# THEN COMES SILENCE Drop Judgement Day Video and Announce New Album - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/ - Published: 2026-09-01T16:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney Stockholm post-punk band Then Comes Silence has released Judgement Day, the lead single from their forthcoming album Requiem Ballroom. Directed by Damon Zurawski, the song’s music video is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the production process with the local goth community. The upcoming eighth studio album, Requiem Ballroom, will be released on November 20 through Metropolis Records. The trio is currently supporting the new material with a tour across several European cities.   | | | |   | | | ### **Then Comes Silence turn ‘Judgement Day’ into a celebration with new Behind-the-Scenes film**   #### **_‘Requiem Ballroom’ album forthcoming in late 2026 via Metropolis Records_** | | | | | | | | | | | Then Comes Silence | | Judgement Day (with official video & behind-the-scenes film) | | Watch the new Behind-The-Scenes documentary. Full ‘Requiem Ballroom” album out Nov. 20 via Metropolis Records | | 31 August 2026 | |   | | | | | **FOR FANS OF:** Killing Joke, The Chameleons, The Mission, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Ritual Howls, Agent Side Grinder, The Bellwether Syndicate, Ist Ist _“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** Stockholm-based post-punk trio** [Then Comes Silence](https://thencomessilence.com)** recently released [**‘Judgement Day’**](https://youtu.be/6Or4dgBiQIE), 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](https://www.instagram.com/zurawski/)** of **[Future Legend Films](https://www.futurelegends.net/news.html)**. 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**](https://www.metropolis-records.com/). The band has also shared a vivid [**behind-the-scenes documentary**](https://youtu.be/oYkjupqYjKg), created by [**Marzipan Moonlight**](https://www.youtube.com/@MarzipanMoonlight), 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**](https://www.instagram.com/tics_/) and guitarist [**Hugo Zombie**](https://www.instagram.com/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.   Then Comes Silence "Judgement Day" [⌊Then Comes Silence "Judgement Day"⌉⌊Then Comes Silence "Judgement Day"⌉ Watch this video on YouTube “‘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**](https://www.instagram.com/joniverse/)** (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy)** and the ‘Requiem’ half was mixed by[ ](https://www.instagram.com/tom_van_heesch/) [**Tom van Heesch **](https://www.instagram.com/tom_van_heesch/)**(Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies)**. [**Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers**](https://www.chartmakers.fi/)******(**** 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**](https://www.metropolis-records.com/), they have further strengthening their international presence. Their impending eighth album follows [**‘Trickery’**](https://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/album/trickery)( 2024) and **[‘Hunger’](https://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/album/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**](https://ffm.to/xqxzqo9), including [**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/then-comes-silence/571330455)**,** [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hM4i3NzOOZZ0IBAGY2hJy) and [**Bandcamp**](http://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/), where their latest [**‘Trickery’ album**](https://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/album/trickery) 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**](https://linktr.ee/tcsontour) **ALBUM CREDITS** Lyrics & Music written by Alex SvensonAlex Svenson – vocals, bass and synthezisersJonas Fransson – drumsHugo Zombie – guitarsJohan Lange (Agent Side Grinder) – synthesizer on Track 12Produced by Alex SvensonRecorded 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 ForsbäckCover artwork by D.K. Griftegaard & Jonas FranssonReleased by Metropolis RecordsOfficial video by** ****[Damon Zurawski](https://www.instagram.com/zurawski/)** at** [Future Legends Films](https://www.futurelegends.net/news.html)**Behind-the- scenes video by Marzipan MoonlightPublicity by [**Shameless Promotion PR**](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/) **LIVE DATES** SEP. 11 –  Glain, Belgium @ Deux OursSEP. 12 – Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, Netherlands @ Baroeg Open Air 2026SEP. 13 –  Rennes, France @ BrewklynSEP. 14 – Paris, France @ Le ChinoisSEP. 15 –  Rezé, France @ Cold CrashSEP. 16 –  Lyon, France@ Rock N’EatSEP. 17 –  Marseille, France @ Le MolotovSEP. 18 –  Torino, Italy @ Ziggy ClubSEP. 19 –  Castelfranco Veneto, Italy @ Sale ImproveSEP. 20 –  Hlavní Město Praha, Czechia @ SubzeroOCT. 24 –  Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet **Keep up with Then Comes Silence** [Website](https://thencomessilence.com) | [Bandcamp](http://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/) |[ Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/thencomessilence) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ThenComesS) | [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/thencomessilence) | [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/ThenComesSilence) | [TikTok](http://www.tiktok.com/@thencomessilence) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/then-comes-silence/571330455) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hM4i3NzOOZZ0IBAGY2hJy) | [BandsInTown](http://www.bandsintown.com/a/4796093) **Keep up with Metropolis Records** [Website](https://www.metropolis-records.com/) | [Bandcamp](https://metropolisrecords.bandcamp.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MetropolisRecords) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MetropolisRec) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/metropolisrecords) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC53qwBKvbJzXp3n89MaJaqw) **Keep up with Shameless Promotion PR** [Website](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/) | [Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/shamelesspromotionpr)| [Twitter ](http://twitter.com/shamelesspr_) | [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/shamelesspromotionpr) | [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/shamelesspromotion.bsky.social) | [Threads ](https://www.threads.net/@shamelesspromotionpr)| [Soundcloud](http://www.soundcloud.com/shameless-promotionpr) | | | | | |   | | | | | [⌊Shameless Promotion⌉](https://www.nyrdcast.com/tag/shameless-promotion-pr/) | | ![](http://7168.haulix.com/wf/open?upn=u001.3gfah00q3OVPn8XU4CyB3UdnMWitRyYaa1q13nAiIiuj3TgtkrbSEWWEa8IZxdIAi- 2FJ9u0zowPOXkU-2BPkp5CFNvBDLwHf5iLjeEb-2FCEwS7saCq0yVAd17tg108qbB7WNwloQUz-2FWrF5Y- 2FGnldb5G-2Fwue5hcx2q9777vC2YAeLsYVtzHFaCyUxDvBDDF44-2FRWEbnns1aHPuPHw3JyySYNMK5pEIuuPl4KKI6ldh- 2FB1iG7fhG5cwWxd4F4-2BmueIqFUleY9agAQ4OdLJnq1VQahVS35IWv8vUmyhSXW-2BdI7tR9ZcNRMRsHATMpiq0hpcSMUc- 2BTz1EV5Y0GoXy5yR2ekuA-3D-3D) ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20THEN%20COMES%20SILENCE%20Drop%20Judgement%20Day%20Video%20and%20Announce%20New%20Album&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fthen-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_ ## Comments ### By: Songwriter - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/then-comes-silence-drop-judgement-day/#comment-59074 - Published: 2026-09-02T08:08:54-05:00 The production process at that venue is often much more chaotic than what you describe. My friend experienced a similar struggle with studio time.