Lacrimas Profundere are a German gothic metal/dark rock band formed in 1993 in Waging am See by brothers Oliver Nikolas Schmid and Christopher Schmid. Their sound has shifted over three decades from classic gothic metal toward a more accessible style they call 'rock'n'sad', with Julian Larre fronting the band on vocals since 2018. Known for albums such as Ave End and The Grandiose Nowhere, the group has played shows in 40 countries.
The band announced a new album Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, which will be released on September 25, 2026 by the Steamhammer label, and released the eponymous title single.
In autumn 2025, the band performed a European tour as the opening act for Paradise Lost.
During 2026, the band is performing an extensive headline tour across Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, during which they will perform on October 24 in Ceske Budejovice.
In March 2024, the band released a standalone single Obscurity.
