BRÜLE Heralds "The War Machine" in Harrowing New Music Video
~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~
By Billy Goate
Now here's a band that's taking it back to the nuts and bolts of doom. Determined beats, plaintive riffs, groundshaking downtuned soundwaves, poignant lyrics, and vocals that guide us through the surreal landscape of the age in which we live.
This is France's BRÜLE and the burly three-piece doom act today brings us their latest single and music video ahead of next week's big release, the 7-track stomper, 'Beltane' (2026).
"The War Machine" is a fitting closer to the band's second studio album, a powerful commentary on the nature of war and how we are irresistibly drawn to it -- almost as a "sacred force."
This whole album gets better every time I listen. I recommend you not miss it! Out May 1st (get it here).
Stick it on a playlist with Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Castle Rat, Witchskull, Early Man, and High Reeper.
Give ear...
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French heavy doom powerhouse BRÜLE announce the second phase of their Grand Work entitled ‘Beltane,’ whose ritual release ceremony will take place on May 1st 2026.
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’ - which will be celebrated on May 1st 2026 - 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.
Beltane by Brüle
BRÜLE's new album ‘Beltane’ was recorded by Mathieu Lesieur at Record It studio in Perpignan, France. Mixing and mastering by Arno Bechet. Artwork: J.J. Paterson. Press pictures: Léna Filliastre.
BRÜLE’s new album ‘Beltane’ is set to be released on May 1st 2026.
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