Novelists

Novelists is a French metal band that has taken the global metalcore scene by storm with their unique blend of progressive and melodic elements.
Formed in Paris in 2013, the band has quickly risen to prominence and earned a dedicated following for their distinctive sound and emotionally charged music.

Novelists gained recognition with their debut album, “Souvenirs,” released in 2015, which featured a unique fusion of metalcore and progressive metal elements. Their music is characterized by intricate guitar work, poignant lyrics, and the ability to seamlessly shift between melodic and aggressive passages. The band’s sound is both heavy and emotionally charged, making it relatable to a wide range of listeners.

Over the years, Novelists has continued to evolve their sound and release critically acclaimed albums like “Noir” (2017) and “Déja-Vu” (2022). Their music explores themes of introspection, human experiences, and personal growth, which resonates deeply with their fan base.

As of 2023, Novelists becomes a female-fronted band with the addition of Camille Contreras, they then go on to release 3 singles quickly gaining millions of streams on all platforms, solidifying their status as a respected and influential force in the contemporary metal scene, with strong results :

The band got to perform all over the world in 2024, headlining Europe, Australia and Asia, or sharing the stage in support of great bands of their genre in the US, in Europe, in Australia : Tesseract, Erra, Periphery, Northlane.

2025 showed up as another busy year, handling a great headline spot on the Hellfest warm-up tour in France, being invited by most of the biggest festivals : Download Festival, Hellfest, Resurrection Fest, Graspop Metal Meeting, and releasing their brand new (and first) album with Camille as frontwoman, leading them to be one of the strongest band in their genre.