Krissy Matthews & The Vikings – Rock And Roll Soldier
Wild, vibrant, and irresistibly entertaining, is blues unleashed
Krissy Matthews & The Vikings – Rock And Roll Soldier
Format: CD – Digital
Label: Ruf Records
Release: 2026
Release date: April 10, 2026
Looking for an epic blues album at the crossroads of tradition and innovation? Look no further than Krissy Matthews and his new album ‘Rock And Roll Soldier’
With his adventurous attitude, the British-Norwegian singer and guitarist breathes new fire into song structures sourced from the blues, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll. And he’s not alone: A host of international guests including Tommy Castro (US), Will Wilde (UK) DeWolf’s Pablo van de Poel (NL), Hans Theessink (AU/NL), Ida Maria (NO), Tora Daa (NO) and more join the members of his Norwegian trio The Vikings feat. Trond Hansen on Bass and Kare Amundsen on Drums. The result is a recording brimming with team spirit and a palpable live feeling.
“We had a very small window to write and record this album,” says Matthews. “So we tracked most of it live together in a small room. It was a loose, fun and free session where everyone could come in and experiment and express themselves with no judgement.”
Website: https://www.krissymatthews.com/
Tracks:
01. Rock ‘N’ Roll Soldier
02. 44 Blues feat.Ida Maria & Will Wilde
03. Fell In Love With A Girl feat. Tora Daa
04. Pharo Blues feat. Tommy Castro & Stina Stenerud
05. Teasin’ Times
06. Tore Hund
07. Fell In Love With A Boy feat. Silje Hagen
08. Mormor feat. Reidar Larsen & Marith Endresen
09. Catfish feat. Pablo van de Poel
10. Sjitfest feat. Hans Theessink
Band:
Krissy Matthews: Vocals, Guitar
Trond Hansen: Bass
Kare Amundsen: Drums/Percussion