Swiss Black Metal Project FÉLONIE Announce Upcoming Album

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Swiss Black Metal Project FÉLONIE Announce Upcoming Album

FÉLONIE, the black metal one man band from the Swiss Alps, is preparing to release the new album De Sève et de Sang. FÉLONIE’s upcoming offering will be released on October 13th, 2023, via Aural Music / Code666.

Marc Bourban commented:

“This album, titled ‘Of Sap and Blood’ (De Sève et de Sang), is my contribution to the history of my homeland. I have been active in the music scene for many years, playing in various bands ranging from folk rock to death and black metal. This time, I wanted to release an album composed and recorded without any compromises. An idea, as park, and I pressed the record button. This debut album delves into ancient times in Valais, from the story of The Battle of Octodurus in 57 BC to the tales and legends that shaped my childhood.” 

Listen to the first single “Sedunum Invictus” here: https://felonie.bandcamp.com/album/de-s-ve-et-de-sang


Opening with an eerie introduction of cawing crows and ghostly whispers, “Sedunum Invictus” delivers an offering of intense anguished-fueled black metal. Ferocious speeds from the percussion and distorted riffs combine with guttural vocals to form a powerful sound. The guitar driven opening of “Du Haut de l’Echafaud” gives a different feel with multiple tones and textures entwining. Diving into my typical black metal arrangements for the verses, the track sees guitar leads and riffs return throughout the track enhancing the dynamics. The album draws to a close with “Tueuse d’Etoile” that unleashes a raging rhythmic torrent of sound.

 

Track Listing:

  1. Sedunum Invictus
  2. Ce que c’est que la Mort
  3. La Garde de Fer
  4. Dryade de Sang-Mélé
  5. Du Haut de l’Echafaud
  6. Le Mal pour le Mal
  7. Nuit des Tourments
  8. Pax Romana – Pax Dissueta
  9. Tueuse d’Etoile

Credits:
Recorded in Haute-Nendaz, Switzerland between June and October 2022
Mixing and Mastering by Rob Carson at RedBeard Studios
Cover art+illustrations by James Hutton
Band logo by Blackupheaval
Marc Bourban: Songwriting, lyrics (except track 2, courtesy of Victor Hugo), guitars, vocals, bass, synths
Session drums: Nikola Dušmanić

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