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Patrik Jensen
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Jensen with The Halo Effect in 2024
Background information
Birth name Patrik Niels Jensen
Also known as El Embrujado, Jensen
Born (1969-11-24) 24 November 1969 (age 55)
Genres Heavy metal, death metal, thrash metal, melodic death metal
Occupation(s) Musician

Patrik Jensen was born on November 24, 1969. He is a talented Swedish guitarist. Patrik is well-known for helping start two bands: The Haunted (in 1996) and Witchery (in 1997). He has also played guitar for other bands like Orchriste, Seance, Satanic Slaughter, and Brujeria.

Early Life and Music Journey

Patrik grew up in Edmonton until he was 10 years old. He received his first guitar when he was seven. However, he started playing seriously when he was sixteen. He took guitar lessons for five years to improve his skills.

Patrik uses special gear for his music. He plays his own signature E1.6 Jensen guitar from Solar Guitars [1]. He also uses Engl amplifiers and EMG pick-ups (85/81) to create his unique sound.

Musical Collaborations

In 2013, Patrik helped out the band In Flames. He played live shows for their guitarist, Niclas Engelin. Niclas could not play because he was becoming a father.

Since 2021, Patrik has also been a touring guitarist for The Halo Effect. He steps in when Jesper Stromblad cannot play due to illness.

Discography

Patrik Jensen has recorded many albums with the bands he has been a part of. Here are some of his main releases:

With Orchriste

  • Necronomicon (1989)

With Seance

  • Levitised Spirit (1991)
  • Fornever Laid to Rest (1992)
  • Saltrubbed Eyes (1993) - He helped with the lyrics and the album cover.

With Satanic Slaughter

  • Satanic Slaughter (1995)
  • Land of the Unholy Souls (1996)

With The Haunted

  • Demo '97 (1997)
  • The Haunted (1998)
  • Made Me Do It (2000)
  • Live Rounds in Tokyo (2001)
  • Caught on Tape (2002)
  • One Kill Wonder (2003)
  • Revolver (2004)
  • The Dead Eye (2006)
  • Versus (2008)
  • Unseen (2011)
  • Eye of The Storm (2014)
  • Exit Wounds (2014)
  • Strength in Numbers (2017)

With Witchery

  • Restless & Dead (1998)
  • Witchburner EP (1999)
  • Dead, Hot and Ready (1999) - He helped with mixing the music.
  • Symphony for the Devil (2001) - He wrote some lyrics.
  • Don't Fear the Reaper (2006)
  • Witchkrieg (2010) - He wrote some lyrics.
  • In His Infernal Majesty's Service (2016)
  • I Am Legion (2017)
  • Nightside (2022)
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