and good old rock n roll here. It all works very well though, and the songs are fantastic...

     —Hard Rock Info, http://www.hardrockinfo.com/reviews/2023/march.htm

Status Doom is heaps of fun, as riffs spin in a dizzy cluster, coupled with crashing drums and grainy vocals that rasp out through the wild, punky mix.

     —Louder, https://www.loudersound.com/features/classic-rock-

The mix of the Detroit rock scene of the 70s, paired with Scandinavian garage rock of the 90s and some sleaze, and the greater use of southern rock elements, makes 'Welcome To Grime Town' an absolute pleasure

     —Earshot, https://earshot.at/2023/03/23/grande-royal-welcome

Sonically, the mix is ​​70's Detroit, nods to MC5 and the Stooges, borrows attitude from the punk rockers, throws in a bit of Kiss glitter and strives to bring Motörhead's pace to the streets. Grande Rock'n'Roll!

     —TZ, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCIi1aMQMOWDFswFw

'Welcome to Grime Town' is a record that is a pleasure to listen to again and again

     —Markus heavy music blog, https://markusheavymusicblog.org/2023/03/16/review

'Welcome To Grime Town' delivers twelve powerful tracks, all reflecting the compelling style of Grande Royale. Rough riffs, electric guitars and dynamic percussion manifest themselves in a fiery explosion

     —Amplified Mag, https://amplified-mag.de/index.php/reviews/grande-

Harder rock with equal parts garage, 70s hard rock and action rock in the tool belt. Steady riffing and undoubtedly beautiful music

     —Ung Musik, https://ungmusik.se/recensioner/gor-helt-okej-ifra

The perfect soundtrack for mindless driving around on balmy summer nights

     —OX Fanzine, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o0nVI_6aWQ3ZKVICZ

Grande Royale has made rock an art form and through perfection they succeed with the balance number to combine the rustic rock branch of the 70s sprung out of the USA with the Scandinavian rock and then dust it with what is called vintage pop

     —Slavestate, http://www.slavestate.se/?e=5565

Fresh blast of Scandi-rock

     —VIVE LE ROCK, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b94Yf8yjz8ByoXH3o