With their chart-topping debut, Temic certainly lived up to the hype, but fans and critics are teeming with anticipation over the first two glimpses at the international prog supergroup’s mighty and magical second album.
Today, Temic is releasing the third advanced single from Ceiba. While heavy in the wake of loss, “Ashes” opens the album on an uplifting note by finding the strength that resides within the pain.
“Ceiba is a concept album about loss in all its various forms”, Temic says. “‘Ashes’ begins the album’s journey shrouded in turmoil and hopelessness. But through that struggle comes the fight for renewal and, ultimately, inner strength”.
Ceiba is available in the following formats:
- CD Digipack
- 2×12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
- 2×12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black and crystal clear mixed with white splatters)
- 2×12” Vinyl Gatefold (Solid yellow, red and white marbled)
- 2×12” Vinyl Gatefold (Orange and black marbled)
Can’t wait for Ceiba? On Tuesday, September 22 at 1:30 pm EST, hear Temic’s new album before it comes out by RSVPing to tomorrow’s Bandcamp Listening Party.
Hear Temic perform “Ashes” and other new songs from Ceiba on their fall headline tour with very special guests and Season of Mist labelmates Kingcrow. Temic recently announced five new dates, which will bring the band to Finland and England for the very first time.
Temic Autumnal Offerings 2026 European Tour with very special guests Kingcrow:
October 15 – Milan, IT @ Slaughter Club [New Date] [Tickets]
October 17 – Toulouse, FR @ Ready For Prog Festival [Tickets]
October 18 – Pratteln, CH @ Z7 [Tickets]
October 19 – Munich, DE @ Backstage [Tickets]
October 20 – Maastricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij [Tickets]
October 21 – Paris, FR @ Backstage By The Mill [Tickets]
October 22 – Rüsselsheim, DE @ Das Rind [Tickets]
October 24 – Toruń, PL @ Rock Art Festival [Tickets]
October 26 – Helsinki, FI @ On The Rocks* [New Date] [Tickets]
October 27 – Tampere, FI @ Olympia*[NEW DATE] [Tickets]
October 29 – Manchester, UK @ Club Academy^[New Date] [Tickets]
October 30 – Hull, UK @ The Welly 2^[New Date] [Tickets]
November 1 – London, UK @ 229^[New Date] [Tickets]
*with support from Joviac
^with support from In Search of Sun
Before they joined forces in 2023, Temic had already established themselves as premier players of progressive metal and rock. The group features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, Shining, Maraton, and Big City. Ceiba blossoms with technical flourishes, beginning with two blazing solos on its opening song, “Ashes”, but their new album is grounded in raw emotions. In Mayan culture, the titular tree is considered sacred for its connection between the earth, heaven, and the underworld.
“We love how the image of the Ceiba connects to the album’s overarching theme of loss”, Temic keyboardist and sound designer Diego Tejeida says.
“Ashes” opens Ceiba like a crack of lightning. Drummer Simen Sandnes and guitarist Eric Gillette rain down thunderous riffs and earth-shaking double bass drumming. But while the song stands amongst the heaviest on the album, its strength comes from within. By digging deep, vocalist Fredrik Klemp punches into the rousing chorus. “Though I’m broken, my will still remains”. Never one to be denied, Tejeida and bassist Miguel Pereira break through the dark clouds as if pulling back a veil.
The video for “Ashes” was directed and edited by Cesar Mendiburu. It was filmed during Temic’s 2026 performance aboard Cruise to the Edge.
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