In the realm of In Aeternam Vale, the year 2023 marks a triumphant return. Much like Jello Biafra, who emerges from an extended coma in the fourth episode of the fourth season of Portlandia, Pascal Aubert is back in action. After 35 years of a well-deserved respite (because let’s face it, collaborating with Laurent Prot is no walk in the park and demands substantial recovery time), Aubert reunites with In Aeternam Vale, injecting his trademark caustic wit and eccentric musings.

Reflecting on their history, Aubert shares, “Laurent and I crossed paths in high school. We used to record sessions after classes, and this collaboration persisted for several years. Then, I took a much-needed break; I was utterly drained! However, fate brought us together again this year at the local media library, both having charted our own courses. We were coincidentally invited to the opening of the Contre-Bande exhibition, where, to our delight, we gazed upon our old cassettes displayed behind glass.”

Excitement and nostalgia fueled their decision to resurrect the old tunes. Aubert adds, “It was fantastic! So, we thought, why not revive our classic songs and, in the process, create some new ones. The new In Aeternam Vale is back in action!”

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