Carljohan Grimmark: Germán Pascual - If The Sky Would Fall

Blistering guitar riffs, gritty melodies, and hooks big enough to catch a whale, this could be the followup to Narnia's 2009 release "Course of a Generation" it's pure melodic power metal bordering on melodic thrash, following up where the last Narnia album left off.Vocalist GERMÁN PASCUAL (Divinefire / Narnia / Mind's Eye) is set to release his debut solo album "A New Beginning" to North American and Europe via Nightmare / Sony / RED.
Blessed to have these special guest musicians joining on the album are Carl-Johan "CJ" Grimmark (Narnia / Fires Of Babylon / Rob Rock/ FullForce) and bassists Per Schelander (Pain of Salvation / Royal Hunt) and Raphael Dafras(Almah / Seven Horizons).

GERMÁN PASCUAL is a man with a very special voice, he's achieved much notoriety around the world, lauded greatly and likened with the greatest melodic metal voices of our day, like Ronnie James Dio, Jorn Lande, David Coverdale to mention but a few in international reviews. Germán was the last voice of NARNIA, a well known Swedish melodic heavy metal band, similar to Stryper and Rob Rock, The new music is hard heavy and melodic power metal without compromise. Germán was named as "the best metal voice 2009" by ”The Gates of Metal”.

Germán Pascual, born 1974 in Uruguay, raised in Brazil, and moved to Sweden with his family at an early age. At five years old, Germán sang to the radio with everything… popular music to opera even classical music. In 1994 Germán began an education in voice and music. Longing for Sweden again, he returned to look for work and a way back into music, doing a short stint with a Rap artist D.J. Mendez, but his friends helped him realize… he was meant for metal.
Starting music as a drummer in a thrash band at 15, he was invited to try out for a much better band rehearsing next door as a vocalist when they overheard him screaming next door. It was to be his destiny, the band next door was MINDS EYE. In 2008 NARNIA needed a singer, and through a good friend Germán  made contact with Narnia guitarist C.J Grimmark. The rest is history… “Course of a Generation”  by Narnia was launched in late 2009.  Feeling blessed to have found this great situation in Narnia, Germán was stunned when the band decided to end all activity. In addition to music, Germán works with the less fortunate, the homeless, and in drug addiction.

Recorded in Germán’s studio "Camel wash studios", Engineered and produced by Germán Pascual & Raphael Dafras,. Mixed and mastered by Thomas Plec Johansson in "The Panic Room" (Sweden).

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Carljohan Grimmark: appears on Germán Pascual A New Beginning debut

Germán PascualA New Beginning

Nightmare / Sony / REDRelease: 9 October 2012

Blistering guitar riffs, gritty melodies, and hooks big enough to catch a whale, this could be the followup to Narnia's 2009 release "Course of a Generation" it's pure melodic power metal bordering on melodic thrash, following up where the last Narnia album left off.
Vocalist GERMÁN PASCUAL (Divinefire / Narnia / Mind's Eye) is set to release his debut solo album "A New Beginning" to North American and Europe via Nightmare / Sony / RED.
Blessed to have these special guest musicians joining on the album are Carl-Johan "CJ" Grimmark (Narnia / Fires Of Babylon / Rob Rock) and bassists Per Schelander (Pain of Salvation / Royal Hunt) and Raphael Dafras (Almah / Seven Horizons) GERMÁN PASCUAL is a man with a very special voice, he's achieved much notoriety around the world, lauded greatly and likened with the greatest melodic metal voices of our day, like Ronnie James Dio, Jorn Lande, David Coverdale to mention but a few in international reviews. Germán was the last voice of NARNIA, a well known Swedish melodic heavy metal band, similar to Stryper and Rob Rock, The new music is hard heavy and melodic power metal without compromise. Germán was named as "the best metal voice 2009" by ”The Gates of Metal”.
 
Germán Pascual, born 1974 in Uruguay, raised in Brazil, and moved to Sweden with his family at an early age. At five years old, Germán sang to the radio with everything… popular music to opera even classical music. In 1994 Germán began an education in voice and music. Longing for Sweden again, he returned to look for work and a way back into music, doing a short stint with a Rap artist D.J. Mendez, but his friends helped him realize… he was meant for metal.
Starting music as a drummer in a thrash band at 15, he was invited to try out for a much better band rehearsing next door as a vocalist when they overheard him screaming next door. It was to be his destiny, the band next door was MINDS EYE. In 2008 NARNIA needed a singer, and through a good friend Germán  made contact with Narnia guitarist C.J Grimmark. The rest is history… “Course of a Generation”  by Narnia was launched in late 2009.  Feeling blessed to have found this great situation in Narnia, Germán was stunned when the band decided to end all activity. In addition to music, Germán works with the less fortunate, the homeless, and in drug addiction.
 
Recorded in Germán’s studio "Camel wash studios", Engineered and produced by Germán Pascual & Raphael Dafras,. Mixed and mastered by Thomas Plec Johansson in "The Panic Room" (Sweden).

Internet:
http://www.germanpascual.com/
www.facebook.com/g.pascual.vocal
www.twitter.com/germanpascual
www.myspace.com/germanpascual

Stefan Rosqvist,Carljohan Grimmark: all change, Stefan takes up the role of lead guitar player

About  https://www.facebook.com/fullforcesweden
FULLFORCE working on second album to be released in 2012!!! Earlier this year CJ Grimmark was replaced by guitarplayer Stefan Rosqvist!!

Biography
The Swedish Metal band FULLFORCE was initially formed in late 2008 by Stefan Elmgren (ex Hammerfall), Magnus Rosén (ex Hammerfall, X World 5) and Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, ex Planet Alliance). Mike and Stefan started to compose songs right away, as everything clicked really well on a musical and personal level between the members. In early 2009 they talked to legendary drummer and friend Anders ...See more
DescriptionFULLFORCE is a new band on the metalscene but, the members consists of some veterans in the music biz like Anders Johansson (ex Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Hammerfall), Stefan Elmgren (ex Hammerfall), CJ Grimmark (ex Narnia), Tommy Larsson (ex Heed) and leadsinger Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, ex Planet Alliance). FULLFORCE is aiming high and is here to stay!! If you're into melodic, catchy heavy metal with strong hooks then FULLFORCE is da shit for you!!
Band interestsFULLFORCE working on second album!!!
Artists we also likeJudas Priest, Symphony X, Iron Maiden, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Queensryche, Scorpions, Helloween, Dream Theater, Black Sabbath, Dio...

Last Thursday Mike and Stefan Rosqvist attended at the opening party for HOUSE OF RAWK which is run by FULLFORCEs clothing sponsor RAWK INK/Xzavier. In the middle you see Rawk Ink presidents Patrik & Cattis Borgkvist. The picture of Mike is a Canvas art and is a gift to House Of Rawk from PHOTO BY GEDDA and Mike

Stefan Rosqvist bio: http://www.fullforce.se/?page_id=6

FULLFORCE announces Stefan Rosqvist as new guitarplayer to replace CJ Grimmark!!

Carljohan Grimmark: Working with Fullforce

to give You a brief update I have had the chance to make an album and tour with the new swedish metal band FULLFORCE.​​The guys in the band are Mike Anderson, vocals (Cloudscape), Anders Johansson (Hammerfall, ex Yngwie Malmsteens Rising Force) Stefan Elmgren (ex Hammerfall) and Tommy Larsson (ex Heed). Keep Your eyes open for Fullforce in the future. I've had a truly GREAT time and lots of fun with these guys.​​ ​​I also had the great opportunity to play guitars AND keyboards with christian rock pioneers JERUSALEM in the summer of 2011 http://www.myspace.com/grimmark

Carljohan Grimmark,Stefan Elmgren: Fullforce CD details

The new Swedish melodic metal outfit featuring Mike Andersson on vocals, Stefan Elmgren on guitar, Anders Johansson on drums, Carl-Johan Grimmark on guitar, and Tommy Larsson on bass — can be streamed http://www.amillionvoices.se/fullforce/ . The track comes off the band's debut album, "One", which will be released on June 20 in Germany, June 23 in the rest of Europe and June 28 in USA/Canada via SPV/Steamhammer.

FULLFORCE describes its music as "a genuine blend of traditional, catchy heavy metal [and] more updated melodic metal with some ethnic touches which will make them a standout within the genre."

"One" track listing:

01. Mythomaniac (4:02)
02. None Of Your Concern (3:35)
03. Heart And Soul (3:31)
04. Oblivion (4:53)
05. Open Your Eyes (4:25)
06. Rain (4:33)
07. Suffering In Silence (3:06)
08. Walls Of Secrets (4:33)
09. Father Spirit (4:51)
10. Bleed (5:07)
11. Into The Cradle (5:01)
12. Best Of Times (iTunes bonus track) (3:49)

Carljohan Grimmark: working with Masterplan

C.J. Grimmark (guitar, keyboards) of NARNIA has collaborated with MASTERPLAN on a song called "Fiddle Of Time", to be included on the forthcoming MASTERPLAN album, "Time To Be King".

"Time To Be King" will be released on May 21 via AFM Records. The CD's first single, "Far From The End Of The World", was issued on April 16.

"Time To Be King" track listing:

01. Time To Be King
02. Fiddle Of Time
03. Lonely Winds of War
04. Blue Europa
05. Far From The End Of The World
06. The Dark Road
07. Under The Moon
08. Blow Your Winds
09. The Black One
10. The Sun Is In Your Hands
11. Kisses From You (bonus track)
12. Never Walk Alone (Japanese bonus track)

Carljohan Grimmark: Narnia is over

C.J. Grimmark (guitar, keyboards) of Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA has issued the following update:

"Some of you may have heard rumors, and some of you may be surprised by what you're about to read.

"We confirm today that we're facing the end of the journey of this band.

"We want to thank all our fans, friends and our families who stood behind us all the time. Thank you for believing.

"The decision was made around New Year '09/'10.

"It's time to move on. Music business is tough, and it's getting tougher every day. But it's also the greatest business to be in thanks to the crowds and the people we've met along this long road.

"Thank you for sharing your stories and for letting our music and message be a part of your lives.

"Last summer, after a concert, a guy around the age of 20-25 walked up to me, thanked me for the show and said, 'I listened a lot to you guys when I was a kid'. (...and I thought WE were still kids...hey, wake up.) :)

"To celebrate this long journey, we will do ONE more concert that will serve as the grand finale of NARNIA. The event has been chosen with great care and we hope to announce this... soon ;)

"Stay tuned, God bless... over and out."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138568

Carljohan Grimmark: rob rock dvd appearence

Rob will promote "The Voice Of Melodic Metal" with an appearance at the ProgPower USA IX festival on September 11-12, 2009 in Atlanta. He will take part in a signing session on Friday, September 11 at 7:45 p.m. and will also perform as a guest singer with CRIMSON GLORY later that night.

Rob Rock Live DVD Promo "TheVoice of Melodic Metal" ProgpowerUSA IX


Rob's first official DVD release since the "voice of melodic metal" began his 20-year singing career, "The Voice Of Melodic Metal - Live In Atlanta" includes bonus interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and selections from current and past bands, tours, rehearsals and concert footage that has been previously unreleased. This is also Rob's first-ever live CD and features song performances from his four acclaimed solo albums and other selections from his past studio recordings.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Garden Of Chaos
02. First Winds Of The End Of Time
03. Rock The Earth
04. In The Night
05. Slayer Of Souls
06. Judgment Day
07. Only A Matter Of Time
08. This Time Is The Last Time
09. Savior's Call
10. Metal Breed
11. I'm A Warrior

Check out the cover artwork below.

Rob's band for the ProgPower concert consisted of the following musicians:

Tracy Shell - Drums
CJ Grimmark (NARNIA) - Guitar
Andreas Olsson Passmark (DIVINEFIRE, NARNIA) - Bass
Peter Halgren - Guitar
Rob Rock - Vocals

Carljohan Grimmark: narnia interview

Carl Johan Grimmark: The title was actually decided when the album was almost done. It’s a game with words similar to the title of the song "Curse of a generation". I don’t want to explain too much, but the title can relate to that songs, but just as well have its own message. MOST of the themes in general are pretty based on pretty down-to-earth reflections on life and society, from the perspective of the writer. (Mostly myself, but also our former singer Christian) full interview

Carljohan Grimmark: why downloading does not work!

Posted by Narnia... Regarding illegal downloading...:

Maybe it's not "politically correct" in the eyes of some people, but we feel that we'd like to share some thoughts from "the inside" regarding this matter:

Just let us try to explain that for a band of our size, every sold copy counts... If You purchase our music legally we can assure You that Your support means a lot to us. The money that we recieve from the copy that You buy, will be used to cover the costs of making that actual album, and it can help us to keep making records.

We're obviously not "in this for the money" - if so we would have chosen the wrong business.
So please, support us and other bands in the best way You can - buy simply buying our music and merchandise legally, in the store or at legal online services where You can pay a small rate per song, or for a full album.

Regarding statements made by some people saying that "illegal downloading is ok and hurts no one" - we don't think they have considered the situation of the thousands of smaller bands, contantly struggling small budgets.

Also let us give a BIG MEGA THANK YOU to all of You who chose to buy our records in the past!
We truly appreciate it and we hope You have enjoyed our music!


Thanks for Your attention and understanding
Best regards
NARNIA

Carljohan Grimmark: narnia cd details and tour dates

News:
18-05-2009:

Finally we can proudly announce the track listing and cover artwork of our new album "Course of a generation", below. The artwork was made my Carlos Barbosa/Artiside, Brazil and the logo was redesigned by Rainer Mittelstädt, InLine design, Germany. The album has now been mixed by Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd at legendary Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden - and the result is simply: the NARNIA album we've been waiting for! Studio Fredman has been the choice of bands like In Flames, Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir and many others.

The songs are:

1. Sail around the world
2. When the stars are falling
3. Curse of a generation
4. Scared
5. Kings will come
6. Rain
7. Armageddon
8. One way to freedom
9. Miles away
10. Behind the curtain

Tour Dates:

Jul 17 2009 6:00P Jesusrock Kramfors, SE
Aug 7 2009 6:00P Frizon Kumla/Örebro, SE
Sep 5 2009 6:00P Zaragon Rock Club Jönköping, SE
Sep 18 2009 6:00P Club Monster Gävle, SE
Sep 19 2009 6:00P Metal Sanctuary, Folkets Hus Kumla, SE, Örebro län
Oct 2 2009 6:00P Pub Anchor Stockholm, SE
Oct 3 2009 6:00P Pub Anchor Stockholm, SE
Oct 16 2009 6:00P TBA TBA
Oct 17 2009 6:00P TBA Jönköping, SE
Oct 30 2009 6:00P TBA TBA
Nov 13 2009 6:00P TBA TBA
Nov 14 2009 6:00P Brainstorm Festival Apeldoorn, NL

Carljohan Grimmark: narnia live solo 2003

News:
01-01-2009:
Carljohan Grimmark of Narnia playing a guitar solo. Live in Owen, Germany, 2003.

Carl Johan Grimmark guitar solo

Carljohan Grimmark: narnia new vocalist announced

News:
29-08-2008:
Brave words post Narnia's new lead singer:

"Finally - the day has come! We are happy to announce that the new Narnia line-up is now complete! The singer who will join us on our way into the second chapter of Narnia is Germán Pascual.

Germán truly shares our vision and has shown us that he can handle old Narnia-songs with finesse, but most importantly that he fits perfectly with the material of our coming album.

Carljohan Grimmark: rob rock garden of chaos mini tour

News:
15-08-2008:
Komodo rock posts:
Metal vocalist Rob Rock (Driver, Impellitteri, M.A.R.S.) has issued the following update:

"The Rob Rock band will play three US shows in September, including a live CD/DVD shoot in Atlanta, GA at the Progpower USA festival on Saturday, September 27th.
The band will include drummer powerhouse Uli Kusch (Masterplan, Helloween), guitarist/producer CJ Grimmark (Narnia) , bassist Andreas Olsson Passmark (Divinefire, Narnia), guitarist Peter Halgren and vocalist Rob Rock.

The DVD/Live CD is planned for a 2009 release on AFM Records.

There will be two warm-up shows in Central Florida, one at The Haven in Orlando on Wednesday September 24th (with Luna Dementia, VIO7 and Dirrty Hairy), and one at Bourbon Street in Tampa/St. Pete area on Thursday September 25th (with Andromeda and Vio7).

Carljohan Grimmark: moving home on myspace

News:
08-06-2008:
Carljohan Grimmark is moving MySpace: www.myspace.com/cjgrimmark... sign up to the new address.



upcoming gigs
Aug 2 2008 8:00P Folkets Park Ljusdal
Sep 27 2008 8:00P Progpower USA - Center Stage Atlanta

Carljohan Grimmark: return of the prince

News:
09-04-2008:
As posted on myspace.com/narniaofficial

In the studio...Current mood: stoked

We are happy to announce that we have a bunch of new songs and that we have started the recording of our 6th studio album!!! The songs are heading in an up-tempo, aggressive but melodic direction. This time no one less than Fredrik Nordström (Studio Fredman) will be involved in finalizing the record. He’s famous all over the place for his work with In Flames, Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc etc and we’re excited to have him in the boat.

Carl Johan Grimmark playing "The End of the Age"


A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to see us at the LEGENDS OF ROCK-festival in Germany. It was a great experience for us and we also want to thank the promoters of the festival!! God bless You all!! NARNIA

Carljohan Grimmark: rob rock live show recorded

News:
01-04-2008:
Rob Rock's September 27, 2008 performance at the ProgPower USA IX festival at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia will be recorded/filmed for a live CD/DVD release, to be issued sometime in 2009 via AFM Records. Rock's current band is the singer's "Holy Hell" and "Garden of Chaos" lineup:

Carljohan Grimmark - Guitar
Andreas Johansson - Drums
Andreas Olsson - Bass Guitar
Rob Rock - Vocals
Peter Halgren - Guitar

This highly anticipated DVD will be Rob's first official DVD release since the "voice of melodic metal" began his 20-year singing career. The DVD will also include bonus interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and selections from current and past bands, tours, rehearsals and concert footage that has been previously unreleased. This is also Rob's first-ever live CD and will feature song performances from his four acclaimed solo albums and other selections from his past studio recordings.

Carljohan Grimmark: guitar chronicles of narnia

News:
11-08-2007:
Carl Johan Grimmark is back as the lead guitarist and producer of Rob Rock's new CD to be released in Japan August 22, 2007.

Garden of Chaos


Release dates for the new album are as follows:
Japan – JVC/Victor Music – August 22
Europe – AFM Records – September 21
USA – Candlelight Records USA – October 23

The new Rob Rock CD titled “Garden of Chaos” features the following songs:
01) Garden of Chaos
02) Satan’s Playground
03) Savior’s Call
04) This Time is the Last Time
05) Only a Matter of Time
06) Spirit in the Sky
07) Metal Breed
08) Millennial Reign
09) Unconditional
10) Ride the Wind
11) Ode to Alexander

The Rob Rock band consists of:
Vocals: Rob Rock
Guitars: Carljohan Grimmark
Drums: Andreas Johansson
Bass: Andreas Olsson

Additional Musicians performing on the new album are:
Mistheria - keyboards
Liza Rock - keyboards and backing vocals
Roy Z – guitars, bass
Gus G plays the complete guitar solo on “Ride The Wind”
Bob Rossi plays the complete guitar solo on “Metal Breed”
Peter Hallgren plays guitar solos on “Savior’s Call” and Millennial Reign” along with CJ Grimmark
Bobby Jarzombek plays drums on “Ride the Wind” and “This Time is the Last Time”


26-06-2007:
According to blabbermouth:

The new Rob Rock solo album 'Garden of Chaos' is now complete! So far the reaction to the album has been fantastic! Keep an eye out in August/September for the new release. The album was produced by ROB ROCK guitarist CJ Grimmark and co-produced by Roy Z and Rob Rock. Rob wrote seven of the 11 tracks with longtime partner Roy Z, and the other tracks were co-written by Rob with Gus G., CJ Grimmark, Bob Rossi, and Liza Rock.

Narnia guitar solo


narnia - living water


Background:
Carljohan Grimmark was born in Gothenburg, Sweden on Oct 14th 1977. He is a full time professional musician and gun for hire. He is best known for his work with Christian metal band Narnia.

After years of dreaming, planning and hoping he is finally taking his first few steps in the making of a solo-album.

Influences include: John Petrucci, Kee Marcello, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Morse, John Norum, Gary Moore, Joe Satriani and Ritchie Blackmore and Marco Sfogli.

Disography
NARNIA:
Enter the Gate
At short notice....Live in Germany DVD/CD
The Great Fall
Desert Land
Long Live the King
Awakening

ROB ROCK:
Garden of Chaos (To be released)
Holy hell
Eyes of Eternity

GRIMMARK:
Grimmark (to be released)

PLANET ALLIANCE:
Planet Alliance

SAVIOUR MACHINE:
Legend 3:2 (To be released)
Rarities and revelations
Live in Deutchland 2002
Legend 3:1

DIVINEFIRE:
Into a new dimension
Hero
Glory Thy name

AUDIOVISION:
The Calling

FLAGSHIP:
Maiden Voyage

SYSTEM BREAKDOWN
102

LOCOMOTIVE BREATH:
Train of events

DEEP EFFECT:
Deep Effect

SANCTIFICA:
Negative B

RETURN TO FANTASY
Tribute to Uriah Heep

A GUITAR ODYSSEY:
Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen