Aephanemer - Memento Mori (Full-Length Album - 2016) - Bandcamp Stream

The French Melodic Death metallers AEPHANEMER released their debut full length album, ‘Memento Mori’ via Primeval Records on September 16th, 2016. On this special occasion, AEPHANEMER had the honor of collaborating with Niklas Sundin (DARK TRANQUILLITY) who designed the album artwork and Maciej Dawidek (WIDEK) who took over the audio production. 

Aephanemer’s signature sound combines great melodies and riff-heavy metal with dirty growling which crawls all over the songs. Add to that a liberal use of keyboards that paint a dreamy sound landscape. The result really appeals to me. Melodic death metal it is, but with heaps of progressive metal and a very personal touch. Aephanemer manages to cram a lot of personality into its songs. In a crowded scene with many bands sounding quite alike, the personal touches, including some folk-inspired parts to some of the songs, make Aephanemer stand out from the crowd.

Having initially begun as a one-mand band, the musical essence of Aephanemer has been crystallized in January 2014, within a first solo EP : « Know Thyself », mixed by Maciej Dawidek (Widek) and illustrated by Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquility). The band broke into the metal scene with their debut EP ‘Know Thyself’ in 2014. Integrating musical elements from scandinavian Melodic Death Metal, slavic traditional music and classical symphonies, AEPHANEMER brought some freshness to the modern metal scene and generated significant expectation from their newly formed and quickly growing fanbase.

Marion, Mickaël and Anthony quickly joined the band after the EP release.

The year 2014 was marked by the formation of a complete line-up and the organization of concerts in Toulouse’s musical scene, but also by the composition and realization of a first full-length album.

After a multitude of shows given all over France and strengthened by the support received from eminent metal webzines (Metal Observer, Lords of Metal, HornsUp, Metal Impact) the band is now planning a National and European tour for November 2016.

Media Praise


"If you’re a fan of melodic metal, grab this album." - Skullbanger
"Aephanemer has a great debut album that stands out with a signature sound." - Roppongi Rocks
"Memento Mori is a gem worth seeking out." - Dead Rhetoric (Rating: 10 / 10)
"No weak moments here, just superb music." - Metalmaniack (Rating: 10 / 10)



Formed in: 2013
Status: Active
Years active: 2013-Present

LINE UP
Martin Hamiche - Lead Guitar
Marion Bascoul - Vocals & Rythm Guitars
Anthony Delmas - Bass
Mickaël Bonnevialle - Drums

Country of origin: France
Location: Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées

Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Current label: Unsigned/independent
Booking/Press Contact: contact@aephanemer.com

Official Website: http://aephanemer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aephanemer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aephanemer
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/NifRiffs
Last FM: http://www.last.fm/music/Aephanemer
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aephanemer
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/aephanemer
Merch: http://music.aephanemer.com

Memento Mori (Full-Length Album - 2016)

Released September 16, 2016 

Music - Martin Hamiche 

Lyrics - Marion Bascoul 

Artwork - Niklas Sundin (DARK TRANQUILLITY) 

Mixing & Masterig - Maciej Dawidek (WIDEK) 

Released through Primeval Records

Pre-order The Album At:

Primeval Records Webstore:  atstore.primevalrecords.fr 

Aephanemer's Webstore: music.aephanemer.com