Peter Hermansson – Black Cloud 2013 (EP)

Peter Hermansson , the formidable power pack behind the drums in bands like TALISMAN, ZOOM CLUB, JOHN NORUM and, of course, 220 VOLT, now proves he’s not only a drummer, he’s also a great singer and songwriter, which he shows in his rootsy, yet fresh, heavy rock solo debut, a five-track EP entitled “Black Cloud”. Peter is handling lead vocals and drums on the effort while being backed up onguitar and bass by musicians such as Mats Karlsson (220 VOLT), Fredrik Åkesson (OPETH), Johan Niemann (THERION, MIND’S EYE, EVERGREY), René Sebastian, Michael Hujanen and Janne Stark (OVERDRIVE, GRAND DESIGN, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH, CONSTANCIA).

Hermansson is foremost known for being the drummer in classic Swedish heavy rockers 220 VOLT, with whom he has recorded eight albums (so far). Peter also played with melodic rockers TALISMAN, featuring the late Marcel Jacob, together with whom he also played in the classic first lineup of JOHN NORUM band, on the album “Total Control”. That lineup recorded such killer songs as “Let Me Love You”, “Love Is Meant To Last Forever” and “Someone Else Here”, the latter which Hermansson also co-wrote with John Norum. Peter also co-wrote the Norum song “Counting On Your Love” which features Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) on vocals.

1. Black Cloud
2. Over My Head
3. When Will It End
4. Screams
5. Blinded

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