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TEMIC Announces Second Album ‘Ceiba’
Progressive metal supergroup TEMIC has announced their second album, "Ceiba", alongside a video for lead single "Ceased To Be". The band, whose members have played with Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken and others, built a strong following with their chart-topping debut, and the new record marks a more progressive step for the group as they explore a concept centred on loss and mortality.
"Ceiba" is due for release on 2 October 2026 via Season Of Mist and takes its name from a tree sacred in Mayan culture, believed to connect earth, heaven and the underworld. The lead single "Ceased To Be" is sung from the perspective of someone dying surrounded by loved ones, framing death as a rite of passage rather than something to be feared; its accompanying video, directed by Cesar Mendiburu, was filmed in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, including underwater scenes shot in a cenote, and stars actress Anna Kirse. The 11-track album was written collaboratively by all five members, including newest addition, bassist Miguel Pereira.
In short
- TEMIC announce second album "Ceiba", out 2 October 2026.
- Lead single "Ceased To Be" video explores death and loss.
- Filmed in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, featuring actress Anna Kirse.
Explained simply
TEMIC is a progressive metal band whose members have previously played with respected acts including Devin Townsend and Haken. The group brings together musicians with deep experience in creating complex, expansive music.
The band's debut album was commercially successful and helped them develop a dedicated fanbase. Their second record, "Ceiba", marks a shift towards a more conceptual approach, with the album built around a central theme exploring loss and mortality.
The album is named after a tree sacred in Mayan culture, believed to connect earth, heaven and the underworld. All five band members, including their newest bassist, collaborated on the album's songwriting.
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