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Devotees of the dreamy soul artist Celeste were in for an unexpected shock during their 100-mile journey to catch her live performance. To their dismay, they discovered that they had mistakenly purchased tickets for a death metal band sharing the same name.

The five women had planned to meet Celeste Epiphany Waite, a singer from Brighton known for her smooth, rich voice. She draws her musical influence from the smoky jazz clubs that filled her childhood, listening to her grandfather’s recordings of Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald.

However, when they arrived, they discovered a band of French experimental rock musicians known for their intense and overwhelming music. They blend elements of black metal, sludge metal, and post-hardcore to produce an incredibly powerful sound.

The women from Liverpool made their way to The Asylum in Birmingham for the concert and even reserved a hotel room, looking to fully enjoy their night out.

When the ball finally dropped and they found themselves among a scattered group of older metal fans, they happily confused the bearded headbangers, enjoying the unexpected twist.

The five women had intended to visit Celeste Epiphany Waite, a singer from Brighton with a smooth and rich voice. She draws her creativity from the smoky jazz clubs that she experienced while listening to her grandfather's recordings of Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald.

They actually witnessed a band of French avant-garde rockers known for their intense and overwhelming music. Their songs combine elements of black metal, sludge metal, and post-hardcore to produce an explosive, powerful sound.

One amused observer named Alex unexpectedly bonded with the group, remarking, "I found them to be fantastic."

They impressed the audience by staying for almost the entire hour, leaving just ten minutes before the end of the performance to enjoy the rest of the night.

He playfully said, "I had no idea there was a famous singer named Celeste until this evening."

Until tonight, five wonderful women from Liverpool had no idea that a French band named Celeste, known for their avant-garde post-hardcore and post-black metal style, even existed.

He went on to say, "I talked about the band's music and warned them they might not enjoy it—credit to them, though—they stuck around for nearly the entire performance and clapped and cheered enthusiastically, which was great, especially considering the event had such a small crowd."

Celeste, a talented singer-songwriter at 30 years old, gained widespread recognition after winning the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2020 and being crowned the top new artist on the BBC Music Sound of 2020 list.

Songs like "Strange," "A Little Love"—which featured in that year's John Lewis commercial—and "Stop This Flame" have garnered millions of views thanks to her rich vocals and the cinematic elegance of her music.

The talented Celeste, 30, gained significant recognition after winning the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2020 and was also honored as the top emerging artist on the BBC Music Sound of 2020 list. She is seen here at the Mercury Prize Launch in 2021.

The metal band has received positive feedback from critics for creating music that feels 'more polished and organized' rather than chaotic.

Formed in 2005, the group consists of Johan Girardeau, Guillaume Rieth, Antoine Royer, and Sébastien Ducotté, and they have been a part of the hardcore punk scene in Lyon ever since.

Critics have also commended the band for crafting music that is 'more polished and organized rather than chaotic.'

One author described the experience of hearing their upgraded music as if they are trudging through a thick, sticky mixture of tar and pitch.

An article from Veil of Sound states: "While it's always been intense, it's now more refined and calculated instead of just overwhelming and unyielding."

They've swapped out the 'emo violence' elements found in their earlier music for a sound that feels more polished and controlled. Maybe we could call it post-black metalcore emo?

Footage from the evening captures the four guys donning red headlamps, energetically playing their guitars as they are shrouded in a thick layer of smoke.

The guitarists with flowing locks are headbanging intensely while the drummer hits the drums fiercely, and the vocalist unleashes a deep, raw scream.

Their popular tracks, such as "Torrents of Blows," "Dredged at the Bottom," and "Of Your Pearl Blue Eyes," have captivated audiences, earning them nearly 15,000 followers on Instagram.

Footage from the evening captures the four men donning red headlamps as they energetically play their guitars amidst a thick fog.

British-Jamaican artist Celeste made her mark by topping the BBC Sound of 2020 list, joining the ranks of notable names like Adele, Ellie Goulding, and Haim.

The team has been actively sharing posts from their fans, who found the mix-up to be hilarious.

The bassist from one of the opening acts, Greif Ritual, mentioned that it's an entertaining tale to share.

The women demonstrated their metal credentials by hitting the town for a night of fun after the concert, while the concert-goers who had planned to attend the show were already tucked in bed by 10 p.m.

Alex went on: "They were truly top-notch. A lot of people would have panicked and walked away without saying anything to a stranger about their mistake, but they found the humor in it and it was a pleasure to meet them."

He mentioned that they showed up around 15 minutes prior to the main act taking the stage, and they were inquiring about various options for places to go afterward where they could find music to dance to.

They were also inquiring if I was *certain* that the place I suggested for them to visit afterward would be vibrant on a Tuesday evening (Broad Street in Birmingham).

I mentioned that the atmosphere felt really vibrant, like there were lots of police around every night, and everyone cheered with excitement!

British-Jamaican artist Celeste made her mark by being featured alongside big names like Adele, Ellie Goulding, and Haim as she claimed the top spot on the BBC Sound of 2020 list.

Originally from Los Angeles but brought up in Brighton, her journey in the music industry began in her teenage years as she created music while also taking jobs in pubs and charity shops.

She was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Brighton. Her music career began in her teenage years, during which she juggled making songs with jobs in pubs and charity shops.

The band's popular songs like "Torrents of Blows," "Dredged At The Bottom," and "Of Your Pearl Blue Eyes" have thrilled fans and helped them amass nearly 15,000 followers on Instagram. Shown here is their most recent tour poster.

In 2017, she relocated to London with only £100 in her pocket. Soon after, she lost her job for frequently missing work to focus on writing music.

It seems that the girls from Liverpool weren't the only ones who made this error. One commenter revealed that his cousin and four of her friends also came from Manchester to attend the concert.

In their messages, she chuckled and said, 'It turns out it's not just anyone named Celeste performing tonight. It's actually CELESTE... a French heavy metal band.'

She commented, "I can't believe it! I've been laughing nonstop." Then she mentioned that she and her friends were determined to enjoy their evening in Birmingham, even though things didn’t go as planned.

Another person mentioned, "A friend of mine is in a black metal band and he knows someone from the opening act in London who claimed that the same situation occurred there involving multiple individuals and groups!"

The metal group Sugar Horse mentioned that there were additional mix-ups while they were performing with Celeste in London. They remarked, "We experienced something similar at our recent show in the capital with them. We appreciate those people."

Celestial Showdown: Band Vs. Singer

Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin, whose music she enjoyed during her childhood rides in her grandfather's vintage Jaguar.

The style incorporates a contemporary twist on smoky jazz and soul music.

The playlist features tracks like "Strange," "Stop This Flame," "Lately," and "Both Sides of the Moon."

The leading song has been played 195,110,675 times on Spotify.

Recipient of the Rising Star award at the Brits in 2020, recognized by the BBC as the Sound of 2020, and honored as Introducing Artist of the Year in 2019.

Critics claim that her voice has the power to shatter the stained-glass window above the stage.

Performed with legendary artists such as Dame Shirley Bassey, Paloma Faith, Michael Kiwanuka, and Lulu.

Hailing from Lyon, a city located in the southern part of France.

Inspired by the hardcore punk scene in Lyon, the band came together in 2005 after meeting while they were in high school.

The sound fuses elements of sludge metal, black metal, doom metal, and post-hardcore.

The playlist features tracks like "Torrents of Blows," "Dredged at the Bottom," and "Of Your Pearl Blue Eyes."

The leading song has been streamed 479,971 times on Spotify.

Praised by Metal Injection and Metal.de as a major player in the 'French Avant-Garde Black Metal' movement.

Critics describe the songs as if they’re struggling to get through a thick, sticky mass of tar.

Performed with groups such as Cradle of Filth, Discharge, Bleeding Through, and The Ruins of Beverast.