Pinacles austères is the debut mini-album from Ianthin, the singular vision of French multi-instrumentalist Jérôme Bouquet—known also as one half of Extreme Metal duo Ergholae Somptator.

Ianthin’s music has its roots in metal, particularly doom and black, but also takes the liberty of exploring other universes. Threads of prog, pop, jazz permeate throughout the record, painting a rich tapestry on top of an underlying black metal maelstrom, crafting a sound that is unmistakably its own: heavy, dissonant, atmospheric, and strange. Although Bouquet is the sole member in Ianthin - handling virtually all the instruments on the record (keyboards, drums, guitar, bass, vocals) - the record also includes compelling guest appearances - namely Maxime Jeune’s trumpet weeping across “Il pleut”, and the haunting foreboding six-piece choir on closer “Parvenu”.

With Ianthin already quietly working on new music, Hypnotic Dirge Records is excited to share Pinacles austères with new listeners!

Tracklist:
1 - Vœu de mystère (2:04)
2 - Caverne (3:45)
3 - Il pleut (5:23)
4 - Roche (2:39)
5 - Ô géant (5:13)
6 - Parvenu (4:26)

Released: Originally self-released July 2025 • Re-released by Hypnotic Dirge Records – November 13, 2025
Release Type: EP
Playing Time: 23:31
Genre: Avantgarde Black/Doom Metal
Packaging: Jewel Case with 4 Page Insert