Monolithe – Agalma (Pre-order)

Agalma is the eleventh studio album by French progressive Doom/Death metal band MONOLITHE and the second chapter of their trilogy exploring consciousness, following Black Hole District.

Set aboard the cargo vessel Hesiod on its journey to Jupiter, the story follows a crew confronted with a celestial object of staggering proportions, which they name Agalma. Through the account of Dr Banks, the narrative explores encounters between different forms of consciousness and the challenges of coexistence.

Massive riffs, atmospheric keyboards and evolving song structures shape an immersive science-fiction journey, extending the band's longstanding affinity for cosmic imagery and ambitious storytelling.

Released on January 22, 2027 through Psalmodist Records.

MONOLITHE
Quentin Verdier Lead & backing vocals | Growls | Guitar
Sylvain Bégot Guitar | Keyboards | Devices
Benoît Blin Guitar
Vincent Rémon Bass | Backing vocals
Axel Hurard Keyboards
Thibault Faucher Drums

Music & lyrics written by Sylvain Bégot,
with songwriting contributions by Axel Hurard.

Growl lines written by Quentin Verdier & Sylvain Bégot.
Clean vocals lines written by Monolithe.

Dr. Banks voice-over performed by Eliza Weizenbaum.

Recorded between July 2025 and May 2026.
Drums recorded @Studio 120dB by Andrew Guillotin.
Bass recorded @Eyrie Studio by Vincent Rémon.
Guitars, keyboards & vocals recorded @Red Reed & Pulsar Studios by Sylvain Bégot.

Mixed & mastered by Frédéric Gervais @Studio Henosis, July 2026.
Produced by Sylvain Bégot.

Artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
Band logo by Robert Høyem.