Payin' the Dues is the second album released by the Swedish rock band The Hellacopters and their last studio album to feature original guitarist Dregen before his departure from the band to focus full-time on his other band Backyard Babies.

The Toy's Factory release also featured the bonus track "Oh Yeah Alright".

The band toured Scandinavia in support of the album with shows in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and Turpentines as opening act.

[4] Sub Pop re-released the album in the United States on 19 October, 1999, with an additional disc of bonus live tracks, while the vinyl release included the additional track "City Slang".

[5][7][8] The live tracks were recorded at The Starfish Room in Vancouver on 28 May, 1999, and featured Scott Morgan as a special guest.