About

Formation and Early Days
(2016 – 2018)

Band Formation (2016): After listening to songs composed by his sons Karl (bass) and Nick (guitar), Anders Johansson (drums) suggested recording them together. Joining forces with vocalist Mike Andersson, the lineup was finalized.

Early Beginnings as Strokkur (2017–2018): The group initially performed under the name Strokkur, played live gigs, and released a test record titled Vantablack (which was later removed from digital platforms when the band rebranded).

Record Deal and Album Releases (2019–2020)

Signing & Rebranding (2019): In spring 2019, the band signed with Arising Empire Records and officially changed their name to Tungsten.

Debut Album We Will Rise (2019):

• Released in September 2019, preceded by the title track single and music video in June.
• The band’s logo, album artwork, and mascot Volfram were created by legendary artist Andreas Marschall.

Second Album Tundra (2020):

• Released on November 27, 2020, with Andreas Marschall returning for the cover art.
• Featured a guest keyboard solo by Jens Johansson on the track „Here Comes the Fall“.

Other Projects: In addition to playing live shows in Sweden, the band collaborated with Heavy MetAle Brewery to create their own custom India Pale Lager beer, also named Tundra.

Expansion & Third Album Bliss (2021–2022)

Beer Success & Live Return (2021): The Tundra beer launched in Sweden and sold out three times in under three weeks. The band headlined Germany’s Blast of Eternity Open Air and completed work on their third album.

Album Release & Festivals (2022):

Played notable festival slots, including Sabaton Open Air and Skogsröjet.

Ahead of the release, five music videos were produced (directed by Ted Lindén and band member Nick Johansson).

Their third album, Bliss, was released on June 17, 2022, via Arising Empire Records.

Touring Breakthrough & The Grand Inferno (2023–2024)

International Touring & Major Shows (2023):

• Completed their first international tour alongside Bloodbound.
• Played major festivals (Sweden Rock, Time To Rock) and opened for Metallica at the Ullevi arena in Gothenburg.
• Began writing and recording their fourth album in the autumn.

New Record Deal & Fourth Album (2024):

Released their fourth album, The Grand Inferno, on October 18, 2024.

Signed a new deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and partnered with major booking agencies (Dragon Productions and All Things Live).

Toured Scandinavia with Sonata Arctica.

Major Support Slots & International Festivals (2025-2026)

High-Profile Live Dates:

• Personally invited by Joey DeMaio as a special guest for Manowar at Cirkus in Stockholm.
• Made debut live appearances in Bulgaria (Midalidare Rock Fest) and Spain (Leyendas Del Rock).
• Joined the Battle Of Metal tour in October alongside All For Metal and Grailknights.

New Music: Released the single „Cry For The Fallen“ on June 5, 2025.