Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors, Lion’s Share, Civil War) with his very first solo album. Especially with the Astral Doors Patrik Johansson sets since 2003 always new highlights in Classic Rock and Heavy Metal. The ideas for the songs on “Evil Deluxe” were created over a period of more than ten years. Not least with the help of Nils Patrick’s son Frederik Johansson friendly musicians of e.g. Grave Digger and Lion’s Share managed to present 12 epic hymns to the often Dio-compared singer on “Evil Deluxe”. Back to the roots of true heavy metal. Extra musical guests : Chris Boltendahl: special guest on Metalhead, Fredrik Bergh(Bloodbound, Kay Backlund (Lions Share) Anuviel(Saecred Spirit) and Marcus Bengts(Tuck From Hell) All songs written Nils Patrik Johansson except Burning.
Tracklist:
01 Baal
02 Evil Deluxe
03 Estonia
04 Gasoline
05 How the west was won
06 September Black
07 Kings and Queens
08 Burning
09 Metal Head
10 Circle in the sky
11 Dark Evolution
12 A Waltz for Paris
Line-up:
– Nils Patrick Johansson (vocals)
– Lars Chriss (guitar)
– Fredrik Johansson (drums)
– Andy Loos (bass)