by Emily Schneider | Mar 26, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
When one thinks of the black metal genre, the first things that may come to mind are heavy distortion, low, slow riffs, and dark and moody imagery. This is certainly not the case with Alcest. With songs inspired by nature, healing from sadness, and fairy realms, this...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 18, 2024 | Touring
During the winter of 2025, Alcest have announced their return to North America for the first time in seven years. The trek kicks off on February 19th in Boston, MA and runs through March 23rd in Brooklyn NY. Support will come from the Icelandic act Kælan Mikla and a...
by Jordeana Bell | Jun 24, 2024 | Reviews
The Parisian duo Alcest raised the bar on their new album, Les Chants de L’Aurore, released on June 21st via Nuclear Blast. With the curation of their latest offering, the group enhanced the intimate and spoiling tones of the divergent and pristine black-gaze...
by Meryth Smirnoff | Feb 24, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Alcest have announced their new album, Les Chants De L’Aurore, will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on June 21st. In addition, the band has revealed they will embark on a European tour set for autumn this year. To accompany the...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 29, 2019 | Interviews
Alcest’s latest offering, Spiritual Instinct, is their most personal record to date as it captures the revolving emotions, many people experience. The group’s acclaimed 2016 album, Kodama, led the French duo to sign with Nuclear Blast and opened new doors for their...