Symphonic melodic Metal band FLAGSHIP was formed in the summer of 2002, initially under the WINDY CITY banner, by Linus KÃ¥se and Christian Rivel both of NARNIA repute. Musicians employed for the 2005 album 'Maiden Voyage' included BRIGHTEYE BRISON Per Hallman, NARNIA guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark, BRIGHTEYE BRISON bassist Kristofer Eng and drummer Mick Nordström of MODEST ATTRACTION. Notably, the record saw former KANSAS man KERRY LIVGREN donating the track 'Ground Zero', originally included on his 1980 'Seeds Of Change' album, and also guesting in the studio.

During December 2006 Carl Johan Grimmark joined the ranks of joint German / Norwegian band BEAUTIFUL SIN.