The History of 5 Great Metal Bands from Québec – Volume 2

The History of 5 Great Metal Bands from Québec – Volume 2

Kristof G.
Julien Dallaire-Charest
Guillaume Menuel
Voro
Félix LaFlamme
François Lapierre
Jeik Dion

Born in the shadows half a century ago and often demonized by the media, Heavy Metal has forged its own path, striking a powerful chord with countless voices. This thunderous genre has always been fueled by the passion of its legions of devoted fans, drawing its strength from the raw energy it unleashes. With such a rich culture and an avant-garde spirit, Québec has seen the rise of countless artists who have forever left their mark on the history of local metal — and sometimes even on the global stage.

Penned by seasoned cultural journalist Christophe “Kristof G.” Gagné, this second volume of The History of 5 Great Metal Bands from Québec is elevated by the graphic interpretation of a collective of renowned comic artists: Julien Dallaire-Charest, Jeik Dion, Félix LaFlamme, François Lapierre, Guillaume Menuel, and VoRo.

This graphic showcase shines a spotlight on the extreme metal of B.A.R.F., the technical death metal of Cryptopsy, the blackened death metal of Necronomicon, the classic heavy metal of Sword, and the genre-defying metal of Voïvod (the second decade). As an opening act, readers will also discover a lesser-known but highly influential figure: tape trader Wayne Archibald.

Through moments of pure creative chaos, unforgettable anecdotes, moving stories, and incredible encounters, this album pays tribute to a handful of Québec metal bands that helped shape the genre as we know it today, while continuing to inspire generations of passionate fans both here and abroad.

– French version