Stereogum — The French band Alcest more or less pioneered the sound of atmospheric black metal, combining those misanthropic Scandinavian rumblings of the '90s with sweeping, triumphant shoegaze and creating something entirely new. In the process, Alcest helped ... more info

Metal Injection — Rock-tinged Alcest is back on this one. The post ALCEST Slows Down In New Song "Sapphire" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Consequence of Sound — The second single released from the French metal duo's upcoming Spiritual Instinct album. Alcest unveil video for new song “Sapphire”: Stream Spencer Kaufman more info

Stereogum — The French post-metal duo Alcest announced their new album Spiritual Instinct back in August with the release of lead single "Protection." The band's back today with another celestial hard-rocker called "Sapphire." Like "Protection" before it, "Sapph... more info

Metalsucks — The song showcases the band's lighter side. The post Alcest Drop Shimmering New Single, “Sapphire” appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — Alcest will release their new album, Spiritual Instinct, in October. The post Alcest Post New Track “Protection” (Plus a Quick Note on Neige’s Past Ties to NSBM) appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metal Injection — Damn, Alcest got way heavy again. The post ALCEST Doesn't Hold Back The Heavy On New Song "Protection" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Consequence of Sound — The French post-metal band will release their sixth album on October 25th via Nuclear Blast. Alcest to release new album Spiritual Instinct, share video for single “Protection”: Stream Jon Hadusek more info

Totally Fuzzy — "Protection" music video by AlcestAdded: 23-08-2019Genre : Metal & X-CoreDescription : ALCEST - Protection (OFFICIAL VIDEO)The first music video from the album 'Spiritual Instinct', out October 25th: https://ift.tt/30vafAm.'Spiritual Instinct' is out... more info

Stereogum — The influential French post-metal emissaries Alcest have been largely quiet since 2016's Kodama , but it seems like Neige and Winterhalter are ready to soar once more. Back in April, the band announced they'd signed to Nuclear Blast and were in the ... more info