Novelists
French progressive metalcore founded by brothers Amael and Florestan Durand, intricate guitar work and atmosphere carried since 2023 by singer Camille Contreras.
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About Novelists
Novelists is a progressive metalcore band from France, formed in 2013.
Novelists formed in France in 2013 and built their reputation on technical, djent-leaning metalcore: tightly syncopated riffs and dense rhythmic work sit alongside clean, melodic passages and ambient sections, so the songs move between heavy and airy within a few bars. Early albums such as Souvenirs, Noir and C'est la vie established that approach with Matt Gelsomino on vocals.
The band went through vocal changes in the years that followed, with the guitar and drum core of the lineup carrying its sound through each one. Camille Contreras now fronts the group, handling both harsh and clean vocals over the same intricate, progressive arrangements that have defined Novelists from the start.
Progressive metalcore
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Questions about Novelists
What festivals is Novelists playing in 2027?
Novelists is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Rock am Ring 2027, Rock im Park 2027.
Is Novelists on tour?
Yes. Novelists has 2 shows listed, from Paris, France on Apr 23, 2027 to Dübendorf, Switzerland on Jun 8, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Novelists playing Rock am Ring 2027?
Yes, Novelists is on the Rock am Ring 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany. They play Sunday, June 6.
Is Novelists playing Rock im Park 2027?
Yes, Novelists is on the Rock im Park 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany. They play Saturday, June 5.
Where is Novelists from?
Novelists is from France.
Who is in Novelists?
Novelists is Nicolas Delestrade (bass), Amaël Durand (drums), Florestan Durand (guitar), Pierre Danel (guitar) and Camille Contréras (lead vocals). Former members include Charles‐Henri Teule, Mattéo Gelsomino and Tobias Rische.
When did Novelists form?
Novelists formed in Paris in 2013.
What was Novelists's first album?
Novelists's first album was Souvenirs (2015). The latest is CODA (2025).
What kind of music does Novelists play?
Novelists plays progressive metalcore.
What festivals has Novelists played before?
Novelists has played Sonic Temple 2026.