Rome

Rome is the primary creative vehicle for Luxembourgish musician Jérôme Reuter, who has become the definitive voice of modern neofolk since the project's inception in 2005. Emerging from the legendary Cold Meat Industry label, Rome evolved from early industrial and dark ambient experiments into a sophisticated blend of folk, chanson, and martial music.

Reuter's work is conceptually rigorous, often revolving around historical tragedies, anarchist philosophy, and the struggle of the individual against the state. His sonic identity is built on a foundation of warm acoustic guitars, orchestral samples, and a distinctive, weathered baritone vocal style. Critically, Rome is lauded for elevating neofolk beyond its often-controversial tropes into a space of high-art storytelling and literary depth. The project maintains a prolific release schedule, consistently exploring the intersections of European identity, war, and existentialism, making Reuter a central figure in contemporary dark folk circles.