Artist profile · 05/07/2026
Alcest
- 7
- Albums on Vinyles.com
- 492k
- Last.fm listeners
- 30M
- Last.fm plays
About
Alcest, French blackgaze pioneers blending black metal with shoegaze.
Alcest began as a black metal band and evolved into a solo project led by multi-instrumentalist Neige. Over the years, the music shifted towards a mix of shoegaze, post-rock, and atmospheric black metal, creating a distinct sound. The band relocated to Paris and has released numerous albums through labels like Prophecy Productions and Nuclear Blast. Alcest's vinyl catalog includes limited editions, picture discs, and repressings, illustrating their appeal to collectors and audiophiles alike.
Key albums such as "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" (2007) and "Écailles de Lune" (2010) cemented the band's signature style, followed by "Les voyages de l'âme" (2012) and "Kodama" (2016), each expanding their sonic landscape.
Discography
Alcest discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Shelter
Alcest
- Vinyl 11
- CD 2
- Cassette
Live At Hellfest 2022 - édition colorée gatefold
Alcest
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
Souvenirs d'un autre mondeSouvenirs D'Un Autre Monde · 2007 - 02
SapphireSpiritual Instinct · 2019 - 03
Autre TempsLes Voyages De L'âme · 2012 - 04Les IrisSouvenirs D'Un Autre Monde · 2007
- 05Ciel errantSouvenirs D'Un Autre Monde · 2007
- 06ProtectionSpiritual Instinct · 2019
- 07
Percées de lumièreÉcailles De Lune · 2010 - 08
KodamaKodama · 2016
Essentials
3 Alcest albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2007Debut album that transitions black metal roots toward atmospheric blackgaze, establishing the band's signature sound.
6 tracksProphecy Productions labelBlackgaze genre
#2 · 2010Sophomore album deepening shoegaze influences with extended compositions and textured soundscapes.
6 tracksProphecy Productions labelBlackgaze genre
#3 · 2012Features 8 tracks blending black metal intensity with melodic shoegaze and post-rock atmospheres.
8 tracksProphecy Productions labelBlackgaze genre
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B-side: the hidden stories of Alcest
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Ecailles De Lune's 2010 German LP original pressing
The 2010 LP version of "Écailles De Lune" was released on the Prophecy Productions label in Germany with catalog number PRO 106 BOX. It is an original pressing sought by collectors, with prices ranging notably in the vinyl market.
2012 German pressing of Les Voyages De L'âme
"Les Voyages De L'âme" received multiple pressings in Germany in 2012, including catalog numbers PRO 122 and PRO 122-2, available both in original and subsequent editions, reflecting the sustained demand for this album on vinyl.
Spiritual Instinct original European pressing
"Spiritual Instinct" was released in 2019 in Europe on Nuclear Blast, catalog number NB 5096-4. This original pressing commands higher prices and is a notable entry in Alcest's vinyl catalog.
Alcest blends black metal's intensity with dreamlike shoegaze textures to redefine atmospheric metal.— Neige, Alcest
From Bagnols-sur-Cèze to Paris
Founded in 2000 in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, the project quickly relocated to Paris, becoming a central figure in the French blackgaze scene over the decades.
Alcest vinyl discography
See allPre-order Pre-order Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde
Alcest
Musique contemporaineMusique Classique
2026-04-24PROPHECY PRODUCTIONSFrom$24.09
2 offersEcailles De Lune
Alcest
Musique contemporaineMusique Classique
2026-04-10PROPHECY PRODUCTIONSFrom$24.09
2 offersSPIRITUAL INSTINCT
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Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed MetalMétal
2024-12-06NUCLEAR BLASTFrom$40.02
2 offersLes chants de l'aurore (Vinyle marbré jaune/noir)
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Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed MetalMétal
2024-06-21NUCLEAR BLASTFrom$57.99
1 offerLes chants de l'aurore (Vinyle jaune transparent)
Alcest
Death / Doom / Thrash / Speed MetalMétal
2024-06-21NUCLEAR BLASTFrom$142.58
1 offer
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genre does Alcest play?
Alcest combines black metal with shoegaze and post-rock, creating the blackgaze subgenre characterized by atmospheric, melodic, and heavy elements.
Where did Alcest originate?
Alcest was founded in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France, in 2000 and later moved to Paris.
Which Alcest albums are available on vinyl?
Several albums such as 'Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde', 'Écailles De Lune', and 'Les Voyages De L'âme' are available in various vinyl editions including limited and colored pressings.
Are there any limited edition Alcest vinyl releases?
Yes, Alcest has released limited edition vinyls, including picture discs and colored vinyls, under labels like Prophecy Productions and Nuclear Blast.
What label has released most Alcest vinyl records?
Prophecy Productions is the primary label releasing Alcest's vinyl records, complemented by Nuclear Blast in recent years.
Which cities in France are linked to Alcest?
Bagnols-sur-Cèze is the band's original founding city, with Paris serving as their current base of operations.
How many tracks are typically on an Alcest album?
Alcest albums generally feature between 6 to 8 tracks, with some compositions extending over nine minutes.
Why is Alcest important in modern metal?
Alcest is recognized for pioneering the blackgaze genre, blending extreme metal with shoegaze to create a new atmospheric metal sound.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
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