Neige quickly started to gain public recognition for his involvement as a drummer and live rhythm guitarist for black metal band Peste Noire in the beginning of the 2000s.Neige declared: "I was only a guest in [Peste Noire] as I played drums for him [Famine], but I did/do not share his views at all. Don’t even ask me about the concept behind [Peste Noire], it is very complex. It was basically the exact opposite of Alcest : love for evil, but in a real way." He has since condemned his tenure with Peste Noire, citing his disagreements with the band's far-right views and racist imagery.
