Mattsson is a name that has become synonymous with melodic progressive metal fused with symphonic, neo-classical and ethnic touches.  This direction is continued and taken to a higher level for 'Tango', the fifth album to be released under the Mattsson banner. Led by guitarist/composer Lars Eric Mattsson, 'Tango' sees the collaboration between Mattsson and vocalist Adrienn Antal who first paired up on 2008’s 'Dreamchild' release build upon its predecessors impressive foundations for this overall heavier release.  Yet 'Tango' is arguably more accessible for the first time listener with tracks such as 'Believe', 'I’ll Find Another Way' and the title track epitomising this commercial aspect.  To add another voice to the album Mattsson has called upon Status Minor vocalist Markku Kuikka who darker style contrasts nicely with Antal’s. 'Tango' is 11 tracks clocking in at close to 73 minutes of some of the heaviest riffs and most complex musical passages to date from Lars, yet within the musical virtuosity there is a common theme of melody with the albums lyrical inspiration coming from everyday life and the state of the world. The song 'The Grand Escape' is e a mini rock-opera of sorts as it holds a complete story with sections that could be split into separate songs.  Lars rates this track as "The best piece of music I have recorded, and it’s certainly different from anything I have ever done before in terms of structure”.  Mattsson also finds time for a little humour in the likes of the title track which takes a metal take on the 'Tango' theme with the final product being an eminently commercial and catchy tune with an almost Abba like feel, whilst this humour again crops up on the smoky blues of 'Slave To The Road'. The initial recording for the album began in June 2009, although 'Slave To The Road' originates from 2003 originally intended to be on the Mattsson album 'Power Games'.  Recording of the album continued into January 2010 taking place in 3 different studios in Finland and Hungary before Mattsson set about the final mix and mastering. • Never Stand Down • Believe • Tango • The Grand Escape • I’ll Find Another Way • Shadows • The Scream of My Soul • The Fire is Burning • Chain Me • Tour De Force • Slave to the Road. Lars Eric Mattsson – Guitars, bass, keyboards, sitar, lead and backing vocals on ”The Fire is Burning” and ”The Grand Escape”. Adrienn Antal – Lead and backing vocals on ”Never Stand Down”, ”Believe”, ”Tango”, ”The Grand Escape”, ”I’ll Find Another Way”, ”The Scream of My Soul”, ”Chain Me”. Markku Kuikka – Lead and backing vocals on ”Believe”, ”The Grand Escape”, ”Shadows”, ”Slave to the Road”. Eddie Sledgehammer – Drums and percussion. The Astral Strings and Woodwinds
	'No Surrender + Live’ is a re-recorded version of one of Lars Eric Mattsson’s earliest albums originally released in 1989 to celebrate 20 years since its original release. This new version sees all vocals and guitars being re-recorded with the addition of a few live tracks tagged on the end for good measure. ‘No Surrender’ is classic hard rock fused with neo-classical metal all with the unique Lars Eric Mattsson flavour. Whilst the song writing might not be as advanced as more recent efforts released under the Mattsson name such as “Dreamchild” and “War”, this is a slice of history which shows an artist that has continued to grow over the 20 years since its initial release. To go with the 15 studio tracks there is the bonus of 5 live tracks discovered in the Mattsson archives which features tracks from the albums ‘Electric Voodoo’ and ‘Eternity.’ • Introduction. • Tear Down The Border. • Lady Luck. • Since Love Died. • Crocodile Walk. • Just To Survive. • Chasing Shadows. • Menuet (J.S.Bach). • Proud'N'Free. • Midnight Train. • Lady Death. • The Magician. • When Silence Came To Remain. • Third Circle. • The Stranger. • Can’t Go On Without Your Love (Live). • The Exciter (Live). • Break Your Chains (Live). • Eternity (Live). • Goodnight (Live). Lars Eric Mattsson – Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals. Tony Mattsson – Drums. Goran Stenius – Bass. Orjan Sjostrom – Keyboards, backing vocals.
	“Dream Child” is a fine blend of interesting and deep compositions within great songs. The album took 15 months to complete with Mattsson taking great care to arrange and record very precisely with many ideas being reworked during this process to bring you the album you hear today. The material on “Dream Child” is better structured and more accessible than before and with the inclusion of strings and woodwinds (courtesy of The Astral Orchestra) along with better recording and mixing techniques all show how Mattsson applies the musical influences he has gathered since day one making Mattsson in 2008 a unique experience. On his new vocalist, Mattsson proudly states, “Adrienn Antal is the best singer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has a great voice, is very musical and we click together extremely well. Adrienn Antal is the star of this album. Without her the songs would not have come to life in the way they have, and in my view the main quality boost comes from Adrienn Antal”. Adding further depth to the vocal arrangements are the inclusion of vocals from Björn Lodin (Baltimoore) who will be a name familiar to fans of numerous albums from Lars over the years. “Dream Child” is a potent new album and sound for 2008. • Prelude to Life • I’m Coming Home • Dream Child • Killing Everything • This is Our Time • See the Dreamer Behold • Until Our Last Goodbye • Moonlight Dream • Heart of a Clown • Life in the Shadows • Heaven and Hell Unite • Goodbye Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards and voices. Adrienn Antal - Lead and backing vocals. Björn Lodin - Additional vocals. Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums. Strings and Woodwinds - The Astral Orchestra
	"Earthbound" was Lars' first instrumental release in over 14 years. Earthbound found Mattsson in an eclectic mode with open arrangements and playing right from the soul that travels from the melodic to the progressive. On the album Lars comments, "After finishing my progressive metal rock opera "War" earlier this year I felt the need to do something that was quite the opposite, so I took an almost minimalist approach and as opposed to what you hear on "War". My new solo album Earthbound is just me and a drummer, as few instruments as possible, no vocals and very little keyboards, so it really is a guitar album in every aspect. It's not overblown when it comes to production and recording with the aim to keep things simple while still exploring new territory." • From the Skies. • Earthbound. • Time Capsule. • Delhi. • ShredHead. • The Orchid. • Free Wind. • Song of the Wood. • Closed Eyes. • ...Later. Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums
	"War" is a non-fictional, progressive metal rock opera featuring: Mark Boals (Ring Of Fire), Vitalij Kuprij (Artension), Andre Vuurboom (ex-Sun Caged), Irene Janssen, Lance King, Bjorn Jansson (Tears of Anger/Imaginery). All the music was composed by Lars Eric Mattsson. Complex arrangements and highly original compositions fill up Mattsson's(without a doubt) heaviest release to date. War - a rock opera about the state of this planet we call the Earth. • Where's Our Chance. • Your Dream. • Deep In The Shadows. • Smoke And Mirrors. • A Dreamer's Lullaby. • This Is The End. • War Suite Concerto. • Requiem. Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards and voices Mark Boals - Lead Vocals on "Deep In The Shadows". Björn Jansson - Lead Vocals on "This Is The End" André Vuurboom - Leed Vocals on "Smoke & Mirrors". Lance King - Lead Vocals on "Your Dream" Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboard Solos Irene Janssen - Lead Vocals on "Where's Our Chance" and "A Dreamer's Lullaby" Ella Grusnner - Lead Vocals on "Requiem" and choirs Cocki Sarling - Lead Vocals on "Requiem" and choirs. Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums
	"Power Games" featuring singer Lance King (Balance of Power/Empire) features eight tracks of progressive metal, of which one is instrumental, the 17+ minute "Beyond the Horizon-Guitar Concerto No. I". Turn-n-burn fretwork, dazzling flourishes, and lots of melodious guitar lines mark Power Games. • Open the Gate. • Victim of Freedom. • Blind Faith. • Chained to My Pain. • Bridge to the Past. • Safely Through the Past. • Beyond the Horizon (Guitar Concerto no 1). • Lead Me On My Way. Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards and voices Lance King - Lead Vocals Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums
	"Eternity" was my first album, originally released in 1988 in Europe and Japan. The recordings were of extremely low quality due to lack of money and knowledge. Even though the album was received well, I was always quite unhappy with the sound and some performances on it. Since there have been requests for a re-release of "Eternity", I decided the material would need a serious upgrade. This is why this version contains totally re-recorded versions of every song on the original album. "Children Of The Sun" is a song that should have been on the album originally but somehow didn't make it - here it is at last. I hope that you like it." • Break Your Chains. • Let it Rock. • Where Do We Go? • Mujahedin Warrior. • Can't Go On Without your Love. • Devil in Your Mirror. • Eternity. • Love is the Answer. • Tales Untold. • Waiting for the Night. • Midsummer Night's Magic. • Children of the Sun. Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards and voices Björn Lodin - Lead Vocals Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums
	"Another Dimension" features over 70 minutes of powerful progressive metal full of inspired performances. Fourteen new songs mark this release, recorded with singer Bjorn Lodin and drummer Eddie Sledgehammer. "Another Dimension" is jam packed with intense musical ideas influenced by classical music, classic hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock/metal with a virtuso performance from Lars Eric Mattsson, including his best lead work ever. Shred fans will die for the duet showdown between Mattson and Rob Johnson on "Burning My Soul" -- absolute intensity! • Hell • Crash and Burn • Don’t Chain My Mind • Angel Blue • Burn the Witch • Burning My Soul • Don’t Lose Your Patience • Another Dimension • Road of Babylon • In Both Ends • Save Our Souls • Memory Lane • Wait for the Angels • Cry No More Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, bass, keyboards and voices Björn Lodin - Lead Vocals Erik Norlander - Keyboards on "Don't Chain My Mind" Patrick Rondat - Guest Guitars on "Crash & Burn" Rob Johnson - Lead Guitar duel on "Burning My Soul" Par Lindh - Hammond solos and Mellotron. Ella Grusnner - Violin on "Angel Blue" Cocki Sarling - Additional Vocals Eddie Sledgehammer - Drums
	Electric Voodoo, (also released in the United States as "The Exciter") and known in some circles as Electric Woodoo", blends hard rock and neo-classical metal in the European tradition, as Finnish guitarist Lars Eric Mattsson plays impossibly fluid lines over ten pumping, metallic rhythm tracks. Drawing from influences such as Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker and Paco De Lucia, Mattsson straddles the line between finesse and fury, and between passion and aggression. Electric Woodoo also finds Mattsson playing all the instruments, augmenting his fretboard wizardry with keyboards, electric percussion and bass. High energy instrumental statements.   • Chrome Kills. • Electric Voodoo. • The Exciter. • Adagio. • Apocalypse. • Reflections. • Way Out. • Green Cats. • Little Rock. • The Cry of Love. • Sacrifice of Love (bonus track). Lars Eric Mattsson - guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion
	After a few years that I don't consider to be the best part of my life I finally got that sparkle to try to do the absolutely best music I can, or rather music I would personally like to hear. I think I found myself in a very creative mood and I was able to come up with 12 really good songs that fuses a lot of influences from the 70-ies and 80-ies but specially from the 70-ies. I think Obsession is my first good album since this was the first time I allowed myself to take the time I needed to complete everything. Still today I think most of these songs are really good. Lars Eric Mattsson - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals Bjorn Lodin - Vocals , Drums - Christer Jansson Track Listing 1. Caught in Your Web | 2. Alive | 3. Just a Leo | 4.Messenger | 5.Long Way Home | 6.Time and Again | 7. Sense and Obsession | 8. Mother Forgive | 9.As the Sun meets the Sky | 10. Eyes of a Child | 11. Lay it on the Line | 12. And the Road goes On All songs written by Lars Eric Mattsson