It is from a position of perpetual uncertainty, feet dangling in mid-air like the world itself, that Vulgaires Machins release Contempler l'abîme (Contemplating the Abyss) in the fall of 2025. Like a final breath of life, this album remains true to the band's punk-rock roots but also ventures into new wave sounds and symphonic orchestrations. Guillaume Beauregard (vocals, guitar), Marie-Eve Roy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Maxime Beauregard (bass), and Pat Sayers (drums) are joined by some fifty musicians from the prestigious Budapest Symphony Orchestra to accompany them on this new, politically and socially charged release.

Vulgaires Machins distinguished themselves as early as 1995 with several noteworthy performances. Their first album, 24-40, was released in 1998, coinciding with a surge in the band's live shows. At the dawn of the new millennium, with Patrick Landry (drums) joining their ranks, they capitalized on the release of Regarde le monde to embark on a lengthy European tour (France, Switzerland, Spain). In Quebec, their shows increasingly sold out, opening doors to major festivals (Festival d'été de Québec, Francos de Montréal, Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts, etc.). Riding this wave of success, their third album, Aimer le mal , was released in 2001. Thanks to a series of compelling music videos, the band's audience grew even further. Concert venues were packed, the Quebec tour was extended, and several dates were added to France.

Just when Vulgaires Machins seemed to have reached their peak, the album Compter les corps hit the shelves in 2006 and made a huge impact. From its very first live performance, the album won the Miroir Coup de cœur award at the Festival d'été de Québec. The rave reviews from critics echoed the public's enthusiasm. The band broke into the commercial airwaves and shook up the charts. 2007 was a year of nominations: Juno Awards, Much Music Video Awards, GAMIQ Awards, ADISQ Awards… After a detour with the DVD/CD Presque sold-out (2008), recorded live, Vulgaires Machins released their new album Requiem pour les sourds in 2010 before tirelessly hitting the road again and winning the SOCAN ECHO Song Award for their song Parasites . In the fall of 2011, the band turned down the volume and stepped away from the decibels for an acoustic album, reinterpreting some of their classic hits and drawing on their bluegrass and folk influences. Vulgaires Machins beautifully translated this intimate atmosphere to the stage during a tour across Quebec in 2012. After more than a decade of silence from recording, punctuated by rare live appearances, the group made a triumphant return in the fall of 2022 with Disruption . A true cry from the heart to overcome nihilistic temptation, this album was once again unanimously praised by critics and audiences alike, and was nominated for "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2023 ADISQ Gala. Building on this success, the quartet returned to France for two tours in 2024 and 2025.

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