Swedish power metal force Tungsten are ready to unleash their fifth studio album “Ashes”, set for release on October 9th, 2026, via Perception – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, and celebrate the announcement with their brand-new video single “Joker”. The band has further revealed co-headline tour dates with Induction; find all dates listed below!
About the new single, guitarist Nick Johansson remembers: “In 2015 I randomly stumbled across a clip of Franzl Lang. I was seriously impressed by how insanely good he was at yodeling, so I went through a short Franzl phase. Not long after that I was standing by a lake with a perfect echo and decided to try a little yodel myself. It sounded absolutely terrible, of course but, I immediately understood the technique. Since then I’ve only yodeled for fun now and then. Somehow, after almost 10 years of casual nonsense-yodeling, it has quietly improved on its own”.
Lead singer Mike Andersson adds: “Joker” is a real stompy banger! I’ll never forget the reactions from our friends and partners at Reigning Phoenix Music when we played them the demo over dinner in Stuttgart. The excitement around the table was amazing.
Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut “We Will Rise” and a steady rise through albums like “Tundra”, and “Bliss”, the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, Tungsten focused on writing material for their upcoming album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s “The Grand Inferno”.
“Ashes” sees Tungsten continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!
Pre-order & pre-save “Ashes” here.
Tracklist:
1. Joker
2. Bite My Tongue
3. Fuego Del Sol
4. Supernova
5. Happy
6. Ted The Exorcist
7. Sunshine of Fall
8. The North Will Rise (feat. Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica)
9. For Thee
10. Ruin
11. The Forge
European Tour Dates 2026:
07.10.26 – DE – Herford @ Kulturwerk
08.10.26 – DE – München @ Backstage
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern
Get tickets here.
Originally formed in 2016 by drummer Anders Johansson together with his sons Nick and Karl Johansson, Tungsten soon completed their lineup with vocalist Mike Andersson and quickly established themselves as a force in the European metal scene. With a sound rooted in classic heavy metal but sharpened by a contemporary edge, the band has built a reputation for powerful songwriting, a clear identity and relentless forward momentum, earning growing attention well beyond their Scandinavian home base.
The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation. In July 2026, Tungsten is confirmed to perform at Germany’s RockHarz Festival, among many more live appearances in support of their much-awaited new album “Ashes”. Find all upcoming dates here.
Line-up:
Mike Andersson – Lead Vocals
Karl Johansson – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Nick Johansson – Guitar
Anders Johansson – Drums
Weblinks:
tungstenofficial.net
www.facebook.com/tungstenband
