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Upcoming Release: Oïkoumen
REIGN OF IDIOCY. NO MERCY.
Walls buzzing. My ears complain, I ignore them. French symphonic metal can hit harder than people think. Trust me.
OÏKOUMEN just dropped “Reign of Idiocy”, and yeah, this one sticks. Female-fronted, orchestral, progressive, but not polite. Not shiny for the sake of shiny. There’s anger in there. Real one. You feel it in the gut before the brain catches up. Ok this riff… damn.
If you’re into Nightwish, Epica, Delain, Xandria, sure, you’ll get the reference points. But OÏKOUMEN lean more human, more raw under the layers. Big orchestras serving emotion, not the other way around. Sometimes dark. Always committed. No escape hatch.
The track deals with school bullying, told from the victim’s side. And it hurts. Laura Mazard’s vocals don’t float, they cut. Like a scream held too long, stained with tears. Her words hit while the riffs push forward and the orchestration swells, almost too much. Almost. (brief pause… yeah I’m still listening)
This project started with Dystopia back in 2022, and now it feels sharper, more focused. Led by Élie Veux on guitars and composition, Laura on vocals/lyrics/artistic vision, Yaël Febvray on bass and synths. Recorded, mixed, mastered by Julien Prost. Clean sound, but not cold.
The video was shot at Cité du Cinéma near Paris and it shows. Dark visuals, controlled chaos. Fits the song’s mood perfectly.
Watch the video here. Loud is recommended:
New album drops April 17, 2026. I’m curious. A bit shaken too, honestly.
Go check it out, see how it hits you. Don’t overthink it.
Watch the video here. Loud is recommended:
Regardez la vidéo ici. Il est recommandé de monter le son :
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"OÏKOUMEN's 'Reign of Idiocy' delivers human-centered symphonic metal. With raw emotion and orchestral power, it's a dark and committed piece addressing serious themes..."
« Le morceau 'Reign of Idiocy' d'OÏKOUMEN délivre un métal symphonique centré sur l’humain. Avec une émotion brute et une puissance orchestrale, c’est une pièce sombre et engagée qui aborde des thèmes sérieux... »
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