‘Requiem Ballroom’ album forthcoming in late 2026 via Metropolis Records
Stockholm-based post-punk trio Then Comes Silence recently released ‘Judgement Day’, a dark and driving anthem that embraces failure, reckless choices and the thrill of living without regrets. The high-energy video was filmed by Damon Zurawski of Future Legend Films. Painting the picture of those celebrating sinners embracing their final celebration before the inevitable reckoning, this is the first single from the band’s ‘Requiem Ballroom’ album, out later this year via Metropolis Records.
The band has also shared a vivid behind-the-scenes documentary, created by Marzipan Moonlight, on the making of the video. This offers a fun-loving personal glimpse of the process involved in the video’s creation and the thriving and warm spirit of Stockholm’s goth community over an array of cinematic sequences. The footage immortalizes Then Comes Silence’s professionalism, the genuine camaraderie of those involved, and the delightful involvement of a tiny canine companion named Hugo.
A tightly focused trio since 2022, Then Comes Silence was formed in 2012 by vocalist-bassist Alex Svenson in 2012. Drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie, round out the band in its most direct, powerful and uncompromising form. One of the leading names on today’s goth, post-punk and darkwave scene, they are driven by a fascination with horror, the occult and the raw intensity of underground music, having forged a distinctive sound and a devoted international following.
“‘Judgement Day’ was the first song I wrote for this album – an homage to our musical heroes Killing Joke. Hugo came up with the guitar sound early in the process. This song celebrates the wicked ones having a good run til their end days. In some people’s eyes, we too are rock ‘n’ rolling, beer drinking geezers that most likely will be the first to go. So be it. We had a good run,” says Alex Svenson.
Hugo Zombie adds, “The guitar is inspired by Killing Joke and is a little tribute to Geordie. We haven’t played it live, but we will perform it for the first time at M’era Luna Festival in August. It should go well.”
‘Judgement Day’ is about failure, bad decisions, and poor behavior – a nod to those who will be first in line on doomsday. The techno element is juxtapositional given the subject matter. Ultimately, the band “fails” by letting something completely unexpected and out-of-character takeover. A swaggering gothic rocker that turns self-destruction and the ticking of time into an irresistible celebration of the wicked,
“We gave a performance in the photo studio when shooting the music video. It was like a regular concert with the extras dancing around the band. People seemed to enjoy being involved in the making of this video – it’s easy to dance to and has a good dynamic,” says Alex Svenson.
Jonas Fransson shares, “We invited a bunch of friends to join us for the music video shoot, and one of them happens to be a 16-year-old Miniature Pinscher. He is almost completely deaf, so he didn’t mind walking around the studio while we were playing. The video isn’t cut and finished yet, but there’s a good chance he’ll end up in it.”
The ‘Requiem Ballroom’ album itself is divided into two parts: ‘Ballroom’ was mixed by Jon Bordon (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy) and the ‘Requiem’ half was mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies). Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica) assumed mastering duties.
With the German post-punk scene their second home, Then Comes Silence has toured relentlessly for years. Continually expanding their geographic reach, they have cemented their reputation as one of the scene’s hardest working bands. With several releases through Metropolis Records, they have further strengthening their international presence. Their impending eighth album follows ‘Trickery’ (2024) and ‘Hunger’ (2022), jointly released by Metropolis and Nexilis Records / Schubert Music.
With dark atmospheres, driving rhythms, razor-sharp hooks and explosive performances, Then Comes Silence continue to push forward. They have earned their place at the forefront of the modern gothic rock and post-punk movement, proving themselves to be a vital contemporary live acts with frequent touring across North America, Latin America and Europe.
Then Comes Silence have shared the stage with acts such as The Fields of the Nephilim, Clan of Xymox, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, Pink Turns Blue and The Bellwether Syndicate, while appearing at many of Europe’s premier alternative festivals, including M’era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Amphi Festival, Castle Party, Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival and W-Festival.
‘Judgement Day’ is out everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where their latest ‘Trickery’ album is available on vinyl and CD. The ‘Requiem Ballroom” album will be released on November 20. Now touring Europe, tickets can be obtained at https://linktr.ee/tcsontour
ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics & Music written by Alex Svenson
Alex Svenson – vocals, bass and synthezisers
Jonas Fransson – drums
Hugo Zombie – guitars
Johan Lange (Agent Side Grinder) – synthesizer on Track 12
Produced by Alex Svenson
Recorded by Jörgen Wall and Tom van Heesch
‘Ballroom’ half mixed by Jon Bordon (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy)
‘Requiem’ half mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Backyard Babies, Apocalyptica)
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck
Cover artwork by D.K. Griftegaard & Jonas Fransson
Released by Metropolis Records
Official video by Damon Zurawski at Future Legends Films
Behind-the-scenes video by Marzipan Moonlight
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
LIVE DATES
SEP. 11 – Glain, Belgium @ Deux Ours
SEP. 12 – Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, Netherlands @ Baroeg Open Air 2026
SEP. 13 – Rennes, France @ Brewklyn
SEP. 14 – Paris, France @ Le Chinois
SEP. 15 – Rezé, France @ Cold Crash
SEP. 16 – Lyon, France @ Rock N’Eat
SEP. 17 – Marseille, France @ Le Molotov
SEP. 18 – Torino, Italy @ Ziggy Club
SEP. 19 – Castelfranco Veneto, Italy @ Sale Improve
SEP. 20 – Hlavní Město Praha, Czechia @ Subzero
OCT. 24 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet