Tungsten Announce New Studio Album “Ashes”, Out October 9 via PERCEPTION, Present New Video Single “Joker”!

Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN are ready to unleash their fifth studio album “Ashes”, set for release on October 9 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.

Stream “Joker”: https://tungsten.rpm.link/jokerPR

Watch the video here: TUNGSTEN - Joker (Official Music Video)

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 the album: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

INDUCTION & TUNGSTEN LIVE - ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 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

Tickets: http://tiny.cc/anthemsofsteel