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'''Carl Johan Grimmark''' is a ] guitarist born in ], ] October 14th, 1977. He has appeared with several influential ] bands including ], ], and ]. He recentley joined the band ] in ]. He also has been a special guest guitarist on fellow Narnia bandmate ] sideprojects ] and ]. He recently recorded his debut solo album that is set to be titled ''Grimmark''. 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 ]. 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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* '']'' (1998) | |||
* '' |
* ''The New Beginning'' (2012) | ||
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* ''One'' (2011) | |||
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* '']'' (1998) | |||
* '']'' (1999) | |||
* '']'' (2001) | * '']'' (2001) | ||
* ''The Great Fall'' (2003) (Not released in Japan) | * '']'' (2003) (Not released in Japan) | ||
* ''At |
* '']'' (2006) | ||
* '']'' (2006) | * '']'' (2006) | ||
* '']'' (2007) | |||
* '']'' (2009) | |||
* '']'' (2016) | |||
* ''From Darkness to Light'' (2019) | |||
===]=== | ===]=== | ||
* ''Legend Part III:I'' (2001) | * ''Legend Part III:I'' (2001) | ||
* ''Live in Deutschland'' (2002) |
* ''Live in Deutschland'' (2002) | ||
* ''Rarities/Revelations'' (2006) |
* ''Rarities/Revelations'' (2006) | ||
* ''Legend Part'' III:II (TBA) | * ''Legend Part'' III:II (TBA) | ||
===Various=== | ===Various=== | ||
* ''Guitar Odyssey: Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen'' (2001) |
* ''Guitar Odyssey: Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen'' (2001) | ||
* ''Return to Fantasy: A Tribute to Uriah Heep'' (2003) | * ''Return to Fantasy: A Tribute to Uriah Heep'' (2003) | ||
===Sanctifica=== | |||
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* ''Negative B'' (2002) | |||
* '']'' (2002) | |||
===]=== | ===]=== | ||
* '']'' (2003) | * '']'' (2003) | ||
* '']'' (2005) | * '']'' (2005) | ||
* '']'' (2007) | |||
* '']'' (2009) | |||
===Locomotive Breath=== | ===Locomotive Breath=== | ||
* ''Train of Events'' (2003) | * ''Train of Events'' (2003) | ||
===System Breakdown=== | ===System Breakdown=== | ||
* ''102'' (2003) | * ''102'' (2003) | ||
===]=== | ===]=== | ||
* ''Glory |
* '']'' (2004) | ||
* ''Hero'' (2005) | * '']'' (2005) | ||
* ''Into a New Dimension'' (2006) | * '']'' (2006) | ||
* ] (2011) | |||
===]=== | ===]=== | ||
* ''The Calling'' (2005) | * ''The Calling'' (2005) | ||
===Flagship=== | ===Flagship=== | ||
* ''Maiden Voyage'' (2005) | * ''Maiden Voyage'' (2005) | ||
===Planet Alliance=== | ===Planet Alliance=== | ||
* ''Planet Alliance'' (2006) | * ''Planet Alliance'' (2006) | ||
===Deep Effect=== | ===Deep Effect=== | ||
* ''Deep Effect'' | * ''Deep Effect'' | ||
===Grimmark=== | ===Grimmark=== | ||
* ''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=== | |||
* "']'" (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 | |||
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Swedish guitaristCarl Johann Grimmark | |
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Grimmark in 2009 | |
Background information | |
Born | October 14, 1977 |
Origin | Huskvarna Gothenburg, Sweden |
Genres | Heavy metal Progressive metal Power metal Neo-classical metal Christian metal |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals |
Years active | 1993–present |
Website | Official Website Official Myspace |
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
- Awakening (1998)
- Long Live the King (1999)
- Desert Land (2001)
- The Great Fall (2003) (Not released in Japan)
- At Short Notice... Live in Germany (2006)
- Enter the Gate (2006)
- Decade of Confession (2007)
- Course of a Generation (2009)
- Narnia (2016)
- From Darkness to Light (2019)
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
- Negative B (2002)
Rob Rock
- Eyes of Eternity (2003)
- Holy Hell (2005)
- Garden of Chaos (2007)
- The Voice of Melodic Metal - Live in Atlanta (2009)
Locomotive Breath
- Train of Events (2003)
System Breakdown
- 102 (2003)
Divinefire
- Glory Thy Name (2004)
- Hero (2005)
- Into a New Dimension (2006)
- Eye of the Storm (2011)
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
Martin Simson's Destroyer of Death
- "'Eternal Reign'" (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
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