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Alcest
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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]
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]
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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hurricane_mario wrote:
"x-1-alpha wrote: last week I heard that there is a split Alcest/Les Discrets released on the end of the month. Really ? " Supposedly. But since there's like 5 days left and still no specific release date i'm feeling a delay. The les Discrets full length has been delayed almost a year now, so why not delay the split too...
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egnops wrote:
A million plays? I didn't recall Alcest being that popular, when did that happen?
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Fractal_Balance wrote:
норма
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lamniformes wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [10] How do you get to be so wise? I envy you!
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Kevmaster wrote:
"Epic" Black Metal? Epic my ass.
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MiasmaChrysalis wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [9] Long live beautiful music. 8)
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Nachthexen wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [8]
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RosesOfTomorrow wrote:
It was earlier Raw Black metal, but now. Shoegaze/Epic Black metal
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badbulon wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [7]
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L1ama wrote:
and yet I am gayer than all of you combined, deal with it.
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L1ama wrote:
you're all complete faggots
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nocturnus_key wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [6]
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Wumbologic wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [5] Wise words man, and so fucking true..
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zyhc wrote:
Le Secret truly contains two still unreached masterpieces.
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L1ama wrote:
Listen to Le Secret or Tristesse Hivernale, they're very different to Souvenirs
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LePlatypope wrote:
I'm diggin this shit pretty hardcore but I haven't heard a moment of black metal. They should just take that out all together.
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chierules wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [4]
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L1ama wrote:
a slavic neo-nazi being stupid, what a surprise.
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x-1-alpha wrote:
I heard that there is a split Alcest/Les Discrets released on the end of the month. Really ?
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hurricane_mario wrote:
If Alcest is super-gay, I don't want to be straight. [3]
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Mar
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Elite Dark Metal Evening II
The Silver Church Club, Bucharest, Romania
62 shouts
| 150 attendees
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Apr
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The Vision Bleak, Fjoergyn, Alcest
K 17, Berlin, Germany
8 shouts
| 50 attendees
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Apr
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Set Sail To Mystery tour 2010
Music Hall Exit Chmelnice, Praha 3, Czech Republic
3 shouts
| 48 attendees
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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