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THE RIPTIDE RATS
Hailing from Kungsbacka City, Sweden, The Riptide Rats are an electrifying instrumental act blending action-surf, western, and rock 'n' roll influences. Comprising members from renowned bands Lunatones and The Chuck Norris Experiment, they bring a unique fusion of raw energy and cinematic soundscapes to the music scene.
Their debut EP, The Eastwood EP, was released on October 31, 2023, through the Spanish label Ghost Highway Recordings. The limited-edition 7" vinyl pressing included 300 copies—150 in striking orange and 150 in classic black. Fans can order their copies at www.ghosthighwayshop.com.
The track "The Riptide Rats Theme" also features on the Short & Swede 7" vinyl compilation album, released by GHR.
In 2024, the band unveiled a series of "Shed Sessions," culminating in the release of "Reef Rumblin'" on a collectible 5" vinyl, included with Under The Sun Fanzine. The momentum continued in 2025 with a split 5" vinyl single shared with the legendary Langhorns, featured in Colorado Instrumental Fanzine and GHR.
Anticipation builds as Waves Of Steel, The Riptide Rats' debut album, is set to drop on November 22, 2025. Expect powerful waves of instrumental rock that push the boundaries of genre and reinvent the soundtrack of surf and western-inspired music.
Players:
Gustav Wilhelmsson - Guitar
Fredrik Wallgren - Drums
Jocke Olsson - Bass
Erik Skoglund - Guitar
Official Webpage: www.riptiderats.com
Hailing from Kungsbacka City, Sweden, The Riptide Rats are an electrifying instrumental act blending action-surf, western, and rock 'n' roll influences. Comprising members from renowned bands Lunatones and The Chuck Norris Experiment, they bring a unique fusion of raw energy and cinematic soundscapes to the music scene.
Their debut EP, The Eastwood EP, was released on October 31, 2023, through the Spanish label Ghost Highway Recordings. The limited-edition 7" vinyl pressing included 300 copies—150 in striking orange and 150 in classic black. Fans can order their copies at www.ghosthighwayshop.com.
The track "The Riptide Rats Theme" also features on the Short & Swede 7" vinyl compilation album, released by GHR.
In 2024, the band unveiled a series of "Shed Sessions," culminating in the release of "Reef Rumblin'" on a collectible 5" vinyl, included with Under The Sun Fanzine. The momentum continued in 2025 with a split 5" vinyl single shared with the legendary Langhorns, featured in Colorado Instrumental Fanzine and GHR.
Anticipation builds as Waves Of Steel, The Riptide Rats' debut album, is set to drop on November 22, 2025. Expect powerful waves of instrumental rock that push the boundaries of genre and reinvent the soundtrack of surf and western-inspired music.
Players:
Gustav Wilhelmsson - Guitar
Fredrik Wallgren - Drums
Jocke Olsson - Bass
Erik Skoglund - Guitar
Official Webpage: www.riptiderats.com
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