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Follow the Cipher

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. An early line-up featured bassist Jonas Asplind, drummer Karl Löfgren and guitarist/backing vocalist Viktor Carlsson. The band released their self‑titled debut album on Nuclear Blast Records on 11 May 2018. They subsequently issued the single "The Pioneer" with a lyric video in June 2019, and in October 2021 the band announced the departure of vocalist Linda Toni Grahn while releasing "Rewind the Stars" as her farewell track. The band is currently on hold with no replacements for the departed members.

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Follow the Cipher
Follow the Cipher at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Follow the Cipher at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Background information
OriginFalun, Sweden
Genres
Years active2014–present (on hold since 2021)
LabelNuclear Blast
MembersKen Kängström
Viktor Carlsson
Daniel Sjögren
Past membersBjörn 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.67 The band is currently on hold with no replacements for the departed members.

Band members

  • Follow the Cipher live at Rockharz Open Air 2019
  • Singer Linda Toni Grahn and Bassist Jonas Asplind
    Singer Linda Toni Grahn and Bassist Jonas Asplind
  • Drummer Karl Löfgren
    Drummer Karl Löfgren
  • Guitarist Ken Kängström
    Guitarist Ken Kängström
  • Guitarist Viktor Carlsson (and Singer Linda Toni Grahn)
    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

Singles

  • "The Pioneer" (2019)10
  • "Rewind the Stars" (2021)11
References

References

  1. "Album Review: FOLLOW THE CIPHER – Follow The Cipher".
  2. Cooper, Ali (9 July 2018). "New Band Of The Week: Follow The Cipher". Louder. Future plc. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  3. "Follow The Cipher Sign To Nuclear Blast Records; 'The Rising' Lyric Video Streaming". BraveWords. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  4. "Follow The Cipher Reveal Self-Titled Album Artwork; First Video Trailer Streaming". BraveWords. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  5. "FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'". Blabbermouth.net. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  6. "Follow The Cipher announce the departure of Linda Toni Grahn and release the new single". Metal Goddesses. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  7. "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Rewind The Stars (MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Follow The Cipher. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  8. "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Drummer Daniel Sjögren ersetzt Karl Löfgren". Rock Hard (in German). 20 November 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  9. "Follow The Cipher announce the departure of Linda Toni Grahn and release the new single". Metal Goddesses. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  10. "FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'". Blabbermouth.net. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  11. "FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Rewind The Stars (MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Follow The Cipher. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
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