Oikoumen is a human-centered orchestral progressive symphonic project. It shares visceral emotions, often dark, always committed, through intense, embodied music, where the orchestra serves emotion. The project is led by Élie Veux on composition and guitar, Laura Mazard on lyrics, vocals and artistic direction, and Yaël Febvray on bass and synthesizers. The first album “Dystopia” was released in 2022, marking the true beginning of the project.
French band already released a music video for a song “Reign of Idiocy” from their upcoming album, which is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026.
Music for upcoming album was recorded, mix & mastered by Julien Prost. New single is available for listening at all popular streaming platforms (here). Below you can watch video to the new song which was filmed at Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis near Paris.
This is how Laura comments new song: “Reign of Idiocy is a symphonic metal song about school bullying, seen through the eyes of the victim with a powerful and violent intensity we tried to capture with grandiose orchestras, energetic riffs, and vocals deployed like a tear-stained scream“.
Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 