Alcest

French post-black metal/shoegaze band from Bagnols-sur-Cèze, formed in 2000. Neige (vocals/guitar/keys) with Winterhalter (drums). Pioneers of blackgaze — blending black metal with shoegaze and dream pop. Albums include Souvenirs d'un autre monde, Écailles de Lune, Shelter, and Les Chants de l'Aurore.