French ethereal doomgaze duo Aetere stream their debut album »Théogonie«; out now via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records!

French ethereal doomgaze duo Aetere (feat. Alice Ronzini of Ailise Blake and Johan Sebenne of Year Of No Light) has just released their debut album »Théogonie« on June 5th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

»Théogonie« is now available for streaming on all major digital platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Ténébrisme
02. Galea
03. Cilice
04. Thanatos
05. Innocence
06. Eudaimona

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

Aetere’s debut album »Théogonie« is available now on CD and digital via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

Featuring members of Ailise Blake and Year Of No light, Aetere weave a mesmerizing blend of ethereal doomgaze, ritualistic atmospheres, droning synths and spectral vocals into a deeply immersive journey through melancholy, myth and transcendence.

Slow burning, hypnotic and emotionally powerful, »Théogonie« stands as one of the most captivating doomgaze releases of the year.

Order your copy here: shop.argonautarecords.com

Aetere is a French doom-metal duo formed in Bordeaux in 2017, crafting slow-burning, ritualistic compositions steeped in myth. Guided by melancholy and introspection, the project stands at the crossroads of ancient narratives and contemporary sonic experimentation.

On guitar, bass, and vocals, Alice Ronzini brings a background forged in France’s garage-punk underground (La Secte du Futur, JC Satan), later expanded into more ethereal territories through her spectral folk solo project Ailise Blake. Alongside her, Johan Sebenne shapes Aetere’s immersive sound through synths, bass, and machines, layering droney riffs and textured atmospheres informed by his work with the acclaimed post-metal ensemble Year Of No Light, his ambient electro-acoustic solo project Lacustre, and earlier collaborations with Nexus Sun, Acid Bonanga, and Géographie.

The project took shape in Bordeaux, where the duo composed and recorded the six tracks that would become their debut album, »Théogonie«. Johan relocated to Paris and initiated the mixing process just as the global lockdown unfolded. Meanwhile, Alice moved to the rural landscapes of La Drôme, placing the project into a quiet, suspended state. When they reunited after the lockdown, Aetere awakened again: the two resumed work on the album, with Alice completing the final mix in her newly built Studio 418.

The result is a masterful exploration of doom metal’s heavier edges, softened by shoegaze haze and post-punk grit. »Théogonie« features artwork by Mal De Siglos and layout design by Lucia Macip, perfectly encapsulating the band’s ethereal aesthetic. Mastered by the legendary Dirk Serries (known for his work in Vidna Obmana, Fear Falls Burning, and Yodok III), the album achieves a polished yet primal resonance.

Released via Italy’s Argonauta Records – a powerhouse in stoner, doom, and sludge – the record marks Aetere’s triumphant entry into the global heavy music sphere.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well