The Norwegian rock-metal project Turbonegro was founded in Oslo in the middle 90’s. The lineup consisted of Hank Von Helvete (vocals), Euroboy (lead guitar), Happy Tom (bass), Rune Rebellion (rhythm guitar), Pål Pot Pamparius (keyboards and percussions), and Chris Summers (drums). They were influenced by music of Quiet Riot, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, and Alice Cooper.
In 1997 Turbonegro issued its debut full-length album entitled Apocalypse Dudes, which was re-released by the Man's Ruin label in the U.S. two years later. In 1998 the group split, but four years later the band was re-formed. In the 2000’s Turbonegro recorded and released such albums as Scandinavian Leather (2003), Party Animals (2005), and Small Feces, Vol. 1 (2006).
