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France (1999 – present)
Formed in 1999 by French black metal multi-instrumentalist Neige (who also worked with Peste Noire, Mortifera, and Amesoeurs), Alcest was originally conceived as a solo project. It would eventually take on the form of a full band as Hegnor (also of Peste Noire) and Arguth joined the fray and released a four-track demo entitled Tristesse Hivernale in 1999. This demo was a more straightforward black metal affair, much different from what would happen next. After that released, Alcest returned to a one-member format, with Neige moving away from the metal overtones of the three-piece and embracing a more atmospheric approach to his work. The 2005 EP release, Le Secret, was more in tune with the project`s ultimate goal, which was to put to ear, as it were, Neige`s fascination with an “otherworld” — of sorts — that had held a fascination for him beginning in his childhood. In 2007, Neige released the first full-length Alcest recording, Souvenirs D`un Autre Monde (Memories of Another World, for those keeping up in English), which was released on Prophecy Productions, and was a critical success. 2007 also saw a split-EP release with Angmar.
Discography:
Tristesse Hivernale - Demo [2001]
Le Secret - EP [2005]
Souvenirs d’un autre monde - Full Length [2007]
Aux Funérailles Du Monde/Tristesse Hivernale [2007]
Les Discrets / Alcest - Split [2009]
Neige is currently working on his second album consisting 5 or 6 new songs and both the songs from Le Secret EP will be re-recorded. Some of the new songs will also include some harsh vocals. According to Neige the album will be finished in May or June.
Discography:
Tristesse Hivernale - Demo [2001]
Le Secret - EP [2005]
Souvenirs d’un autre monde - Full Length [2007]
Aux Funérailles Du Monde/Tristesse Hivernale [2007]
Les Discrets / Alcest - Split [2009]
Neige is currently working on his second album consisting 5 or 6 new songs and both the songs from Le Secret EP will be re-recorded. Some of the new songs will also include some harsh vocals. According to Neige the album will be finished in May or June.
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L1ama wrote:
merry christmas and a happy new year
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L1ama wrote:
the crushing loneliness that defines your life returns to you like a wave crashing against a cliff, you decide to go to a bar to meet a girl. they all laugh at you and turn away before you say anything. Cum dribbles down your leg as the cliff crashes into the sea and a tidal wave radiates away. You pull out the gun and try to blow your head off in the middle of the bar, but enough of the brain is left for you to continue your miserable life as a disfigured mess
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L1ama wrote:
and then you realise you finished 2 minutes into the scene and cry a little
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L1ama wrote:
gianna michaels is the opeth of porn. It seems good at first and then the clothes come off and half way through a song you wonder why you're listening to it
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aliespirituzomg wrote:
lol
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billy_spleen wrote:
Jenna Jameson is more like the Linkin Park of porn. Sasha is at least enjoyable to watch.
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bunnyyouth wrote:
whoa check out the big brains on alvareo
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alvareo wrote:
Just bought Souvenirs. Neige did literally EVERYTHING related to the music (instruments, recording, etc) except for the female guest vocalist on Sur l'autre rive je t'attendrai.
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juancarlitos wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Blackwave
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Rosnay wrote:
@ivan_steamblock: I mean top albums, chum.
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Bockop wrote:
SIX SIX SIX/THE N UMBER OF THE BEAST/HELL/AND FIRE/WAS SPAWNED TO BE RELEASED!
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RogerHayn wrote:
Great music.
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Kreator666 wrote:
you guys are only jealous you didn't think of it first
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bunnyyouth wrote:
having 666 in a username is so bad ass. its like the devil and shit.
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postneowavecore wrote:
with a username like Kreator666 who needs to insult
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Kreator666 wrote:
alcest is the george michael of faggotry
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Thornspire wrote:
lol this totally fits into the concept of Alcest ...
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Bockop wrote:
eva angelina is the miley cyrus of porn
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bunnyyouth wrote:
belladonna is the motorhead of porn
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postneowavecore wrote:
did you mean to say jenna jameson? you meant to say jenna jameson
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Elite Dark Metal Evening II
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"Set Sail to Mistery" European-Tour 2010
K 17, Berlin, Germany
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Set Sail To Mystery tour 2010
Music Hall Exit Chmelnice, Praha 3, Czech Republic
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News
Split Les Discrets / Alcest
2 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/alcestmusic
Les Discrets / Alcest: Split release due out end of NovemberThe two intertwined music projects Les Discrets and Alcest will issue a split release at the end of this year, available in both 12" vinyl a. …
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