Bérurier Noir
Bérurier Noir was a groundbreaking French punk rock band that left an indelible mark on the anarcho-punk scene. Active primarily between 1983 and 1989, the band briefly reformed from 2003 to 2006. Known for their raw sound and provocative performances, they became symbols of French punk rebellion.
In addition to their musical legacy, the band’s cultural impact is preserved through materials donated to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in 2021. This important collection was highlighted by an exhibition that opened in Paris in 2024, celebrating their history and influence. As of 2024, the band’s lead singer, François, has shifted gears and is now a history lecturer based in Lyon, bridging his punk past with an academic future.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Macadam massacre (1984)
- Concerto pour détraqués (1985)
- Abracadaboum (1987)
- Souvent fauché, toujours marteau (1989)
- Invisible (2006)
Live Albums
- Meilleurs extraits des deux concerts a Paris (1983)
- Viva Bertaga (1990)
- Carnaval des agités (1995)
- La Bataille de Pali-Kao (1998)
- Même pas mort (2003)
- L’Opéra des Loups + Chants des meutes (2005)
Compilations
- Enfoncez l’clown (2003)
Singles & EP
- Nada/Gloco (1983) – split EP with Guernica, featuring four songs by Bérurier Noir
- Macadam massacre (1984)
- Nada 84 (1984)
- Nada Nada (1985) – standalone release of their contribution from the split single Nada/Gloco
- Joyeux merdier (1985)
- L’Empereur Tomato Ketchup (1986)
- Ils veulent nous tuer (1988)
- Nuit Apache (1988)
- Split Bérurier Noir/Haine Brigade (1988) – split single with Haine Brigade, featuring the song “Makhnovtchina”
- Viêt Nam-Laos-Cambodge (1988)
