Alcest (/ɑːlˈsɛst/) is a French post‑black metal band from Bagnols‑sur‑Cèze, founded and led by Neige (Stéphane Paut). It began in 2000 as a black metal solo project by Neige, then became a trio, but members Aegnor and Argoth left the band following the 2001 release of their first demo, leaving Neige as the sole member. Neige began incorporating elements of shoegaze and post‑metal into the project’s sound from 2005 onwards. In 2009, drummer Winterhalter from Les Discrets joined Alcest, after eight years with Neige as its sole full‑time member. Since its creation, Alcest has released seven studio albums and three EPs. Their fourth album, 2014’s Shelter, marked a shift towards a distinctly shoegaze sound, while their subsequent album Kodama (2016) returned to their earlier blackgaze style. Alcest is widely credited with pioneering the blackgaze/post‑black metal genre, particularly with their 2005 EP Le secret. Alcest was formed as a solo project by Neige in 2000. Soon after, the band became a three‑piece black metal outfit, consisting of Neige on vocals, rhythm/acoustic guitar, and drums, Argoth on bass, and Aegnor on lead guitar.
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Sur L’Ocean Couleur De Fer
Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde
Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles
Summer’s glory
Autre Temps
Kodama
Protection
L’île des morts
Spiritual Instinct
Percées de Lumiére
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