Nils Patrik Johansson is a veteran singer fronting bands such as Astral Doors, Civil War, and Lion’s Share just to name a few. He also has a successful solo career and is getting ready to release his third solo record. The album is called War And Peace and it comes out October 10th on Metalville Records.
In this interview, Nils discusses the themes of his latest solo record, War And Peace. He also tells us about the cover art, the contribution of his Lion’s Share bandmate Lars Chriss, what it’s like to have his son playing drums in the band, and his huge desire to tour.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!