5 Infamous Bands From Quebec

From its very birth, heavy metal music has been polarizing. The more naïve believed this musical movement would be short-lived — just a fad, a phase. More than 50 years after the arrival of Black Sabbath, it’s clear that metal is here to stay. But how can such a marginal and brutal musical style endure without the support of radio or awards shows? The answer lies in the loyalty of its fans and the intense passion of its artists — all around the world.

And Quebec is no exception in the metal universe. Quite the opposite! Several pioneers who forged the local metal path have also made their mark far beyond our borders. This comic book anthology tells the story of five legendary Quebec bands whose careers have been anything but ordinary. The narrative takes us behind the scenes of this culture, transcending darkness and chaos, destruction and death, to reveal a deeply human side. We discover the “Spinal Tap” moments these bands have lived — from rehearsal rooms to international tours — as well as the struggles and hardships they’ve overcome through the power of their passion.

The comic artists involved in this documentary project offer you immersive journeys into the worlds of Voivod, Gorguts, Anonymus, Despised Icon, and Forteresse — as well as into that of a pioneering group in Quebec’s counterculture: Aut’Chose. Each of these stories is brought to life through the writing of Félix B. Desfossés, a devoted author and historian of Quebec’s musical past.

65 pages, Comic Book Format. 

English Language Edition