Katrina Johansson

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Katrina Johansson
Born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Genres Heavy metal, instrumental rock, progressive metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments Guitar
Years active2005present
Labels M.A.C.E.
Associated acts Michael Angelo Batio
Website www.katrinaguitar.com

Katrina Johansson is an American guitarist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [1] She released her debut extended play, Guitarsongs Volume 1 , in 2005, which was notable for featuring fellow shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio on bass. In 2007 a second EP was released, entitled Love, Surrender, Forgiveness .

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Johansson cites such guitarists as Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Satriani as influences, and Opeth, Van Halen and Soundgarden as some of her favourite bands. [2] Other personal interests she identifies include kickboxing, rollerblading and mountain biking.

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References

  1. "Katrina Johansson". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
  2. "Katrina Johansson - Dean Artist". Dean Guitars. Retrieved 2008-06-03.