French occult stoner/doom metal trio Brüle presents their sophomore studio album »Beltane«; available now on vinyl and digital!

Perpignan, France based occult stoner/doom metal trio Brüle has just released their sophomore studio album »Beltane« on May 1st, 2026.

Watch a music video for the latest single »War Machine« below!

Tracklist:
01. Thélème
02. Eyes Of God
03. I Am The Black Hole
04. The Wild Hunt
05. Hollow Child
06. Enter The Cult
07. War Machine

Courtesy of SHAKE Promotion:

French heavy doom powerhouse Brüle announce the second phase of their Grand Work entitled »Beltane«, whose ritual release ceremony will take place on May 1st, 2026.

In Celtic mythology, Beltane follows the winter festivities of Samhain and Imbolc and marks the arrival of the light season. It is associated with a rite of passage from darkness to light, towards better days. Brüle’s new album »Beltane« also appears as a rite of passage, an artistic quest. Occult doom and flamboyant heavy rock ripple over a burning pyre of references such as Cathedral, Green Lung or Dead Witches. The album mentions ancient forgotten religions, the death of gods, the fascination for the hidden, the vast cold spaces of the cosmos… The occult.

Photo by Léna Filliastre

French trio Brüle emerged in early 2023. With tortured, slow and dark melodies and sharp heavy riffs, these wizards of a new era invoke pagan traditions and Jung’s interpretation of alchemy; namely, a process that reconciles opposites such as light and shadow to create a new harmony. This is about sabbaths, fire and cult.

Created by Arno Bechet (vocals, guitar) and J.M. Prats (bass), the project was quickly joined by Carla Boccand on drums. After a few performances on local stages, the band set to work on the first stage of their Great Alchemical Work. Debut album »L’Œuvre Au Noir«, was released on June 21st, 2024 (S/R) with tracks in both English and French. The album was mastered by Esben Willems (Monolord) at Bersek Studio, Sweden.

Brüle’s new album »Beltane« was recorded by Mathieu Lesieur at Record It studio in Perpignan. Mixing and mastering by Arno Bechet. Artwork by J.J. Paterson.

Listen to »Beltane« on all major streaming platforms or order 12″ vinyl on Bandcamp.

Brüle is:
Carla Boccand – Drums
Jean-Marc “Juan” Prats – Bass
Arno Bechet – Guitars, Vocals

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