Erik Grönwall returns with “Who’s The Winner” - a powerful new track from the upcoming solo album Bad Bones, out May 22.
After years of fronting some of rock’s most iconic acts, Erik Grönwall finally releases his long-awaited solo album “Bad Bones” - a fearless and deeply personal statement marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in his career. Following the strong reception of the album’s first singles “Bad Bones,” “Born To Break,” and “Praying For A Miracle,” the full album will be out May 22nd.
Known around the globe for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Erik has made his mark as the frontman of Skid Row, H.E.A.T, and through his work with guitar legend Michael Schenker. With Bad Bones, however, the focus turns fully inward.
Built entirely on original material, Bad Bones is Erik’s most honest and uncompromising work to date - an album shaped by years of triumphs, setbacks, reinvention, and survival.
“I’ve fronted incredible bands and lived through experiences that changed me forever, but Bad Bones feels like the true beginning of my own story,” Erik says. “This album is 100 percent me - the good, the bad, all of it. After everything I’ve been through, I don’t really know how to make music any other way than honestly anymore.”
Musically, Bad Bones captures the spirit and energy of classic hard rock while delivering a sound that feels immediate, modern, and alive. Combining powerful hooks, organic instrumentation, and emotionally charged performances. From the defiant swagger of the title track to the emotional depth of “Praying For A Miracle” and the reflective honesty of “Written In The Scars,” the album captures every side of Erik’s artistic identity.
The album’s first singles have already gained strong international support from major rock radio stations including Bandit Rock (Sweden), Planet Rock (UK), and Star FM (Germany), while Erik’s upcoming live shows continue to build momentum. Two hometown performances at Cirkus in Stockholm sold out months in advance, alongside a growing list of festival appearances across Scandinavia and Europe.
More than just a solo album, Bad Bones represents a new era for Erik Grönwall - one built entirely on creative freedom, honesty, and a refusal to compromise. “Bad Bones is about identity, survival, and having the courage to stand by who you are. I do things my way and I play by no rules” Erik says.
“Bad Bones” is out May 22nd on all stream platforms as well as on CD, LP and colored LP.LIVE
Special thanks to Gröna Lund
Directed by Jakob Jakobsson Blom
Styling by Jenny Sandersson
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Call the game
The pieces are on the floor
No winners anymore
Out of time
We were proud
Chasing a starry sky
But dreams couldn’t justify
Our last goodbye
You win some, lose some
Cheer or cry
Who’s the winner now
Out of this fight
The winner now
Lost in the night
No more lines to cross
No races to be run
Cause now we’ve lost our crown
Who’s the winner
Heads held high
Even when odds were low
We ran with nowhere to go
Out of mind
You played your hand
But all I could do was stall
A draw that would break us all
And cross the line
You win some, lose some
Cheer or cry
Who’s the winner now
Out of this fight
The winner now
Lost in the night
No more lines to cross
No races to be run
Cause now we’ve lost our crown
Who’s the winner now
Who’s the winner
The winner…
The winner…
The winner…
You win some lose some
Cheer or cry
Who’s the winner now
Out of this fight
The winner now
Lost in the night
The winner now
Gone with the light
No more lines to cross
No races to be run
Cause now we’ve lost our crown
Who’s the winner
Who’s the winner
Who’s the winner
Now we’ve lost our crown
Who’s the winner now
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Lead Vocals: Erik Grönwall
Backing Vocals: Jona Tee, Fredrik Thomander
Guitars: Philip Näslund Bass: Fredrik Thomander
Piano: Jona Tee
Drums: Pedro Moyà
Produced by: Fredrik Thomander at Palma Music Studios
Co-produced by: Jona Tee
Written by: Fredrik Thomander, Jona Tee, Erik Grönwall, Ludvig Törner
Violin: Mattias Johansson
Cello: David Bukovinszky
Synthesizer strings: Mattias Bylund
Timpani: Mattias Bylund
Trumpet, Flugelhorn: Magnus Johansson
Trombone: Peter Noos Johansson
Orchestra arranged by Mattias Bylund
Strings & Horns recorded, engineered and edited by Mattias Bylund @ Studio 112, Jonstorp, Sweden
Mixed by: Peter Månsson
Mastered by: Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Audio Mastering