Bullet Bring Pure Rock 'n' Roll Joy to MetAle at Liseberg
There’s a certain breed of rock band that seems to exist outside of time — bands that channel the raw power, swagger, and leather-clad spirit of an era when riffs were loud, choruses were shout-along anthems, and guitar solos came with the full-body theatrics to match. Bullet, the pride of Växjö, Sweden, is exactly one of those bands.
Often described as hitting the sweet spot between Accept, AC/DC, and late-70s Judas Priest, Bullet aren’t here to reinvent the wheel. They're here to burn rubber with it. Their classic heavy metal sound is as unapologetically old school as their leather jackets and high-pitched screams. And if you had any doubt about their credentials, they opened for none other than AC/DC at Ullevi, Gothenburg last year — a stage most bands would kill to play once in their lives.
Full Throttle from the First Chord
This weekend, they brought that same firepower to the MetAle festival at Liseberg, turning the Gothenburg amusement park into a beer-drenched temple of hard rock. Some might say music is always better live — I’m not sure that’s universally true, but when it comes to Bullet, it absolutely is. This is a band made for the stage.
From the first chord, they were full throttle — no intros, no buildup, just straight into the sonic chaos. For a group that’s been around for decades, there’s zero sign of them slowing down. Their energy was infectious, their joy of playing almost surreal. Every band says they love playing live, but with Bullet, you believe it because you feel it.
Rock Star Swagger Lives On
Guitarist Hampus Klang deserves a special mention. If you’ve ever seen the Swedish game show På riktigt, you might remember him from an episode where the contestants had to spot the real rock guitarist among imposters. Neither guessed it was him — maybe because he was too obviously the real deal. On stage, he’s everything you want from a rock guitarist: big stage moves, a cheeky grin, and the kind of presence that sells every power chord like it’s a matter of life and death. A true entertainer in an era that’s running short on them.
Then there’s frontman Dag “Hell” Hofer — commanding the stage in true Viking fashion, but always with a warm smirk and a dose of Växjö-humour between songs. His banter gave the show a charm that balanced the intensity of the music. He’s the kind of frontman who makes you feel like part of the gang, even from 20 rows back.
Holding down the low end with attitude and groove was bassist Gustav Hector, who added muscle to every riff and didn’t miss a chance to throw in some rock ‘n’ roll charisma of his own. And behind the kit, Gustav Hjortsjö was a powerhouse — tight, thunderous, and relentless. His drumming kept the entire set charging forward like a runaway train, giving the band that solid backbone every great live act needs.
A Must-See Live Act
Leaving the stage after just 38 minutes, the band certainly didn’t overstay their welcome — but they quickly returned for an encore, including their anthem Bite the Bullet, sending fists (and guitars) into the air and wrapping up the night on a high note. In total, the show clocked in at just about an hour.
In the age of backing tracks and programmed light shows, Bullet’s performance felt like a glorious throwback to what live rock should be: loud, loose, and filled with larger-than-life personalities. If you’ve ever loved a screaming guitar solo or chanted along to a song with a beer in hand, this band is for you.
An hour of pure joy? You bet. Bullet delivered a masterclass in old-school heavy metal showmanship. And at Liseberg’s MetAle festival, they were the perfect headliners to remind us all why we fell in love with rock in the first place.
Rock isn’t dead — it just wears denim and screams like hell!
This show was shot with
Wider Shots
- Camera: Sony a7 III
- Lens: Tamron 28-75/f2.8
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- Camera: Sony a7R II
- Lens: Tamron 70-180/f2.8
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