ANDERS KÖLLERFORS STEPS IN AS PERMANENT DRUMMER OF NARNIA

ANDERS KÖLLERFORS STEPS IN AS PERMANENT DRUMMER OF NARNIA

Yesterday we announced long-time drummer Andreas “Habo” Johansson’s departure from Narnia. Today we welcome Anders Köllerfors, who has already played with the band live for 1.5 years, to fill the spot permanently. You may know Anders from the band All For the King, and he has also played drums for Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall, Allen/Olzon and Martin Simson’s Destroyer of Death among others.

A message from Anders:

I feel very honored and also a bit nervous, facing the task of succeeding our extremely talented friend Andreas “Habo” Johansson in Narnia. It is with great respect and joy that I take on the assignment.

For the past year and a half I have been involved in Narnia as a stand-in drummer, and last summer I did my first concert at the Sweden Rock Festival. After that, I have been allowed to go on tours to Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. So it feels like I’ve got a solid introduction. 

Narnia has become like a family to me. Christian, CJ, Martin and Jonatan have become more than just friends of mine. They are my brothers and I share their vision and mission wholeheartedly.

Many thanks to Andreas and Narnia! I look forward to the future together with Narnia and all friends around the world!

Blessings

Anders Köllerfors

(Photo by Rapha Garcia)

LONGTIME NARNIA DRUMMER ANDREAS ”HABO” JOHANSSON ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE BAND

LONGTIME NARNIA DRUMMER ANDREAS ”HABO” JOHANSSON ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE BAND

A message from Andreas:

I have been a member of the band Narnia since 1997. We’ve been blessed and had a fantastic journey together, and we have been involved in things I didn’t even dare to dream about back in my childhood bedroom.

There have been 9 studio albums, live albums, liveDVDs, compilation albums and several hundred gigs around the world.

Over time, unfortunately, it has become more and more difficult to combine my life as a session drummer with Narnia’s schedule, and we have made a mutual decision that it is time for me to leave the drummer’s seat.

I’m grateful to my dear brothers Martin Härenstam, Jonatan Samuelsson and our soundman Viktor Stenquist who worked so hard, always dedicated to the band, both on and off stage, and to previous members and people who have surrounded us over the years.

Extra big thanks to CJ Grimmark. One of the absolute best guitarists in the world who I’ve had the great privilege of playing with so many times and who always made me sound better, challenged me musically and always stayed true to his faith and his vision for Narnia.

And to Christian Liljegren, the man with the most powerful voice that has given Narnia its signature. With his outstanding stage performances, his passion, big heart and true faith he, together with CJ, has been Narnia’s driving force for such a long time. 

But most importantly, Christian is my dear childhood friend who brought me on board back in -97. For that and for all the fun we got to be part of I am forever grateful.

And last but not least to all the fans for supporting the band over the years, and for all the nice meetings you have given me.

The vision and journey of Narnia lives on, but without me!

I’m wishing my friends all the best and God’s blessings!

With love /

Andreas ”Habo” Johansson

https://youtu.be/mZqe5vh7Omc?si=Iw_wPbGj6lp3Hc2E

‘Ghost Town’ – New music video by Narnia out today!

‘Ghost town’ – New music video with lyrics by Narnia out today

To follow up previous music-video for the closing song ‘Wake Up Call’, Narnia releases an official music video with lyrics for the title track ‘Ghost Town’ today!

The video is directed by Jonatan Samuelsson. After Effect design by hm2. Live-clips from Sabaton Open Air 2017 and more.

‘Ghost Town’ is written by CJ Grimmark & Jonatan Samuelsson
©2023 Narnia Songs

Read the full press release here:
In English
In Swedish

Watch the video here, and spread it all over the world:
https://youtu.be/Rdbw7hGZUgo

 

LINKS:

Video – Ghost Town: https://youtu.be/Rdbw7hGZUgo
Video – Wake Up Call: https://youtu.be/l4Rf1On6EpI
Album: https://orcd.co/n014
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/narniatheband
(Website, EPK, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

TOUR DATES:

EUROPE
August 11: Villena, ES @ Leyendas del Rock

LATIN AMERICA – Featuring Rob Rock
September 16: Mexico, MX @ HDX Circus Bar
September 17: Guatemala, GT @ TBA
September 22: Belo Horizonte, BR @ Caverna Pub
September 23: São Paulo, BR @ Legends Music Bar
September 24: Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Agyto
September 26: Curitiba, BR @ Basement Cultural
September 27: Goiânia, BR @ Bolshoi Pub
September 29: Fortaleza, BR @ Hard Noise
September 30: Recife, BR @ Estelita

(More dates will be added!)

NARNIA:
Christian Liljegren: Vocals
CJ Grimmark: Guitars, backing vocals
Jonatan Samuelsson: Bass, backing vocals
Martin Härenstam: Keyboards
Andreas “Habo” Johansson: Drums