🔵 Discover "Bye Bye Land" by Then Comes Silence. A powerful new post-punk track.

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tockholm post-punk trio Then Comes Silence present 'Bye Bye Land', the third single from their impending 'Requiem Ballroom' album, due in late November via Metropolis Records. Confronting the helplessness of watching a loved one struggle with trauma, this song delivers a deeply personal reminder of life’s value, the power of human connection, and the hope of finding a reason to carry on.

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.

"This song is, in many ways, a slap in the face to one of my dearest friends. Someone who, after experiencing a life-changing trauma, reached a point where he decided he no longer wanted to be here. I’m not going to pretend that I know what was going through his mind or that I can fully understand what he was feeling. But I do know how deeply grateful I am that he’s still here. And I know I’m far from the only one who feels that way. With this song, I want to remind him of how much he means to all of us... and, most importantly, how much his life means to himself," says Alex Svenson.

"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."

Produced by Alex Svenson, this track was recorded by Jörgen Wall at Stockholm's Kapsylen Studio and mixed by Tom van Heesch. 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.

Then Comes Silence earlier released 'Judgement Day', a driving anthem that embraces failure, reckless choices and the thrill of living without regrets, embracing a final celebration before the inevitable reckoning. The vivid behind-the-scenes documentary by Marzipan Moonlight offers a glimpse into the video's creation and the thriving spirit of Stockholm's goth community.

• they have cemented their reputation as one of the scene’s hardest working bands.

Their latest single 'Remaker Redeemer' is accompanied by a film by Damon Zurawski of Future Legends Films, descending into the space between death and rebirth, where the final journey into darkness becomes a passage toward transformation, renewal and the possibility of another world.

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.

• On October 16th, 'Bye Bye Land' is out everywhere !

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.

On October 16th, 'Bye Bye Land' is out everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where their latest 'Trickery' album is also available on vinyl and CD. The 'Requiem Ballroom" album will be released on November 20th.

Then Comes Silence performs next in Stockholm, Sweden at Kollektivet Livet on on October 24th. Tickets can be obtained at  https://linktr.ee/tcsontour
 

"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

”I can see them being huge” ~ Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
 
"Truly love it" ~ She Past Away
 
"Hellacopters of Gothic Rock" ~ Jyrki 69 (The 69 Eyes)

"The only band that have been voted as album of the month four times!" ( 'Blood' in 2017 / 'Machine' in 2020 / 'Hunger' in 2022 / 'Trickery' in 2024) ~ Sonic Seducer Magazine

Then Comes Silence

Bye Bye Land

'Requiem Ballroom' album out Nov. 20 via Metropolis Records.
Watch the videos for 'Judgement Day' & 'Remaker Redeemer'

16 October 2026

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
Videos by Damon Zurawski at Future Legends Films
Mascots: Bengii, Lord of All Possible Pain and Mischief,
El Pseudo & Johnny Nattsjö as Nebelmeer
Dancers: Jeff, Marisa, Mathias,
Friðr, Grimm, Moa, Niklas & Elisabeth
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