Photo Credit: William Lacalmontie

French metal duo Alcest have inked a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records and already have work put in for their as of right now, untitled sixth studio album. The group had the following to say about their signing:

“We are happy to start a new chapter of our journey by signing a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. We are in the studio at the moment, working on our 6th album and feel really excited about releasing this record with the help of our new partners. We will also start playing live again from May this year, so keep an eye on the dates!”

Check out the group’s tour dates below:

05/31 Dortmund, GER @ Rock Hard Nights
06/01 Zottegem, BEL @ Dunk!Fest
06/07-09 Austin, TX @ Austin Terror Fest
06/14-16 Mannheim, GER @ Maifeld Derby
06/14-16 Donington Park, UK @ Download Festival
06/28 Ferropolis, GER @ With Full Force
07/12 Warsaw, POL @ Prog In Park
07/20 Weil Am Rhein, GER @ Baden In Blut Open Air
07/26-27 Sibiu, ROM @ ARTmania Festival
09/13-14 Balver Höhle, GER @ Prophecy Festival
10/18 Leeuwarden, NET @ Into The Void
10/19 Hameln, GER @ Autumn Moon Festival
12/13-14 Eindhoven, NET @ Eindhoven Metal Meeting