From http://www.impera.org/
"....The mighty Johan Kihlberg´s Impera is back with their heaviest album to date. Beside the exciting new approach, “Spirit of Alchemy” features some of the most prominent players from the Swedish rock scene....Every album leading up to “Spirit of Alchemy” has been unique in the how Kihlberg has invited his noted friends from the international rock and metal community to add their magic to the songs. This time, the stellar musicianship comes courtesy of no less than bassist John Levén (who has been with Swedish hard rock titans Europe since its formation) and renowned drummer Snowy Shaw (who has a history with King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Sabaton). The soaring vocals is brought to you by power house Jonny Lindkvist of Nocturnal Rites, while the stellar guitar wizardry once again is handled by Lars Chriss from Lion’s Share...."
"....The mighty Johan Kihlberg´s Impera is back with their heaviest album to date. Beside the exciting new approach, “Spirit of Alchemy” features some of the most prominent players from the Swedish rock scene....Every album leading up to “Spirit of Alchemy” has been unique in the how Kihlberg has invited his noted friends from the international rock and metal community to add their magic to the songs. This time, the stellar musicianship comes courtesy of no less than bassist John Levén (who has been with Swedish hard rock titans Europe since its formation) and renowned drummer Snowy Shaw (who has a history with King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Sabaton). The soaring vocals is brought to you by power house Jonny Lindkvist of Nocturnal Rites, while the stellar guitar wizardry once again is handled by Lars Chriss from Lion’s Share...."