Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
French-based deathcore outfit Fleur has recently shared a new single called “Aeonian”, and you can watch the official video below. To mark the launch and in the run-up to Christmas, Chaoszine spoke to Camille ‘Chris’ Rosati, the frontman of the band, to find out more about the group, their influences, their plans for 2026, the French metal scene, and how to prepare yourself mentally for singing deathcore.
Formed in Marseille, France, and reformed in 2023, Fleur is a deathcore band blending crushing heaviness with dark, cinematic atmospheres. Drawing inspiration from dark fantasy worlds such as Berserk, Dark Souls and Elden Ring, the band crafts immersive soundscapes where brutality and emotion collide.
Fleuer’s sound combines modern deathcore intensity with blackened atmospheric elements and epic, melodic choruses. Influences from Lorna Shore, Slaughter to Prevail and Gojira can be heard in their massive riffs, precise rhythms and dramatic dynamics. The band’s identity is further shaped by the contrast between ferocious guttural vocals and powerful clean vocal passages, giving their music a cinematic depth.
Fleuer is currently preparing the release of their debut EP, “Love”, scheduled for 2026. Mixed and mastered by Anthropocide Studio (Slaughter to Prevail), the EP lays the foundation for a dark, ambitious artistic universe and marks the French outfit as a rising force within the modern deathcore scene.
Hi, Chris. Please describe how elements of dark fantasy, such as those found in games like Berserk, Dark Souls and Elden Ring, are combined in Fleur’s deathcore, which draws inspiration from bands like Lorna Shore, Slaughter to Prevail and Gojira.
There is a strong shared aesthetic between dark fantasy and modern deathcore. Both worlds rely heavily on a cinematic and often symphonic atmosphere, built around dark, tragic and powerful narratives. Bands like Lorna Shore or Slaughter to Prevail have already referenced dark fantasy imagery in their work — for example with “Behelit” by Slaughter to Prevail.
With Fleur, we wanted to push this idea further and build a more global artistic direction around it. What interests us is the contrast between something terrifying and oppressive, and something beautiful and emotional. That balance between darkness and beauty is really at the core of our music and visuals.
How would you sum up the year for Fleur?
This year was a turning point for the band. Fleur has existed for quite some time, but after a lineup change, we seriously questioned whether we should continue or stop altogether. In the end, we decided to fully commit to the project.
We rebuilt everything from the ground up, both musically and visually, and focused on creating a new EP with a strong identity. We wanted something ambitious, which is why we chose to work with Ivan Panferov (Anthropocide Studio), Elise Meunier (our photographer and filmmaker), and Placide Suspirii (the artist who created the cover), and to release a music video for each single. This year really represents a rebirth for Fleur.
You are set to release your debut EP, “Love”, next year. What can you tell us about it? Do you plan to promote it in France and other countries?
“Love” is a three-track EP accompanied by three music videos, and it’s a release we are fully proud of. It was designed to represent Fleur as accurately as possible and to set the tone for what comes next. Musically, it’s brutal deathcore, but with strong cinematic, melodic and ethereal sections meant to evoke dark fantasy atmospheres. Thematically, each song focuses on an important figure from a dark fantasy universe.
Sounds great.
Yep! Once everything is released, our main goal will be to play live as much as possible, first in France and then across Europe, in order to build a solid local and international audience.
How do you see the heavy metal scene in your city and in France in general?
We’re lucky to live in a country where modern metal culture has been growing steadily for the past twenty years. The success of festivals like Hellfest and Motocultor, as well as bands like Gojira, has helped metal gain real visibility in France. On a more local level, around Marseille, there’s a rapidly growing hardcore scene, largely influenced by the rise of bands like LANDMVRKS. While we belong to a similar musical sphere, we still keep our own identity.
We’re really excited to play again in Marseille and all across France and to reconnect with a passionate and engaged audience.
How do you get yourself into the right mindset to sing deathcore? What is the key?
There’s a very cathartic aspect to singing deathcore. It’s always a suspended moment where focus and emotion come together. The key is finding the right balance between control and release — being precise rhythmically and vocally, while still allowing enough freedom for the music to feel alive.
If you’re too controlled, the performance becomes mechanical; if you let go too much, you lose accuracy. The challenge is to stay right in between, so the performance remains both intense and authentic.
Fleur is: Camille ‘Chris’ Rosati (vocals), Pierre Cantrin (guitar) Maxime Pignon (bass), and Lucas Aniorte (drums)
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