Touring Lineup
Mexico / South America
September / October 2001

Yngwie Malmsteen (guitars)
Doogie White (vocals)
Derek Sherinian (keyboards)
Mick Cervino (bass)
Patrik Johansson (drums)

Website: www.patrikjohansson.nu/

Anne: Yngwie has said he was amazed at your drumming skills when he first heard your demos. How would you describe your playing style?

Patrik: Loud, hard-hitting, and a lot of double bass drumming.

Anne: What is your approach to the songs on the tour playlist? Will you try to follow closely the recorded drum tracks, or develop your own interpretation?

Patrik: I will play the songs with all my heart and bring some of my own personality to it.

Anne: Are you and Mick Cervino working together well to establish the rhythm section of this new lineup?

Patrik: Mick is really great; it's working perfectly.

Anne: How have rehearsals been going so far? Do you feel that you are comfortable with the set list for the shows?

Patrik: Rehearsals been going very well - we added some new songs and everything feels perfect!!

Anne: Do you have any favorites in the set list, that you are really looking forward to playing for the fans?

Patrik: "Far Beyond the Sun".

Anne: Will you be doing a drum solo? If so, what is your plan of action?

Patrik: It's gonna be LOUD, HARD, FAST, and HEAVY!

Anne: Can you describe the drum setup (equipment) you will be playing on tour?

Patrik: I play PREMIER DRUMS and PAISTE cymbals. I normally use Double 24" bass drums, 14" rack tom, 16" and 18" floor toms, and 14" (birch ) snare drum. I use 2 x 18" crash, 19" crash, 20" crash, double 18" china, and 13" and 14" hi-hats, and 20" ride. All cymbals are the Paiste 2002 series.

Anne: Have you ever played in Mexico or South America previously?

Patrik: First time for me in South America.

Anne: Thanks so much for your time! Anything else you'd like to say to the fans?

Patrik: Come and see the tour!!!! /Patrik/