Black metal and shoegaze seems like it would be a terrible combination. However, France's Alcest pulls off this combination quite fluidly. The "band", really a solo project of Neige, a popular man in the French metal scene, effortlessly paints pictures of serene landscapes and youthful vigor. To say that Alcest is some of the most beautiful music currently around is not an exaggeration. Now, in support of their upcoming album Ecailles De Lune, Alcest has announced a brief ten day tour of North America
According to the musician's Myspace, stops on the tour include:
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Needless to say, I will be hitting up the Cambridge date and you should too if you have any passing interest in unique sounding music.
(Photo and information from www.myspace.com/alcestmusic).
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