Bonafide

BONAFIDE was formed by singer/guitarist Pontus Snibb in Malmö, southern Sweden, in 2006. Joining him is fellow guitar player Anders Rosell, drummer Niklas Matsson and bass player Martin Ekelund.
Their mission; to play Hard Rock the way it´s supposed to be played: True to it´s roots in the electric blues and early R´n´B.
In October 2007 BONAFIDE released their debut, simply titled "Bonafide". Immediately they became quite busy playing the Scandinavian club and festival circuit, and supporting bands such as Deep Purple, Europe, Status Quo, Y&T, LA Guns, The Quireboys and countless of others in arenas and theaters.
In January 2009 BONAFIDE locked themselves into Musicamatic studios in Gothenburg, Sweden with acclaimed producer Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, The Nomads) and began to record their second full length album, titled "Something´s dripping", released world wide through Black Lodge Records. The album raced to No 16 in the National Swedish Album chart, beating both Megadeth and Ace Frehley with whom they shared release date!
In November 2009 BONAFIDE embarked on a six week, nine country, 35 + shows long tour of Europe in support of the new album, that saw the band play clubs and theater style venues to great response.
Spring 2011 saw the band tour Europe once again. This time in support of the EP “Fill your head with Rock – Old, New, Tried & True”, originally planned as a single to promote the song “Fill your head with rock” (also included on the “Something´s dripping” CD), but the band booked themselves into a Stockholm recording studio, laid down some of their own favourite tracks by Humble Pie, Rose Tattoo and The Who, threw in some video´s and leftovers from previous settings, and Voila! – an EP was born that raced to the number One slot on the Swedish Midprice chart!
Early December 2011, BONAFIDE made their UK debut at the Hard Rock Hell Festival´s main stage. In all BONAFIDE did 10 shows around the UK, culminating in a show at London´s famous Islington O2 Academy.
2012 Bonafide released their third full length album "Ultimate Rebel" with continous touring around it.
In september 2013 the new critically acclaimed album "BOMBO" saw the light of day. The band is currently on the never ending BOMBO tour...
Some words from the critics:
"If the opening track “Dirt Bound” doesn’t knock you down on the first play, the following cut, “Hard Livin’ Man” will certainly deliver that one-two punch...This is the type of music that will make you want to crack open a cold one, and enjoy your weekend! Recommended!"
Hard Rock Hideout - Austin, Texas (US)
"Something's Dripping sounds huge and deserves to be huge. If AC/DC is sounding a bit stale to you these days then Bonafide is the perfect remedy. This is pure 100% crotch driven hard rock, and a must have for anyone that enjoys simplistic perfection. The definition of bona fide is authentic and genuine, judging by this release these guys couldn't have come up with a better name! "
Sleazeroxx, Manitoba (CA)
"Look, do yourself a favour right now; crack open a cold beer, plug in the air guitar and rock out with 'Dog', 'Straight Shooters' and the gung ho chorus of 'Hard Livin Man' like your life depended on it! To wrap this review up, it would be easy to do the clichéd routine and make a play on of the band's moniker but I'm not that predictable...oh fuck it, yes I am... 'Something's Dripping' is a Bonafide fist pumping, ass kicking, jaw-dropping monster of an album and, in the words of the band themselves, crank up the stereo and 'Fill Your Head With Rock'.....NOW !!!!!"
Uberrock, London (UK)
"Sweet production helps this album shine, a bright light in a shitty rock n’ roll tunnel. Think AC/CD and the Cult, and I think you’re about right. They have wicked hooks, strong riffs, and a singer who has the attitude to match. The opening track, “Dirt Bound”, sets up the album as a trucker’s anthem disc, something to hit the highway to. Just try to stay the speed limit, I dare you. “Hard Livin’ Man” follows, and keeps it going and going, but what classic rock (sounding) album is complete without a slower song roughly in the middle? “Elvis Chapel Blues” fills this requisite, but it’s not even all that slow.
Basically from start to finish Bonafide’s Something’s Dripping doesn’t let up. It’s an ass kicker!"
Funeral Rain (US)