Progressive Metal - Norway
temic
noun [Nahuatl]
1 dream.
Introducing TEMIC—prog’s newest, most ambitious, and most adrenaline-fueled act. TEMIC melds the creative minds of keyboardist and sound designer Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken), guitarist Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress), drummer Simen Sandnes (SHINING, Arkentype), and vocalist Fredrik Klemp (Maraton, 22).
The origins of TEMIC date back to 2017, when Tejeida and Gillette toured the world as band members of Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress. From the very first chords they exchanged, their musical chemistry both on and off stage was undeniable, leading them to discuss the prospect of starting a new band together. Unfortunately, conflicting tour and recording commitments forced them to turn their attention elsewhere for years—that is, until the world came to a standstill in 2020, and Tejeida called Gillette to ask a fateful question:
“Remember how we said we should make music together? Well, how about now?”
Thus, the first demos for what would later become TEMIC’s 2023 debut album, Terror Management Theory, began to emerge. Within a few weeks after that initial phone call, the musical vision of TEMIC had become clear: Let’s create progressive music that is heavily influenced by high-energy electronic music, but arranged and orchestrated for a 5-piece modern prog rock/metal band—where, at last, the pulse can be the focus, and the vocal melody can be king.
Eager to join forces with the very best bandmates, Tejeida and Gillette first summoned the rhythmic power of their friend and drummer Sandnes. With characteristic enthusiasm, Sandnes seized the opportunity, prepared to contribute his percussive prowess as the heartbeat of TEMIC. When it came time to find the singer that would carry TEMIC’s melodies to new heights, Sandnes recommended vocal powerhouse Klemp, whose emotive delivery and unmatched intensity left no doubt that he was destined to be the voice of TEMIC. Finally, to round out the rhythm section of Terror Management Theory, dynamic bassist Jacob Umansky (Intervals) was invited on board as a guest player, gracing the album with an unrivaled groove and a signature low-end sound.
Together, this mammoth lineup is TEMIC, a high-energy, electronic-inspired, modern melodic prog metal band for the next generation.
FFO: Devin Townsend, Gojira, Infected Mushroom, Leprous, Mastodon, Muse, Pain of Salvation, Periphery, Sleep Token, Tesseract
| Date | Venue | City | Country | Info | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17th, 2026 | Ready For Prog Festival | Toulouse | France | ||
| October 18th, 2026 | Z7 | Pratteln | Switzerland | ||
| October 19th, 2026 | Backstage | Munich | Germany | ||
| October 20th, 2026 | Muzuekgieterij | Maastricht | Netherlands | ||
| October 21st, 2026 | Backstage By The Mill | Paris | France | ||
| October 22nd, 2026 | Das Rind | Rüsselsheim | Germany | ||
| October 24th, 2026 | Art Rock Festival | Torun | Poland |
True to their name, TEMIC are a dream come true for prog fans. The supergroup features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, SHINING and Maraton. In 2023, they quickly lived up to their billing when debut album Terror Management Theory reached #15 on the iTunes Worldwide Metal chart.
True to their name, TEMIC are a dream come true for prog fans. The supergroup features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, SHINING and Maraton. Now, after topping charts in the Netherlands and reaching #15 on the iTunes Worldwide Metal chart upon debuting in 2023, the band are officially beginning to plant the seeds for their highly-anticipated second album.
Even before they officially arrived with their critically-acclaimed debut in 2023, TEMIC had already made a name for themselves in the prog space. The band features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, SHINING and Maraton. With Terror Management Theory, they lived up to their billing as a supergroup. The album topped the charts in the Netherlands, reached #15 on the iTunes Worldwide Metal chart and was named one of the year’s best albums by The Prog Report, The Progressive Subway and other publications.
TEMIC prove that there really is strength in numbers. Eric Gillette (Neal Morse) and Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, ex-Haken) had already toured the world together with Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress. But after they joined forces with Maraton’s Fredrik Klemp and Simen Sandnes from SHINING, they formed a new supergroup. The Prog Report was so impressed by TEMIC’s debut, that they dubbed Terror Management Theory one of the best albums of last year.
