New album, “Beltane”, out on May 1st!
In Celtic mythology, Beltane follows the winter festivities of Samhain and Imbolc and marks the arrival of the light season. It is associated with a rite of passage from darkness to light, towards better days. BRÜLE’s new album ‘Beltane’ also appears as a rite of passage, an artistic quest. Occult doom and flamboyant heavy rock ripple over a burning pyre of references such as Cathedral, Green Lung or Dead Witches. The album mentions ancient forgotten religions, the death of gods, the fascination for the hidden, the vast cold spaces of the cosmos… The occult.
French trio BRÜLE emerged in early 2023. With tortured, slow and dark melodies and sharp heavy riffs, these wizards of a new era invoke pagan traditions and Jung’s interpretation of alchemy; namely, a process that reconciles opposites such as light and shadow to create a new harmony. This is about sabbaths, fire and cult.
Created by Arno Bechet (vocals, guitar) and J.M. Prats (bass), the project was quickly joined by Carla Boccand on drums. After a few performances on local stages, the band set to work on the first stage of their Great Alchemical Work. Debut album ‘L’Œuvre Au Noir’, was released on June 21st 2024 (S/R) with tracks in both English and French. The album was mastered by Esben Willems (Monolord) at Bersek Studio, Sweden.
(Photograph by Léna Filliastre)
