Krötale - La magie de Noël

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Review by Katherine de Heer

La magie de Noël by Krötale: A Metal Christmas to Remember (Or Forget?) Alright, buckle up, because this one’s wild. La magie de Noël by Krötale isn’t your grandma’s holiday album—unless your grandma headbangs to melodic death metal while baking gingerbread cookies. Released in 2015 under their own label, this French-Benelux gem takes Christmas cheer and smashes it into a wall of distorted guitars, growls, and... an a cappella track? Yeah, you read that right. First off, let’s talk about the title track, La magie de Noël (a capella). Who even thinks of doing a Christmas song completely unaccompanied in this genre? It’s like showing up to a mosh pit wearing bunny slippers—unexpected but oddly captivating. The harmonies are hauntingly beautiful, with layers of voices stacked on top of each other like presents under a tree. You don’t expect something so raw and stripped-down to hit as hard as it does, but here we are. It sticks with you, not just because it’s different, but because it feels almost... sacred? Weird flex for a metal band, but hey, respect. Then there’s La magie de Noël (lockdown à Bruxelles), which is basically what happens when quarantine angst meets sleigh bells. This version leans heavy into the “melodic” part of melodic death metal, balancing those guttural vocals with soaring melodies that make you feel both angry and festive at the same time. There’s this moment halfway through where everything drops out except for a lonely piano riff—it’s like the musical equivalent of staring out a frosty window during a family argument. Heavy stuff, man. Oh, and can’t forget the instrumental version. If you ever wanted to hear Christmas carols shredded into oblivion without any singing getting in the way, this is your jam. It’s fun, sure, but honestly, after hearing the other two versions, it feels a little like dessert without the main course. So, why does this album stick with me? Maybe it’s how unapologetically weird it is. Most bands wouldn’t dare mess with Christmas music unless they were going full cheesy pop or ironic punk. But Krötale? They went all-in, blending brutal metal aesthetics with genuine holiday spirit. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Final thought: If Santa traded his sleigh for a tour bus and started handing out spiked eggnog instead of toys, I think he’d blast La magie de Noël the whole way. Just saying.

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Filename: krtale-la-magie-de-nol.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
La magie de Noël (lockdown à Bruxelles)1:16
La magie de Noël (a capella)1:14
La magie de Noël (instrumental)1:16

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Catalog Numbers

KTL002

Labels

Krötale

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Notes

  • Enregistré lors d'une sortie hors corps (ce qu'on appelle le voyage de l'âme) à Bruxelles en novembre 2015.
  • Mixé en décembre au Pech de Bugarach.
  • Masterisé à la grotte de Lourdes par l'opération du Saint Esprit.
  • Big up au Christ Cosmique.
  • AMOUR & COMPASSION

About Krötale

Krötale, also known as Church of the Rattlesnake or Bugarach Allstars, is a cosmic metal band founded in 1858 after Holy Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes. The band broke up at Bernadette's death in 1879, then reformed on august the 24th 2015 after meeting Sylvain Durif (the green man), Grand Monarque / Christ Cosmique.

Members

  • Cosmic Momo
  • Jérôme Jeuhmeuh
  • Tonio Roberto
  • Alex Singe
  • Marie Berg&Slay
  • Cricri Delahaine
  • Laura Delahaine
  • Mich IForUs

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: In 2015, a French-Benelux band called Krötale released a Christmas album that’s not your typical holiday music. Titled *La magie de Noël* (The Magic of Christmas), it’s a melodic death metal take on the festive season. Yep, you read that right—death metal and Christmas carols together. The album features three versions of the same track: one a capella, one with a "lockdown in Brussels" twist, and an instrumental version. It’s wild, unexpected, and kinda genius. Who knew heavy riffs and sleigh bells could mix so well?