System Breakdown

System Breakdown, was a side project of Narnia guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark. The band moved in a mostly straightforward hard rock direction. An intriguing combination of melodic based songwriting and bone crushing heaviness, System Breakdown draws upon influences as diverse as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, King's X or even Soundgarden. Grimmark did 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.
The band also features Pär Hagström (vocals), Andreas Johansson (drums), Ronnie Jaldemark (keyboards) from Narnia, and Karl Persson (bass).