CANDLEMASS, ROYAL HUNT, HAMMERFALL Members Featured On IMPULSIA Debut

November 11, 2009

Swedish studio band IMPULSIA was formed in 2008 by Uno Sjöström (main composer and acoustic guitars),Johan Längquist (vocals; ex-CANDLEMASS) and Marcus Jidell (producer and guitarist; ROYAL HUNT). The group's debut album, "Expressions", was recorded with the help of the following world-renowned musicians:

Marcel Jacob (bass; TALISMAN, HUMANIMAL, HUMAN CLAY)
Pontus Norgren (acoustic guitar; THE POODLES, HAMMERFALL)
Thomas Broman (drums; GLENN HUGHES, MSG)
Tommy Denander (guitar; ERIC CLAPTON, PAUL STANLEY)
Robin Beck (guest vocals)
Anneli "Pandora" Magnusson (guest vocals)
James Christian (guest vocals; HOUSE OF LORDS)
Victoria Theodore (piano; STEVIE WONDER BAND)
Rolf Jidell (cello)
Dave Martone (guitar)
Rickard "Hux Flux" Netterman (drums)
Katarina Leifsdotter (backing vocals)

"Expressions" is a collection of 12 melodic AOR songs, including a cover version of DEREK AND THE DOMINOS' "Layla". The recording was released via digital download on July 1, 2009 and as a physical CD on September 24, 2009 via Impulsia Music and under Riverside Records Sweden. All lead vocals were handled by Johan Längquist, whose distinctive voice is sometimes described as a mixture of David Coverdale and Chris Cornell.

This was the last studio recording from Marcel Jacob, who was found dead in his house on July 21, 2009. Marcel took his own life after many years of personal and health issues he was battling.

Track listing:

01. Fly Away
02. Rosa Lee
03. Layla
04. Alone
05. Oceans of Love
06. Slow Down
07. Too Many Heartaches
08. Move On
09. Seas to Cross
10. Dream On
11. Rosa Lee (acoustic)
12. River of Tears (instrumental)

For more information, visit www.impulsmusic.se.

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