Ralf Rafael Gyllenhammar (born Rafael Wolfgang Sebek; 1 July 1966) is a Swedish musician. He is vocalist/guitarist of the rock band

Mustasch Mustasch is a rock band from Sweden. They were formed in the fall of 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Stam Johansson in Gothenburg. Band history Mustasch was formed in Gothenburg in 1998, and recorded demos at "The ...

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. 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

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and Blackstar Amplification.

Melodifestivalen

Gyllenhammar took part in

Melodifestivalen 2013 Melodifestivalen 2013 was the Swedish music competition that selected the 53rd Swedish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Robin Stjernberg's song " You" won the final, and became the first Second Chance song to win the Melodifestivalen f ...

with the song "Bed on Fire", in a bid to represent Sweden in the

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 The Eurovision Song Contest 2013 was the 58th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Malmö, Sweden, following the country's victory at the with the song "Euphoria" by Loreen. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EB ...

. 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

;Studio albums ;Solo singles ;With

(Selective albums and EPs) *2001: ''

The True Sound of the New West Mustasch is a rock band from Sweden. They were formed in the fall of 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Stam Johansson in Gothenburg. Band history Mustasch was formed in Gothenburg in 1998, and recorded demos at "The ...

'' (EP) *2002: '' Above All'' *2003: '' Ratsafari'' *2005: '' Powerhouse'' *2006: ''

Parasite! Mustasch is a rock band from Sweden. They were formed in the fall of 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Stam Johansson in Gothenburg. Band history Mustasch was formed in Gothenburg in 1998, and recorded demos at "The ...

'' (EP) *2007: ''

Latest Version of the Truth ''Latest Version of the Truth'' is the fourth full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Mustasch Mustasch is a rock band from Sweden. They were formed in the fall of 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Stam Johan ...

'' *2008: ''

Lowlife Highlights Mustasch is a rock band from Sweden. They were formed in the fall of 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Stam Johansson in Gothenburg. Band history Mustasch was formed in Gothenburg in 1998, and recorded demos at "The ...

'' (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''

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gyllenhammar, Ralf 1966 births 20th-century Swedish male musicians 20th-century Swedish male singers 21st-century Swedish male singers Swedish male singer-songwriters Swedish multi-instrumentalists Swedish rock guitarists Swedish rock singers Living people Musicians from Gothenburg Melodifestivalen contestants