Patrik Jensen
Patrik Jensen 2017
Patrik Jensen 2017
Background information
Birth namePatrik Niels Jensen
Also known asEl Embrujado, Jensen
Born (1969-11-24) 24 November 1969[1]
GenresHeavy metal, death metal, thrash metal, melodic death metal
Occupation(s)Musician

Patrik Jensen (born 24 November 1969) is a Swedish guitarist and co-founder of the bands, The Haunted (1996-present),[2] and Witchery (1997-present),[3] and also the former guitarist of the bands Orchriste (1987-1990), Seance (1990-1995)[4] Satanic Slaughter (1994-1996)[5] and Brujeria (1997).

Jensen was raised in Edmonton, until he was 10.[6]

Jensen received his first guitar when he was seven years old, but started playing when he was sixteen years old - he took guitar lessons for five years thereafter. Jensen plays his signature E1.6 Jensen from Solar Guitars and uses Engl amplification and EMG pick-ups (85/81).

In 2013, Jensen played some live shows with In Flames for Niclas Engelin, when Engelin was unable to play, due to becoming a father.[7]

As of 2021 Jensen serves as a part time touring guitarist for The Halo Effect (band) replacing Jesper Stromblad when he is unable to play due to ongoing illness. [8]

Discography

Orchriste

  • Necronomicon (1989)

Seance

Satanic Slaughter

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

With The Haunted

With Witchery

References

  1. Ratsit AB. "Patrik Niels Jensen Skräddaregatan 1 D lgh 1101 Linköping". ratsit.se. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. Birchmeier, Jason. "Biography: The Haunted". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  3. Odle, Kevin. "Biography: Witchery". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  4. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Seance". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  5. Henderson, Alex. "Biography: Satanic Slaughter". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  6. "COFFEE WITH OLA - Jensen of the Haunted & Witchery". YouTube.
  7. "In Flames: Gitarrist Niclas Engelin verlässt Band für einige Sommer-Shows". July 2013. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  8. {{cite web|title = In Flames: Jesper Strömblad sites out the halo effects appearance at metaldays festival | date=July 2021 |url = https://blabbermouth.net/news/jesper-stromblad-sits-out-the-halo-effects-appearance-at-metaldays-festival-the-haunteds-patrik-jensen-steps-in
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