Nils Patrik Johansson – War and Peace 2025

Nils Patrik Johansson releases his new studio album “War and Peace” on October 10th, 2025, via Metalville Records. The third solo album from NPJ is an album for heavy metal lovers and history nerds. Every song is like an adventure in itself and Nils Patrik’s band mate from Lion’s Share, Lars Chriss has made an incredible job as a producer and as the guitarist and bassplayer on the album.

Nils Patrik comments about the album: “I am so proud of this album and the fact that I finally got my Gustav Vasa song out to the world. My fans have been waiting. I’m also proud of Lars for his great work, for my son Fredrik for his amazing drum playing and also for Anuviel for the high quality keyboard arrangements. Also a big thanks to Tommy Denander for his efforts”.

Born in Borlänge, Sweden, the singer has been synonymous with outstanding hard rock / metal albums for over 20 years. Not only with his solo albums, but also as frontman of Astral Doors, Lions Share, Civil War and Wuthering Heights, Nils Patrik Johansson has thrilled fans all over the world time and time again.

1. Himalaya
2. Gustav Vasa
3. Prodigal Son
4. Stay Behind
5. Barbarossa
6. Hungarian Dance
7. The Great Wall Of China
8. Two Shots In Sarajevo

Line-up:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars and bass
Saecred Spirit Anuviel – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums

Guest:
Tommy Denander – Trumpet on “Prodigal Son”