Follow the Cipher
Follow the Cipher | |
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Follow the Cipher at Rockharz Open Air 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Falun, Sweden |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present (on hold since 2021) |
| Label | Nuclear Blast |
| Members | Ken Kängström Viktor Carlsson Daniel Sjögren |
| Past members | Björn Lundqvist Joakim Johansson Viktor Gustavsson Jonas Asplind Karl Löfgren Linda Toni Grahn |
Follow the Cipher is a Swedish symphonic power metal band from Falun, formed in 2014 by guitarist and songwriter Ken Kängström, a longtime Sabaton contributor.[2] An early line-up featured bassist Jonas Asplind, drummer Karl Löfgren and guitarist/backing vocalist Viktor Carlsson.[3] The band released their self‑titled debut album on Nuclear Blast Records on 11 May 2018.[4] They subsequently issued the single "The Pioneer" with a lyric video in June 2019,[5] and in October 2021 the band announced the departure of vocalist Linda Toni Grahn while releasing "Rewind the Stars" as her farewell track.[6][7] The band is currently on hold with no replacements for the departed members.
Band members
- Follow the Cipher live at Rockharz Open Air 2019
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Singer Linda Toni Grahn and Bassist Jonas Asplind
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Drummer Karl Löfgren
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Guitarist Ken Kängström
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Guitarist Viktor Carlsson (and Singer Linda Toni Grahn)
Current
- Ken Kängström – lead guitar (2014–present)
- Viktor Carlsson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)
- Daniel Sjögren – drums (2014, 2019–present)[8]
Former
- Viktor Gustavsson – lead vocals (2014)
- Joakim Johansson – rhythm guitar (2014)
- Björn Lundqvist – bass (2014)
- Karl Löfgren – drums (2014–2019)
- Jonas Asplind – bass, backing vocals (2014–2020)
- Linda Toni Grahn – lead vocals (2014–2021)[9]
Discography
Studio albums
- Follow the Cipher (2018)
Singles
References
- ^ "Album Review: FOLLOW THE CIPHER – Follow The Cipher".
- ^ Cooper, Ali (9 July 2018). "New Band Of The Week: Follow The Cipher". Louder. Future plc. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher Sign To Nuclear Blast Records; 'The Rising' Lyric Video Streaming". BraveWords. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher Reveal Self-Titled Album Artwork; First Video Trailer Streaming". BraveWords. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'". Blabbermouth.net. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher announce the departure of Linda Toni Grahn and release the new single". Metal Goddesses. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Rewind The Stars (MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Follow The Cipher. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Drummer Daniel Sjögren ersetzt Karl Löfgren". Rock Hard (in German). 20 November 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher announce the departure of Linda Toni Grahn and release the new single". Metal Goddesses. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'". Blabbermouth.net. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Rewind The Stars (MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Follow The Cipher. Retrieved 2025-10-12.