Amesoeurs
Amesoeurs | |
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Spinoff of | Alcest |
Past members | Neige Audrey Sylvain Fursy Teyssier Winterhalter |
Amesoeurs was a French
Teyssier initially left the band shortly after its creation, but returned in 2008, while Winterhalter, who would go on to join both Alcest and Les Discrets, joined in 2007. The band disbanded in 2009.
History
Shortly after Amesoeurs's formation, a few songs were written and the band performed a gig, but Fursy decided to leave the band to return to his studies. In April 2005, a first 3 track EP entitled Ruines Humaines was self-recorded. Neige had left the black metal band Mortifera at the time and he used two tracks ("Bonheur Amputé" and "Ruines Humaines") he had originally composed for Mortifera for Amesoeurs's EP. The EP was finally released through Northern Silence Productions from Germany in 2006.[1]
In 2007 Fursy rejoined the band and Winterhalter, formerly the drummer of Peste Noire between 2006 and 2008, was added to the mix for the band's debut album Amesoeurs. It was recorded during the winter of 2008 in the Klangschmiede Studio E with Markus Stock from Empyrium,[2] and it is described by the band as "a kaleidoscopic soundtrack for the modern era".
The album was released in March 2009 through the Italian label Code 666 records.
After the release of the album, Amesoeurs split up due to what the band described as "internal conflicts and different points of view regarding the band's future".[1] Teyssier and Winterhalter went on to form Les Discrets, while Neige's focus returned to Alcest.[2] Winterhalter later became Alcest's drummer in 2009.
Line-up history
- Neige – screamed vocals, guitars, bass, synthesizer (2004–2009), drums (2004–2007)
- Audrey Sylvain – lead vocals, bass, piano (2004–2009)
- Fursy Teyssier – guitars, bass (2004, 2008–2009)
- Winterhalter – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
- Ruines Humaines – EP, 2006
- Valfunde/Amesoeurs – Split album, 2007
- Amesoeurs – Full-length, 2009
References
- ^ a b c Lee, Cosmo (2009) "Amesoeurs Amesoeurs", Pitchfork, 29 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 20209
- ^ a b c Begrand, Adrien (2009) "The Bleak, Beautiful Art of Amesoeurs", PopMatters, 19 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2020
- Allmusic. Retrieved 24 July 2020
- ^ Lindsay, Cam (2009) "Amesoeurs Amesoeurs", Exclaim!, 24 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2020