- @arte Concert — Alcest - Hellfest 2022

Alcest Live at Hellfest 2022: A Transcendent Blackgaze Experience

Alcest’s performance at in Clisson, France, stands as a landmark moment for the "blackgaze" genre, capturing the band at the height of their atmospheric powers. Originally broadcast and archived by ARTE Concert , the pro-shot video offers a high-definition journey through the ethereal and intense soundscapes that have defined Stéphane "Neige" Paut’s career. The Setting and Atmosphere Alcest - Hellfest 2022 - @ARTE Concert

The hour-long performance drew heavily from their 2019 masterpiece, Spiritual Instinct , while touching on fan favorites from their broader discography. Alcest Setlist at Hellfest 2022 - Setlist.fm Alcest Live at Hellfest 2022: A Transcendent Blackgaze

Performing on the on Sunday, June 19, 2022 , Alcest brought a stark contrast to the aggressive intensity typically found at Hellfest. Their set thrived on the juxtaposition of light and darkness, blending delicate, dreamlike shoegaze with visceral black metal energy. Fans and reviewers noted that the performance felt more like an "auditory experience" than a visual one, often leaving the crowd swaying with eyes closed, lost in the "hypnotic effect" of reverb-drenched guitars and Neige’s transition between ethereal cleans and anguished screams. The Setlist Alcest Setlist at Hellfest 2022 - Setlist