Ralf Rafael Gyllenhammar (born Rafael Wolfgang Sebek; 1 July 1966) is a Swedish musician. He is the frontman of the rock/metal band Mustasch and was also the frontman of B-Thong with whom he released one album, From Strength to Strength in 1997, shortly before the band's breakup.
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Birth name | Rafael Wolfgang Sebek |
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Born | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1 July 1966
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Formerly of | B-Thong |
In 2007, his work with Klipptoppen earned him an award as the best "Alternative Presenter of the Year". Gyllenhammar was also one of several guest artists on the double disc soundtrack for the Swedish drama series Upp Till Kamp. Currently Gyllenhammar is endorsed by Schecter guitars which he tunes to drop C tuning and Blackstar Amplification.[1]
Melodifestivalen
editGyllenhammar took part in Melodifestivalen 2013 with the song "Bed on Fire", in a bid to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. He sang in the semi-final 4 held on 23 February 2013 and came 1st/2nd, thus qualifying directly to the final on 9 March 2013. The song is co-written by him and David Wilhelmsson.
Discography
edit- Studio albums
Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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2013 | Bed on Fire | 19 |
- Solo singles
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"Bed on Fire" | 2013 | 10 |
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Bed on Fire |
- With Mustasch
(Selective albums and EPs)
- 2001: The True Sound of the New West (EP)
- 2002: Above All
- 2003: Ratsafari
- 2005: Powerhouse
- 2006: Parasite! (EP)
- 2007: Latest Version of the Truth
- 2008: Lowlife Highlights (compilation)
- 2011: The New Sound of the True Best (compilation; old tracks re-recorded)
- 2012: Sounds Like Hell Looks Like Heaven
- 2014: Thank You for the Demon
- 2015: Testosterone
References
edit- ^ "KvltSite - No Ads, No Fads. - Mustasch - Interview". Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
- ^ SwedishCharts.com Ralf Gyllenhammar discography
- ^ SwedishCharts.com Ralf Gyllenhammar discography
External links
edit- Ralf Gyllenhammar discography at Discogs
- Ralf Gyllenhammar at IMDb