Heavy Metal
Oskarshamn, Sweden
Charizma is a rock band formed in Oskarshamn, Sweden, where they are still based. Founded by the three brothers Bo, Jan and Göran Nikolausson, the band now also includes Johan Mauritzson and Thomas Karlsson.
Charizma originally started out as a punk rock band called High Voltage before changing names and style to hard rock. They borrowed $15,000 to record Rock the World in 1985. Charizma is now a radio-friendly rock band focusing on melodies and strong vocal elements.
The band is primarily known for its songs “Waiting (Here for You),” “Run to God,” and “Join Hands”.
1985 | Rock the World | United Rock Records |
1986 | Turn Me On (EP) | United Rock Records |
1987 | Rock the World (Polish version) | Tonpress |
1988 | Demo Tape I | |
1989 | Demo Tape II 1988-1989 | |
1988 | Swedish Invasion (Demo Sessions 1988-89) | |
1990 | Rockin’ the World Together | Melodiya |
1990 | Join Hands (maxi single) | United Rock Records |
1992 | Heaven Can't Wait | PLC Recording Studio Hultsfred |
1992 | Heaven Can't Wait (Baltic version) | PLC Recording Studio Hultsfred |
1993 | The Ultimate Call | United Rock Records |
1997 | To Be Continued… | Asaph Musik |
1999 | The Basics of Life | Asaph Musik |
2003 | Life in 3D | Asaph Musik / PAMA Records / Talking Music |
2004 | I Give You a Mountain (single) | Talking Music |
2007 | Emily (single) | Pama Records |
1985 United Rock Records (URR 8508)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1986 United Rock Records (URR 8604)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1988 Independent
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1988 Independent
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1989 Independent
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1989 Independent
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1990 Independent
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1990 United Rock Records (URR 8910)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, background vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
1992 PLC Recording Studio Hultsfred (PLC9203-03)
Bosse Nikolausson – Bass, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, background vocals, lead vocals on “In Love With You”
Janne Nikolausson - Drums, background vocals
1993 United Rock Records (CHMA 9310)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
Johan Mauritzon - Backing vocals
Mick Nordström - Backing vocals
Tomas Karlsson - Backing vocals
Hasse Engström - Keyboards
Johan Alkenäs - Keyboards
Mats Tärnfors - Keyboards
Morgan Norell - Keyboards
1996 Asaph Musik (6900004)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, lead and background vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
Johan Mauritzson - Lead and backing vocals, keyboards
Thomas Karlsson - Lead and backing vocals, keyboards
Stig Lindell - Keyboards
1999 Asaph Musik (6900017)
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, vocals
Göran Nikolausson – Electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion
Thomas Karlsson - Lead vocals, guitar
Johan Mauritzson - Lead vocals, keyboards
2003 Talking Music (TALKCD1031)
Johan Mauritzson - Lead vocals, keyboards
Göran Nikolausson – Electric guitars, backing vocals
Thomas Karlsson - Electric guitars, backing vocals
Bo Nikolausson – Bass guitar, backing vocals
Jan Nikolausson - Drums, backing vocals