French gothic/doom metal veterans Angellore unleash new single »Falling Birds«; »Nocturnes« LP out May 15th via Ardua Music!

Avignon, France based gothic/doom metal band Angellore have unleashed the second single »Falling Birds« taken from their upcoming full-length album, »Nocturnes«, set to release on May 15th, 2026 via Ardua Music.

»Falling Birds« is now available on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Falling Birds
02. Black Sun River
03. Forsaken Fairytale
04. Martyrium
05. A Dormant Stream

Courtesy of Ardua Music:

»Falling Birds« is the second single taken from »Nocturnes«, the fourth full-length by French gothic doom metal veterans Angellore, out on May 15th 2026 via Ardua Music.

For nearly twenty years Avignon’s Angellore have ensorcelled and delighted fans and critics alike with their unique blend of gothic doom, folkloric influence, drama, storytelling and grand emotion; weaving traditional instruments into the rich layers of sound that have characterised remarkable, enthralling albums like 2015s »La Litanie des Cendres« and 2020s acclaimed »Rien Ne Devait Mourir«, described by Angry Metal Guy as painting “a despairingly beautiful picture for the listener to enjoy”.

Photo by Arrakis Arts

Walran would say: »Falling Birds« holds a special place for all of us. It was the first song written with this fourth album in mind, and it captures the essence of Angellore as it has been since the very beginning. A blend of melodic doom-death and gothic metal, carried by three distinct voices, weaving emotional guitar leads and subtle folk textures. Adding to this palette, three friends joined us, lending oboe, flute, and bass clarinet – breathing the warmth of wood and air into our track. Deeply romantic, the song explores nostalgia and the idealization of the past. We invite you to follow these falling birds… And share their final flight!

Written over years and recorded in multiple locations across Europe, »Nocturnes« birth has been far from easy. However, all the trials and tribulations of its creation have added to the poignancy and power of its final splendour. »Nocturnes« will capture the hearts of all those who give themselves over to its twilight enchantment.

Pre-order »Nocturnes« at:
arduamusic.com
arduamusic.bandcamp.com
angellore.bandcamp.com

Music & lyrics by Rosarius.
Additional keyboard arrangement by Déhà.
Recorded at Opus Magnum Studios and Blackout Studios.
Engineered & mixed by Déhà.
Produced by Déhà & Angellore.
Mastered by Markus Skroch (Kalthallen Studios, Germany).

Angellore is:
Rosarius – Clean & Extreme Vocals, Electric Guitars, Grand Piano
Walran – Backing Extreme Vocals, Synths
Lucia – Female Vocals
Celin – Bass
Ronnie – Drums

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