Swedish heavy rock and metal band, Temple Of Discord (with members of Wytch), have signed to Ripple Music, for the release of their debut album. In The Ashes is due out February 21st, 2025. The band have also unveiled the first video from the record, for “The Reaper”. Watch it below and find out more.
Pre-order here: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-ashes
As stated by frontman Mattias Marklund, “the album paints a grim, introspective portrait of loss, turmoil, and the longing for understanding in an uncaring world. But I consider myself a happy person. I promise.”
In The Ashes is a dark exploration of the human psyche, mortality, and existential dread. The album delves into themes of death, self-destruction, and the chaos of inner demons, and explores the inevitability of mortality (“The Reaper”), the consuming nature of obsessive love (“Closer”, “Black Out the Sun”), and the despair of self-inflicted pain (“Razor Me”), while also confronting guilt and the repercussions of violence (“The Fields”), and the search for identity amid self-loathing (“Someone Else”). In its final tracks, the album critiques societal deception (“All Their Lies”) and reflects on personal downfall and alienation (“Rails”).
In The Ashes tracklisting:
01 The Reaper
02 Closer
03 Black Out The Sun
04 Razor Me
05 The Fields
06 Someone Else
07 All Their Lies
08 Rails
Temple of Discord began as Marklund’s personal creative outlet in 2017. Mattias was writing songs for Aska (later known as Wytch) at the time, but some compositions felt too personal and diverged from the band’s established style. Rather than setting those tracks aside, he channeled them into a solo project, which would eventually become Temple of Discord. With the help of drummer Benny Hägglund (Vintersorg, Fission), Mattias recorded the first demo track, “The Calling”. While he had been playing guitar in bands since the late 1980s, this marked the first time he stepped into the vocalist role, adding another layer of intimacy and individuality to his music.
Fast forward to the pandemic years: Wytch entered a period of dormancy, and fellow guitarist Niklas Viklund revisited Mattias’s Temple of Discord material. Struck by the strength and uniqueness of the songs, Niklas encouraged Mattias to transform the project into a full-fledged band. The two quickly brought in bassist Jon Ericson Warnoff, with whom Niklas had previously played in Stardog. Recognizing Jon’s chemistry and talent, they knew he was the perfect fit for the group. With Benny unavailable due to scheduling conflicts, the search began for a drummer who could complete the lineup. They found their match in Peter Melender, whom Mattias’s father recommended as “the best goddamn drummer in town.” With the lineup solidified, Temple of Discord was ready to take the next step. They entered the studio and recorded several tracks that caught the attention of Ripple Music CEO Todd Severin, who signed them for the February 2025 release of their studio debut album In The Ashes. A new gate of heaviness has opened..
Temple Of Discord is:
Mattias Marklund – Vocals and Guitars
Jon Eriksson Warnoff – Bass
Peter Melender – Drums
Niklas Viklund – Guitars
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