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Métal Urbain

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Metal Urbain

Métal Urbain (meaning urban metal) was one of the first French punk groups, formed in 1976 in Paris.

They were heavily influenced by the Clash and Sex Pistols on one hand, and on the other by an electro approach related to Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed. They relied on heavily distorted guitars and replaced the traditional rock rhythm section of bass guitar/drums with a synthesizer and drum machine,a then-unique approach that foreshadowed the experimental possibilities that were explored by later post-hardcore bands such as Big Black. They were also known for their radical image (the color scheme of albums always being a stark black, white and red), and subversive lyrics sung in French.

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They were met with some enthusiasm in the United Kingdom, particularly by John Peel and the Rough Trade label. (Métal Urbain's single "Paris Maquis" was Rough Trade's first release.). He invited the group to do two sessions for his radio programmes in the 70's and would play their second session repeatedly in the next two decades.

Sessions[]

Métal_Urbain_-_Peel_Session_1978

Métal Urbain - Peel Session 1978

1. Recorded: 1978-01-16. First Broadcast: 19 January 1978. Repeated: 07 February 1978

  • Atlantis / E-202 / Hysterie Connective / Ghetto

2. Recorded: 1978-10-11. First Broadcast: 25 October 1978. Repeated: 19 August 1980, 09 September 1994

  • Futurama / Numero Zero / Anarchie Au Palace / 50/50

Other Shows Played[]

Panik

Panik

1977
1978
1985

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