VESTIGE Shift with the Seasons on Automne Pt. 1
Vestige’s elegiac, gorgeous debut feels like The Ocean and Alcest filtered through a European style of tech metal” – New Noise
In the ever-turning wheel of life, where seasons merge as effortlessly as emotions, VESTIGE emerge with their latest single, “Automne Pt. 1” from their debut album Janis.
Led by the soul-stirring voice of Théodore Rondeau, Vestige craft a narrative that is as intimate as it is universal. With “Automne Pt. 1”, the French four-piece invite you to traverse through tender melancholy and profound hope that saturates their vision of modern metal. The song opens with a gentle guitar melody, before smashing into blast beats and a full-on wall of blackgaze. As they build into a powerful crescendo, the band leave you breathless and wanting more.
Janis comes out September 6 on Season of Mist.
Pre-order & pre-save Janis: https://orcd.co/vestigejanis
“Automne Pt. 1” is a pivotal moment in the landscape of modern metal that is Janis. The song embodies an autumnal drift, capturing the serene yet sorrow-laden sway between despair and redemption. Thomas Petit’s guitar weaves between intricate, tremolo picking and chugging riffs, while bassist Pierre-André Krauzer’s pulses with palpable heartache amidst the internal tempest of Quentin Regnault’s drums.
Keep your ears to the ground for the second part of “Automne”, which features a very special guest and fellow friend of the French metal scene.
The visualizer for “Automne Pt. 1” was created by Killian d’Angelo.
Tracklist1. Différent (2:47)
2. Deviens la Nuit (5:29) [WATCH]
3. Démence de l’Âme (6:25)
4. Océan (5:27)
5. Automne Part 1 (5:50) [WATCH]
6. Automne Part 2 feat Neige (Alcest) (4:54)
7. Appel de l’Âme (4:15)
8. Corrosion (5:16) [WATCH]
9. Stigmates du Temps (4:34)
10. Envol de l’Âme (5:40)
11. Avant la Fin(7:15)
Total runtime: 57:53
Country: France
Genre: Modern Metal, AtmosphericPost-Metal
FFO:Deftones, Alcest, Loathe, Sylvaine
Théodore Rondeau, the creative initiator behind VESTIGE, embarked on a journey of forming the band during a turbulent phase in his life. Emerged as a creative vessel for a complicated emotional journey, the band transcends the boundaries of individual therapy into a collaborative force that hopefully resonates with the feelings that may be all too common for the human experience.
With a profound connection to their craft, VESTIGE pour their souls into their debut album, infusing it with a captivating blend of melancholy, desperation, and catharsis. The music serves not only as an expression of their turmoil, but as a conduit for listeners to navigate the complexities of their own emotions. Through this process, VESTIGE becomes a project with the potential to connect with people on a profound level, forging a collective experience through the universal language of music.
The formation of VESTIGE’s lineup reads like a musical destiny unfolding: Pierre-André Krauzer on the bass, Quentin Regnault on drums, and Théodore on vocals and guitar. They first crossed paths during their tenure in Naraka, a band that shared stages with icons like Cradle of Filth and Alcest. This initial connection laid the groundwork for the formation of the band. Not long after, the addition of Thomas Petit on the second guitar solidified the lineup, bringing a sense of completeness to the ensemble. The band’s sonic identity now established; VESTIGE was ready to share this experience with the world.
The signing with Season of Mist brings the band’s first milestone, allowing VESTIGE to share their journey in the form of their debut album, Janis. Poised for release in late 2024, the album is a culmination of their collective efforts and a statement of the band’s arrival in the heavy music scene. Weaving through atmospheric shoegaze textures, melodic landscapes and intense, tormented moments that reflects the emotional spectrum of the human experience, the band established a foothold into the genre of modern metal.
Beyond the studio, VESTIGE is gearing up for a series of live performance in 2024, setting the stage for an introspective musical experience that brings raw and authentic energy. A cathartic release that pulls in the listener into the emotional depths the band has to bring.
Line-up
Théodore Rondeau – Vocals, Guitar
Pierre-André Krauzer – Bass
Quentin Regnault – Drums
Thomas Petit – Guitar
Recording Studio
Théodore’s Home Studio, Quentin’s Home Studio (For Drums), Pierre-André Krauzer’s Home Studio (For Bass)
Production Credits
Mixed by Geoffrey Bonnifet at his Home Studio
Mastered by Acle Khaney at 4D Sounds, Oxfordshire, UK
Biography
Sébastien Gamez
Cover Art
Kilian d’Angelo & Justine Dorin
Photography & Video Production
Mathieu Ezan
Pre-save & Pre-order:https://orcd.co/vestigejanis
Follow Vestige:
https://linktr.ee/vestigemusic
Booking Contact:
Thomas Petit – thomas@tourvie.fr
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
2×12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Gold
