Celestia

The Profile

Celestia is a French black metal project led by Noktu Geïstmort, known for a romantic-gothic approach and releases such as Apparitia - Sumptuous Spectre (2002), Frigidiis Apotheosia: Abstinencia Genesiis, and Archaenae Perfectii - L'arche Arcane Des Parfaits.

The review cites leadership by Sir Noktu Geistmortt, notes links to Mortifera and Gestapo666, highlights drummer Astrelya’s performance, focuses on 2002’s Apparitia - Sumptuous Spectre, and mentions a later ATMF reissue.

A fervent, positive appraisal of Celestia’s black metal, centered on the 2002 album Apparitia - Sumptuous Spectre. The review highlights romantic-gothic themes, expressive riffing, and Astrelya’s driving drums. Standout tracks include Awakening of the Dormant Fiancee, Necromelancholic Reveries, and Pervert, Decadent, Dying Love. It also notes a later ATMF reissue that helped renew attention.