Novelists

Novelists is a French progressive metalcore band formed in Paris in 2013 by brothers Amael (drums) and Florestan Durand (guitar). They are joined by Matteo Gelsomino (vocals), Nicolas Delestrade (bass) and Charles-Henri Teule (guitar), from their previous band A Call to Sincerity. Their music is characterized by a mix of djent, technical riffs, catchy melodies and alternating clear and growl vocals. After several singles released in 2014, Novelists signed with the Arising Empire label and released their debut album Souvenirs (2015), which enabled them to make a name for themselves on the European scene. In 2017 follows the album Noir, followed by tours with bands such as While She Sleeps and Northlane. After the release of C'est la Vie in January 2020, singer Matteo Gelsomino leaves the band and is replaced by Tobias Rische (ex-Alazka). A new period begins with the label Out of Line Music and the album Déjà Vu (2022), before Rische's departure, replaced by a female singer, Camille Contreras. The line-up, completed by the Durand brothers, Nicolas Delestrade and Pierre Danel (guitar), records the album Coda (2025).