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'''Carl Johan Grimmark''' (born October 14, 1977) is a ] guitarist. He has appeared with several influential ] bands including ], ], and ]. He recently joined the band ] in 2006. He also has been a special guest guitarist on fellow Narnia bandmate ]'s side projects ] and ]. He recently recorded his debut solo album that is set to be titled ''Grimmark'', where he also handles the lead vocals. Grimmark's style of playing, especially on Narnia's earlier work, is often compared to the ] stylings of ]{{Ref|Malmsteen}}, or under a more broad genre, ]. '''Carl Johan Grimmark''' (born October 14, 1977) is a ] guitarist. He has appeared with several influential ] bands including ], ], and ]. He joined the band ] in 2006. He has also played with Jerusalem on several occasions including Sweden rock in 2015. He's been a special guest guitarist on fellow Narnia bandmate ]'s side projects ] and ]. He recorded his debut solo album titled ''Grimmark'', where he also handles the lead vocals. Grimmark's style of playing, especially on Narnia's earlier work, is often compared to the ] stylings of ]{{Ref|Malmsteen}}, or under a more broad genre, ].


Grimmark is the main composer in Narnia, and on their album ''The Great Fall'' most of the lyrics were written by him. On their other albums the lyrics have been written by their vocalist Christian Liljegren. Grimmark is also given credits as a ] on several of Narnia's albums. Grimmark is the main composer in Narnia, and on their album ''The Great Fall'' he wrote most of the lyrics. On their other albums the lyrics have been written by their vocalist Christian Liljegren. Grimmark is also given credits as a ] on several of Narnia's albums.


Grimmark has become a highly acclaimed guitarist in the Christian hard rock music genre as more people are exposed to his solid technical abilities, which can be exemplified by the fact that he is credited for playing ''every'' instrument on Narnia's first album, ''Awakening'', and his unique approach towards incorporating a neo-classical sound into his music. Grimmark has become a highly acclaimed guitarist in the Christian hard rock music genre as more people are exposed to his solid technical abilities, which can be exemplified by the fact that he is credited for playing every instrument on Narnia's debut album, ''Awakening'', and his unique approach of incorporating a neo-classical sound into his music.


==Discography== ==Discography==
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* '']'' (2009) * '']'' (2009)
* '']'' (2016) * '']'' (2016)
* ''From Darkness to Light'' (2019)


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===Grimmark=== ===Grimmark===
* ''Grimmark'' (2007) * ''Grimmark'' (2007)
Solo effort by guitar phenom Carl Johan Grimmark, best known for his work with Melodic Metal band Narnia. This Album is what you would expect from Grimmark, excellent riffs and meaningful lyrics. Also, Grimmark handles vocals himself on this outing. Solo effort by guitar phenom Carl Johan Grimmark, best known for his work with melodic metal band Narnia. Grimmark handles vocals himself on this outing.


===Empire 21=== ===Empire 21===
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* ''Empire 21'' (2014) * ''Empire 21'' (2014)


Members: Members:


Ricard Hulteke: Vocals Ricard Hulteke: Vocals
CJ Grimmark: Guitars & Key's CJ Grimmark: Guitars & Key's


Andreas Ålöv: Bass Andreas Ålöv: Bass
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John Svensson: Keyboard John Svensson: Keyboard


Tobias Enbert: Drums Tobias Enbert: Drums



Genre: Melodic Rock/Metal Genre: Melodic Rock/Metal
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http://www.empire21.se/ http://www.empire21.se/

===Martin Simson's Destroyer of Death===
* "']'" (2023)

American melodic metal project founded by Martin Simson featuring Jørn Lande, Rob Rock, CJ Grimmark, Anders Köllerfors and Anders Johansson.

https://www.facebook.com/DestroyerOfDeath?mibextid=ZbWKwL


==References== ==References==
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Swedish guitarist
Carl Johann Grimmark
Grimmark in 2009Grimmark in 2009
Background information
BornOctober 14, 1977
OriginHuskvarna
Gothenburg, Sweden
GenresHeavy metal
Progressive metal
Power metal
Neo-classical metal
Christian metal
Instrument(s)Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Years active1993–present
WebsiteOfficial Website
Official Myspace
Musical artist

Carl Johan Grimmark (born October 14, 1977) is a Swedish guitarist. He has appeared with several influential Christian metal bands including Narnia, Saviour Machine, and Rob Rock. He joined the band Beautiful Sin in 2006. He has also played with Jerusalem on several occasions including Sweden rock in 2015. He's been a special guest guitarist on fellow Narnia bandmate Christian Liljegren's side projects Divinefire and Audiovision. He recorded his debut solo album titled Grimmark, where he also handles the lead vocals. Grimmark's style of playing, especially on Narnia's earlier work, is often compared to the neo-classical metal stylings of Yngwie Malmsteen, or under a more broad genre, neo-classicism.

Grimmark is the main composer in Narnia, and on their album The Great Fall he wrote most of the lyrics. On their other albums the lyrics have been written by their vocalist Christian Liljegren. Grimmark is also given credits as a producer on several of Narnia's albums.

Grimmark has become a highly acclaimed guitarist in the Christian hard rock music genre as more people are exposed to his solid technical abilities, which can be exemplified by the fact that he is credited for playing every instrument on Narnia's debut album, Awakening, and his unique approach of incorporating a neo-classical sound into his music.

Discography

German Pascual

  • The New Beginning (2012)

Fullforce

  • One (2011)

Narnia

Saviour Machine

  • Legend Part III:I (2001)
  • Live in Deutschland (2002)
  • Rarities/Revelations (2006)
  • Legend Part III:II (TBA)

Various

  • Guitar Odyssey: Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen (2001)
  • Return to Fantasy: A Tribute to Uriah Heep (2003)

Sanctifica

Rob Rock

Locomotive Breath

  • Train of Events (2003)

System Breakdown

  • 102 (2003)

Divinefire

Audiovision

  • The Calling (2005)

Flagship

  • Maiden Voyage (2005)

Planet Alliance

  • Planet Alliance (2006)

Deep Effect

  • Deep Effect

Grimmark

  • Grimmark (2007)

Solo effort by guitar phenom Carl Johan Grimmark, best known for his work with melodic metal band Narnia. Grimmark handles vocals himself on this outing.

Empire 21

  • Empire 21 (2014)

Members:

Ricard Hulteke: Vocals

CJ Grimmark: Guitars & Key's

Andreas Ålöv: Bass

John Svensson: Keyboard

Tobias Enbert: Drums

Genre: Melodic Rock/Metal

Origin: Jönköping, Huskvarna, Gothenburg & Borås, Sweden

http://www.empire21.se/

Martin Simson's Destroyer of Death

American melodic metal project founded by Martin Simson featuring Jørn Lande, Rob Rock, CJ Grimmark, Anders Köllerfors and Anders Johansson.

https://www.facebook.com/DestroyerOfDeath?mibextid=ZbWKwL

References

External links

See also

Rob Rock
Studio albums
Live albums
Related articles
Saviour Machine
Studio albums
Divinefire
Studio albums
Related bands
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