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For the USA psychobilly band, see The Hellbillys.
The Hellbillies are a Norwegian country rock group formed in 1990. As of
2005, they have released nine albums and are among Norway's most popular
recording artists.
Their lyrics are written and sung in the dialect of the Hallingdal area of
Norway and there is evidence of influence from traditional (folk) Norwegian
music, giving a distinctive "Norwegian" flavor to their country music.
Their early albums often included songs originally recorded by country
music artists from the USA with the Hellbillies writing new lyrics in
Norwegian. Later efforts have included much more original material that
reflect contemporary Norwegian people and Norwegian life and issues.
They have also collaborated with musicians from the US: Mr. Rob Hajacos
from Nashville, who plays fiddle on most Garth Brooks albums, also plays
the fiddle on three of Hellbilli
