# Tungsten brings the thunder with fifth album Ashes

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 14 October 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/tungsten/

Swedish power metal band Tungsten has released their fifth studio album Ashes via Perception Records, featuring the single 'Supernova' and guest appearance by Sonata Arctica's Tony Kakko on 'The North Will Rise'. The 11-track record showcases the Johansson family-fronted group's signature blend of anthemic choruses, melodic riffs and modern power metal energy.

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**TUNGSTEN Release Brand New Studio Album *****Ashes***** + Share Music Video for ‘Supernova’ Out Now!**

*"The Johansson family has once again managed to create highly melodic metal with absolutely catchy choruses. Anyone who is into bands like Eclipse or H.E.A.T. MUST get this album. Well done guys!!!"* **HARDLINE MAGAZINE**

*“Tungsten are in fighting form: grandiose, captivating and heavy!"*  
**METALIZED MAGAZINE**

*"No doubt about it: Just like its four predecessors, ASHES is simply great fun!"*  
**METAL HAMMER**

**[Order Ashes HERE!](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=14133328&checkcode=7db1105dfb306d1a&urlcc=3258a750cc9e5a01&acc=Rld1Tm1Lazc5WFc4NjhaZHJSbFFIdXVTMkljTXc2dkkrbnQ0ekdmNTVEZmIwM0x4N1N3VG5oTjU3R2hIVFhaTg%3D%3D)**

![Tungsten band logo above a desolate, ash-covered landscape with a large rocky formation and smoke.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/c565b983-8048-44c8-bd35-046c0313ee4a.jpg)

Finally, the wait is over: Swedish power metal force **TUNGSTEN** is celebrating the release of their brand-new studio album, ***Ashes***, out today via **PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music**! Packed with the band's signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and infectious energy, the new record sees**TUNGSTEN** deliver another electrifying dose of modern power metal.

To mark the occasion, the band has also unleashed a brand-new music video for **‘Supernova’**, offering fans another taste of the album's explosive energy. Watch the video now and dive into the world of ***Ashes***!

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/Dzi09zubrYk?si=b02rA4C3qVLu1mva)

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 new 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!

**Order *****Ashes***** now at this location: ****[https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR](https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR)**

![Four musicians stand in a line against a moody blue-tinted industrial backdrop, dressed in dark clothing.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/2c9ec84a-5fc1-447e-b4e2-9623099cb1bf.jpg)

***Ashes***** 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

**About TUNGSTEN**

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, RockHarz Festival, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation.

**TUNGSTEN are:**

Mike Andersson – Lead Vocals  
Karl Johansson – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals  
Nick Johansson – Guitar  
Anders Johansson – Drums

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