Integrating elements of melodic death metal and classical symphonies, the southern French band Aephanemer have developed a sound that could likely influence a whole new generation of metal. After bursting onto the scene in 2014, the four-piece quickly began growing a loyal fanbase – ultimately laying the foundations of the symphonic melodic death metal genre.

Following the roaring success of their latest album A Dream Of Wilderness (2021), Toulouse-based symphonic death metal powerhouse AEPHANEMER strikes back with their fourth studio offering, Utopie — an ambitious, razor-sharp assault of epic melodies, relentless speed, and philosophical depth.

Blending fast-paced melodic death metal with cinematic grandeur and the visceral intensity of extreme vocals, Utopie sees the trio push their sound into bold new territory. Fronted by the ferocious growls and commanding presence of Marion Bacoul, the band delivers a record that is both fiercely technical and emotionally immersive — rooted in the urgency of modern times, yet elevated by mythic scale.

As Utopie was out on October 31, I had the pleasure to have Martin Hamiche on the Interview to discuss on the album release, upcoming plans and some cool things about Aephanemer. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube Video.

Utopie track listing: 
1. Échos d’un Monde Perdu 
2. Le Cimetière Marin 
3. La Règle du Jeu 
4. Par-delà le Mur des Siècles 
5. Chimère 
6. Contrepoint 
7. La Rivière Souterraine 
8. Utopie (Partie I) 
9. Utopie (Partie II)   