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Epic
storytelling with an all-star cast make Anton
Johansson's Galahad Suite one of the best
concept albums you will hear in 2013, out 24
May.
Lion
Music are proud to announce the addition of ANTON
JOHANSSON’S GALAHAD SUITE to the label’s roster for
the release of the epic “Galahad Suite”.
With a sound that runs across progressive
rock/metal, melodic and hard rock grounds with equal
measure, “Anton Johansson’s Galahad Suite” is the
result of an idea that has been in the head of
former Mister Kite member Anton Johansson for almost
30 years and features an array of talented musicians
including Linus Abrahamson (guitar and bass), Carl
Lindquist (vocals), Mats Bergentz (Drums), Sebastian
Berglund (Keyboards), Anna Forsvall Lundmark (Cello)
and backing vocal by Evelina Andersson, Ellen
Abrahamson and Mikael Cederhag.
The album also boasts notable guest performances by
guitarists Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, Freak
Guitar), Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande,
Starbreaker), Jonas Hansson (Silver Mountain),
Dennis Post (Star*Rats) and Magnus Kristensson
(Mister Kite, Planet); along with keyboards by Jens
Johansson (Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio) and
Lalle Larsson (Karmakanic, Agents of Mercy,
Electrocution 250) and additional vocals by Alf
Wemmenlind (Mister Kite, Fifty Grand Suicide).
On the albums concept, Anton Johansson comments,
“Sir Galahad was raised to be pure and by that
supposed to please God and therefore be shown the
way to the Holy Grail. In my take of the story he
meets ordinary folk along the road who makes him
doubt the quest. He refuses to be used as a puppet
and a tool for others and stands up for himself.
Thus he pleases God who grants him his wish. The
journey from a Hope for others, to a Man for
himself. Each track depicts a step of Sir Galahad’s
quest”.
Project mastermind Anton Johansson, born 1960,
started playing piano when he was nine years old,
guitar at 12 and bass at the age 15. Like everybody
else he nursed the dream of becoming a rock star and
played in lots of local bands. In the mid 90’s he
founded Lion Music act Mister Kite with whom who he
recorded and toured with supporting acts like Bruce
Dickinson, Dio and SAGA. In 2007 he joined forces
with Linus Abrahamson (Andromeda, The Codex) to
finish the long-time coming project The Galahad
Suite.
Lion Music are pleased to confirm Anton Johansson’s
Galahad Suite will be released on 24th May 2013 on
digital download platforms.
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First class concept album with an all star cast •
• Strong mix of heavy and melodic moments within
interesting song textures •
• Anton Johansson is available for interview via
email or phone in Swedish or English •
• Reviews in all leading rock/metal press (printed
and web) •
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