THEN COMES SILENCE + ASTARI NITE - Bristol

THEN COMES SILENCE BIOGRAPHY:

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’shardest 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 andexplosive 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 liveacts with frequent touring across The USA, Latin America and Europe.