Alcest

Alcest is a French muisical project frae Bagnols-sur-Cèze, Fraunce, foondit an lead bi Neige (Stéphane Paut).Ratliff, Ben (2012) "Spooky Cathedrals and Twilight Moods", New York Times, 13 January 2012, retrieved 2012-02-13 It began in 2000 as a black metal solo project bi Neige, suin a trio, but follaein the release o their first demo in 2001, baund members Aegnor an Argoth left the baund, leavin Neige as the sole member.

This marked a chynge in style, as Alcest's subsequent releases hae mair aften been describit as shoegazing mixin numerous rock an metal influences, includin black metal an post-metal. In 2009 Winterhalter frae Les Discrets joined Alcest as drummer, efter aicht years wi Neige as the sole full time member.

 Concept 
As a child, Neige haed experiences o being in contact wi a "far aff kintra", which he generically refers tae as "Fairy Land". Alcest serves as the muisical adaptation o the memories frae this "itherwarld". Neige intends for Alcest tae be a journey for the listener tae this warld through his memories. This chynge in concept was first introduced on Le Secret. Souvenirs d'un autre monde will serve as a literal summation o the concept ahint the baund.

 Baund members 
 Current members 
 Neige - vocals, guitars, keybouids (2000-present), bass (2001-present), drums (2007)
 Winterhalter - drums, percussion (2009-present)

 Live members 
 Indria - bass 
 Zero - guitar, backin vocals

 Past members 
 Aegnor - lead guitar (2000-2001)
 Argoth - bass (2000-2001)
 Fursy Teyssier - bass (live member)

 Discography 
 Studio albums 
Souvenirs d'un autre monde (2007)
Écailles de Lune (2010)
Les Voyages de l'Âme (2012)
Shelter (2014)
Kodama (2016)
Spiritual Instinct (2019)
Les Chants de l'Aurore (2024)

 EPs 
Le Secret (2005)
Le Secret (Reissue) (2011)
Protection EP (2019)

 Split releases 
Aux Funérailles du Monde.../Tristesse Hivernale wi Angmar (2007)
Alcest / Les Discrets wi Les Discrets (2009)

Demos
Tristesse Hivernale (2001)

 Singles 
 ”Autre Temps” (2011)
 ”Opale” (2013)
 ”Protection” (2019)
 ”Sapphire” (2019)

 Music videos 
 "Autre Temps" (2011)
 "Les Voyages de l'Âme" (2012)
 "Opale" (2013)
 "Protection" (2019)
 "Sapphire" (2019)

Notes an references 

 Freemit airtins 
Offeecial Alcest wabsteid 
Interview with Neige   

Category:Shoegazing muisical groups
Category:French black metal muisical groups
Category:Muisical groups established in 2000