Grumpynators is a Danish band playing Hard Rock inspired by Heavy Metal and Rockabilly. The mixture of the Metal and Old School genres makes a special sound and appearance because an acoustic double bass is used instead of the more traditional electric bass used in Hard Rock genres. Grumpynators was founded in February 2011 by Christian Nørgaard (Guitar) and Emil Øelund (Guitar, Lead Vocals). Soon after Jakob Øelund (Double Bass) and Kasper Jensen (Drums) joined. Christian first met Emil, Jakob and Kasper when Christian was touring with Volbeat[1] as acoustic guitarist and Emil, Kasper and Jakob was Supporting Volbeat with the Neo Rockabilly Band Taggy Tones. In November 2012 Kasper Jensen quit as a drummer in Grumpynators, and Per Fisker, who is a former drummer of Heavy Metal band Jackal[2] joined the band. Their first job was at Barnyard Rumble Festival (Denmark) in August 2011. This job was followed by small club jobs in Copenhagen. In March 2012, Grumpynators supported Famous Danish Rock Band Magtens Korridorer[3] on the first part of their spring tour. This was announced in Denmark's biggest Music Magazine Gaffa (magazine)[4] and at Universal Music Denmark's Website.[5] In August 2012 Grumpynators was playing for the second time at the Barnyard Rumble Festival. Grumpynators was chosen as the support act for Volbeat's "The First 5" tour in Denmark 19–24 February in 2013. This was announced on Volbeat's Facebook page.