Then Comes Silence

Formed in Stockholm, Sweden, by founder and vocalist Alex Svenson, Then Comes Silence have established themselves as one of the leading names in today’s goth, post-punk and darkwave revival. Driven by a fascination with horror, the occult and the raw intensity of underground music, the band forged a distinctive sound that quickly found a devoted international following. Early support from the German post-punk scene helped turn the country into a second home,laying the foundation for years of relentless touring across Europe and beyond. After three independently released albums, Then Comes Silence signed with Nuclear Blast for the release of Blood, expanding their global reach and cementing their reputation as one of the scene’s hardest working bands. Over the years, Then Comes Silence have shared the stage with acts such as The Fields of the Nephilim, Clan of Xymox, The Chameleons and A Place To Bury Strangers, 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. Their journey has also included releases through Metropolis Records, further strengthening their international presence. Since 2022, the band has operated as a tightly focused trio featuring Alex Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie. Together they have refined Then Comes Silence into its most direct, powerful and uncompromising form. Known for combining dark atmospheres with driving rhythms, razor-sharp hooks and explosive live performances, Then Comes Silence continue to push forward without nostalgia or compromise. With a steady stream of acclaimed releases and an unwavering commitment to the road, they have earned their place at the forefront of the modern gothic rock and post-punk movement, proving themselves to be one of the genre’s most vital contemporary live acts with frequent touring across The USA, Latin America and Europe. Band history in a chronological order: 2012 – Then Comes Silence is founded in Stockholm, Sweden, by Alex Svenson. 2012 – Debut album Then Comes Silence I is released via Novoton. 2015 – Drummer Jonas Fransson joins the band. 2016 – Then Comes Silence signs with Nuclear Blast Records 2018 – Guitarist Hugo Zombie (formerly of Los Carniceros del Norte) joins the band. 2019 – The band signs with Metropolis Records (North America) and SPV (Europe). 2022 – Then Comes Silence re-emerges as a three-piece featuring Alex Svenson, Jonas Fransson and Hugo Zombie. 2022 – The band embarks on its first North American tour. 2026 – Then Comes Silence completes its first Latin American tour. Selected Quotes - Then Comes Silence "Only band that have managed to be voted for album of the month four times!!!!" Album of the Month April 2024 (Trickery) Album of the Month July 2022 (Hunger) Album of the Month March 2020 (Machine) Album of the Month November 2017 (Blood) -SONIC SEDUCER- "I can see them being huge" -Dani Filth- "Then Comes Silence are everything a band should be - good tunes, good playing and singing, and good looking. Their songs are ear-worms, once heard difficult to forget, as catchy as gonorrhea but far better for your health." -Wayne Hussey- "'We Lose The Night' is one of their best songs! Truly love it." -She Past Away- "Hellacopters of Gothic Rock" -Jyrki 69- The 'REQUIEM BALLROOM' Production Team Bandmembers: Alex Svenson - vocals, bass and synthezisers Jonas Fransson - drums Hugo Zombie - guitars Produced by Alex Svenson BALLROOM mixed by Jon Bordon (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy, among others) REQUIEM mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Backyard Babies, Apocalyptica, among others) Additional musicians: Johan Lange (Agent Side Grinder) on track 12 - Singles - 'REQUIEM BALLROOM' 'Judgement Day' August 7th The song opens with a flirtation of a catchy Euro techno melody, creating a contrast to the band’s established roots and signature sound. Judgement Day is about failure, bad decisions, and poor behavior. Those who will be first in line on doomsday. The Euro techno element serves as a metaphor for the song’s theme. The band itself “fails” by letting something completely unexpected and out of character take over. 'Remaker Redeemer' September 11th Death is generally regarded, across many cultures, as the final blackout where nothing follows. Yet in another sense, death can also serve as a metaphor for change and transformation. To take the next step, change is inevitable. 'Bye Bye Land' October 16th Watching someone self destruct can leave you feeling completely helpless, especially when it seems like there’s nothing you can do to intervene. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available. You don’t have to face it alone.