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<\/figure>\nLong before they appeared like a dream come true to progressive fans around the world in 2023, already, the members of TEMIC<\/strong> had made a real name for themselves. The international super group features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy\u2019s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, Shining and Maraton. Having topped charts in the Netherlands and reaching #15 on the iTunes Worldwide Metal chart, their full-length debut certainly lived up to the hype. But they\u2019ve grown by leaps and bounds on Ceiba<\/em>, their mighty and magical second album.<\/p>\n \u201cCeiba<\/em> is a concept album about loss in all its various forms\u201d, TEMIC says. \u201cWhile more progressive than our first album, the songs are driven by honesty and emotions. They deal with pain, anger, fear, blame and silence, which are all difficult in their own way but a part of the process to renewing our inner strength\u201d.<\/p>\n The concept behind TEMIC started in 2017, when keyboardist Diego Tejeida and guitarist Eric Gillette were both touring members of Mike Portnoy\u2019s Shattered Fortress. After proving to be a quick fit on stage, the two decided to start their own band together. \u201cWe wanted to make music that prided itself on emotion, not just because it\u2019s technically difficult to play\u201d, Tejeida says. As for what the band would sound like, combining their love for heavy riffs, heavenly pop hooks and high-energy electronic music into a hard-hitting prog-metal hybrid wasn\u2019t so simple. But after recruiting former soccer prodigy-turned-Zildjian-endorsed drummer Simen Sandnes to go along with Norwegian Idol contestant and powerhouse vocalist Fredrik Klemp, TEMIC put all the pieces together on their very first try.<\/p>\n \u201c[\u2026] a fresh and powerful take on contemporary progressive metal\u201d, Sonic Perspectives<\/a> wrote in a 8.5\/10 review of Terror Management Theory.<\/p>\n ProgRadio<\/a> agreed. \u201c[\u2026] a band that has the potential to innovate and redefine the boundaries of progressive rock and metal\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cTEMIC manages to craft a distinct narrative, with the echoes of their musical roots subtly woven into each track\u201d, wrote The Prog Report<\/a>, who named Terror Management Theory one of the best albums of 2023.<\/p>\n Now, after a co-headline tour of Europe with Rendezvous Point and a splashy appearance aboard Cruise to the Edge, TEMIC are back in full bloom with Ceiba<\/em>.<\/p>\n Much like Terror Management Theory, the super group\u2019s widely-anticipated follow-up centers on mortality. In Mayan culture, the titular tree is considered sacred for its connection to the earth, heaven and the underworld. \u201cWe love how the image of the Ceiba<\/em> connects to the overarching theme of loss\u201d, Tejeida explains. As depicted by the album\u2019s lush cover art, it opens like a crack of lightning. \u00a0Heavy with loss and without any foreseeable hope on the horizon, \u201cAshes\u201d rains down one thunderous riff after another, only for the dark clouds to lift like a veil amidst its rousing chorus.<\/p>\n \u201cThough I\u2019m broken, my will still remains\u201d. While digging deep, Klemp never fails to hit the high notes. \u201cFinding strength that resides within the pain\u201d.<\/p>\n Like a root, loss possesses a deep hold over Ceiba<\/em>. \u201cI have experienced lots of personal losses, along with everyone else\u201d, Tejeida says. \u201cThough we don\u2019t often talk about them with each other, loss is so universal that it will always be a natural part of our lives, like a tree\u201d. Whether it\u2019s the loss of a friendship, a romantic relationship, a loved one or your sense of self, so too does the album take many different forms. \u201cCasting Stone\u201d turns a hopeful relationship contentious with a fiery volley between djent, hard rock and electronics. Meanwhile, fragile ballad \u201cBroken\u201d mourns the end of a codependent relationship while accompanied by little more than ghostly synths.<\/p>\n \u201cProg can be too concerned with being clever, but \u2018Broken\u2019 is just an honest song\u201d, Tejeida says. \u201cThe song pretty much has stayed the same since we wrote it: raw and to the point\u201d.<\/p>\n No matter how deep Ceiba<\/em> digs into philosophical terrain, TEMIC continue to branch out in all directions both literally and figuratively. The album treats loss not as an end but as one more step along life\u2019s path. \u201cYour soul will never die\u201d, assures lead single \u201cCeased To Be\u201d, which crosses between prog\u2019s technical sorcery and pop\u2019s divine melodies with relative ease thanks to shrewd guidance from the group\u2019s newest member and bassist Miguel Pereira (Withem, Big City). Supported by swaying leads, towering cleans and firm groove, 10-minute closer \u201cAs Long As We Last\u201d promises to stay with us long after its final epic solo.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wrote this album together with contributions from all five members\u201d, the band says. \u201cWe allowed ourselves to explore the songs and really extend ourselves while always keeping the emotions at the front of our minds\u201d.<\/p>\n With Ceiba<\/em>, TEMIC return with a thunderous ode of prog.<\/p>\n Track list:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Asunder (1:35)<\/p>\n 2. Ashes (4:55)<\/p>\n 3. Beyond the Voice (3:58)<\/p>\n 4. Ceased To Be (6:26)<\/p>\n 5. Broken (4:45)<\/p>\n 6. Casting Stone (9:16)<\/p>\n 7. See Myself (6:38)<\/p>\n 8. Parting the Waves Inside (7:24)<\/p>\n 9. Night of Veils (3:38)<\/p>\n 10. Alone (7:02)<\/p>\n 11. As Long As We Last (10:21)<\/p>\n Full runtime:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>01:06:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fredrik Klemp \u2014\u00a0Vocals<\/p>\n Eric Gillette \u2014\u00a0Guitars, Backing Vocals<\/p>\n Diego Tejeida \u2014\u00a0Keyboards, Sound Design<\/p>\n Simen Sandnes \u2014\u00a0Drums<\/p>\n Miguel Pereira \u2014\u00a0Bass<\/p>\n Production Credits:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drums and lead vocals recorded at Lionheart Studio in Oslo, Norway.<\/p>\n Lead vocals engineered and produced by Diego Tejeida.<\/p>\n Mixed by Chris Edrich.<\/p>\n Mastered by Pierrick No\u00ebl at Atelier Mastering.<\/p>\n Cover Artwork:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hicham Hamzi \/ H-Hich Design<\/p>\n Pre-order & Pre-save<\/strong>\u00a0 Press\u00a0kit:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/presskit.season-of-mist.com\/Temic<\/a><\/p>\n Username: presskit<\/em><\/p>\n Password: Presskitofmist<\/em><\/p>\n Follow TEMIC:<\/strong><\/p>\n Official Website: https:\/\/temicband.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bandcamp:\u00a0https:\/\/temic.bandcamp.com\/album\/terror-management-theory<\/a><\/p>\n Apple Music: https:\/\/music.apple.com\/artist\/temic\/1695936703<\/a><\/p>\n Spotify:\u00a0https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/21VXRBFEQrR6Xrot1y5t7I<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TEMICBAND<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: https:\/\/<\/a>www.instagram.com\/temicband<\/a><\/p>\n YouTube:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCaslvfVCVrV4cdARmdiQKGg<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rezonatz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TEMIC-1.jpg\")
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