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.