Singer/guitarist John Engelbert and drummer Oskar “Ossi” Bonde formed rock duo Johnossi in their native Stockholm, Sweden, in 2004. After only three shows they landed their first record deal and with the release of their self titled debut album they instantly became one of the most influential contemporary acts in Sweden, winning a Swedish Grammy Award and a huge fanbase with their explosive live shows. All their six following subsequent albums after the debut (“All They Ever Wanted”, “Mavericks”, “Transitions”, ” Blood Jungle”, “Torch // Flame” and “Mad Gone Wild”) have been strongly acclaimed by critics and earned them several platinum selling albums and singles in Sweden.
Touring still is and has always been the pounding heart of Johnossi. Having toured extensively around the world through out their career both headlining and as support to other acts like The Hives, Green Day, Lykke Li and The Soundtrack of Our Lives.