102

Artist: System Breakdown
Label: Rivel Records
Released: 2003
Type: Full-Length
Rating: This album has not yet been rated.

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"System Breakdown, the new side project of Narnia guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark, moves in a mostly straightforward hard rock direction on its 2003 full length debut 102. An intriguing combination of melodic based songwriting and bone crushing heaviness, 102 finds System Breakdown drawing upon influences as diverse as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, King's X or even Soundgarden to create one of the more unique and creative releases of the year. Grimmark might not cut loose with any of the lengthy guitar runs characteristic of his material with Narnia but in no way does he make his presence felt any less. System Breakdown introduces a darker and moodier side to Grimmark, his playing coming across in a slower and more blues influenced manner while still packing a more than enough punch and power. Lead vocalist Par Hagstrom brings a raspy but melodic tinged vocal style to the project. Displaying a great deal of versatility, he can hit a Dio-like high note with ease or reach down low and add a measure of grit and gravel to his delivery. Drummer Andreas Johansson (Narnia) puts forth one of his finest showings and combines with the steady bass lines of Karl Persson to create a formidable rhythm section. Keyboardist Ronnie Jaldermark adds just the right amount of touch to each song without coming across heavy handed."
~ Angelic Warlord

Lineup

Pär Hagström – Vocals
Carl Johan Grimmark - Guitars
Karl Persson - Bass
Andreas Johansson - Drums
Ronnie Jaldemark - Keyboards


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