Upcoming Release:

BLACK METAL - WALLERS: The Journey of Galibot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbpmJu-nPn8

Buckle up, because we’re about to plunge into the somber depths of black metal with Galibot—a powerhouse band emerging from the coal-mining heartland of northern France. Their music? It's a gut-wrenching narrative, revealing the struggles faced by those tough-as-nails men, women, and kids who powered France through the 19th and 20th centuries. It’s a sobering echo from the past, where the human spirit battled against the dreary realities of silicosis, brutal labor, and the passage of time.

Galibot—what a striking title! It pays homage to the children born into working-class families, coerced into the chasms of the mines. And get this: their demo, Wallers-Arenberg, unleashed in 2022, hits like a freight train. It’s a raw portrait of a town riddled with the scars of mining history. Imagine it as a vivid tapestry woven with relentless riffs and heartbreaking emotion. Fast forward to this year, and they’re crafting an album titled Euch'Mau Noir, which translates to “The Black Devil” in Ch'ti, the charming local dialect. It’s a heartfelt salute to the workers, villages, and the diverse strands that weave together like a complex Zola narrative.

This gritty masterpiece was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Minotaure Studio, with the keen ear of Julien Baquero from the black metal band Virgile steering the ship. Now that’s a killer collab, right?

Track Listing for Euch'Mau Noir:

Les Galibots

Cheval de Fosse

Courrière

Barbara

Les Nords

Terre d'Euch Mau

As they eloquently put it, “This rain of ash that falls upon our cities colors the skin of the warriors of the mines and will bleed the same, no matter the origin.” — Les Nords by Galibot

So, what’s the skinny on Euch'Mau Noir? It plunges deep into their vision of raw black metal, melding harsh, cold elements with powerful emotional narratives. Picture stormy guitar solos that sketch a dismal backdrop, while the music pulses with sheer intensity. Sure, it has its melancholic moments, but those are brilliantly interspersed with mechanized rhythms, evoking the relentless rhythms of industry. Oh, and don’t miss out—there’s an epic feature from Julien Baquero on “Cheval de Fosse”. Talk about a heavyweight match-up!

In this album, Galibot channels the everyday lives of the common folk—those figures lost in the shadows of the mining industry. From valiant horses and families shattered by the Courrière disaster to immigrant laborers and the lively celebrations of Sainte Barbe. But heed this warning: Euch'Mau Noir isn’t merely a history lesson; it’s a brooding mural infused with the icy breath of the North.

Their debut demo, Wallers-Arenberg, dropped in 2022, and it’s a relentless blitz of raw black metal fury—ready and waiting for your ears on YouTube!

In a nutshell, Galibot is carving out a distinctive musical identity, and their demo resonates with that sentiment boldly. The industrial vibes reverberate through every track, drawing you into their shadowy realm, and you’ll be left craving more. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to headbang to that?

Band Line-Up:

Vocals: Thomas / Agathe

Drums: Thomas

Guitar: Thomas

So, if you’re ready to step into the shadows and savor the grim elegance of black metal, keep your eyes peeled for Euch'Mau Noir! It’s set to shake the very foundations of the genre.