Anders had previously worked with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen on Rising Force in the 80's and 90's and on a number of other projects; he is the brother of Jens Johansson from Stratovarius.
Anders oli varem töötanud koos kitarrist Yngwie Malmsteeniga bändis Rising Force ja mitmetes teistes projektides; ta on Stratovariuse liikme Jens Johanssoni vend.