Paysage d'Hiver is the brainchild of Swiss musician Tobias Möckl, also known as Wintherr, an artist known for his affinity for the coldest season and the most atmospheric black metal. The project, which translates to "winter landscape" from French, was formed in 1997 as a solo endeavor, with a distinctive sound that melds black metal with elements of ambient music, resulting in a chilling and ethereal auditory experience that fully embodies its name. Paysage d'Hiver is more than just music; it's an immersive concept that uses its raw and lo-fi aesthetic to transport listeners into the depths of a perpetual, mystical winter.

The music of Paysage d'Hiver is characterized by its lengthy, complex compositions that often feature layers of distorted guitars, blast beats, and haunting shrieks, complemented by atmospheric synths and a pervasive sense of isolation. Over the course of numerous demos and splits, as well as a full-length album, Wintherr has maintained an enigmatic and reclusive stance, allowing the stark and frost-bitten quality of his work to speak for itself. Releases such as "Die Festung" and "Kristall & Isa" have contributed to the project's cult status within the underground black metal scene, while the ambitious 2020 release "Im Wald" solidified Paysage d'Hiver's position as a critically lauded innovator of atmospheric black metal. Through compositions like "Geister" and "Das Tor," Paysage d'Hiver offers a relentless exploration of the bleak and desolate themes that define the project's essence.

Genres

Atmospheric Black Metal

Autonomous Black Metal

Black Metal

Cosmic Black Metal

Dungeon Synth

Swiss Black Metal

Swiss Metal

Voidgaze

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Latest Release

Die Berge

Paysage D'Hiver

Album - 7 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024