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"Heart Burning Desire" was recorded live at The Jinx (Savannah, USA). Directed by Robert Odgen during 2004.
"Human Feedback" was recorded live at The Jinx (Savannah, USA). Directed by Robert Odgen during 2004.
"Venus Girdle" was recorded live at The Jinx (Savannah, USA). Directed by Robert Odgen during 2004.

"Somersault" was recorded live at Satori (LoulÃ©, Portugal). Courtesy of Lotus Mecanica during 2006.
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"Life Beyond Mirror" was directed by Eve Von Schiller during 2002.
Biography:
Suspiria and James grew up in the suburbs of Lisbon, with a lot of will but nothing to do! They spent a good part of their time throwing old TVÂ´s from bridges.
It all went right but it wasnt enough! So in the end of 1998 they started a Punk/New Wave band that caught the immediate attention of punk kids and the police.
After touring intensively in Portugal, they left their tiny universe and moved towards Berlin from 2002 till 2006.
Both of them played in other bands since 1994, such as Everground or Kiute Loss, but it was with Les Baton Rouge that they start to make worldwide tours, including 2 major tours in Europe (Portugal, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, England, Austria) and 3 major tours in U.S.A., passing through festivals like SXSW (Texas) or clubs like CBGBÂ´s (New York), MaxwellÂ´s (Hoboken), Silver Lake Lounge (L.A.) or Crocodile CafÃ© (Seattle), as well as several TV shows like Chic-Go-Go (Chicago), Fearless Music (New York), Texas Live TV (Texas) & radio live performances all over the States and Europe.
Les Baton Rouge performed in places outside of the RockÂ´nÂ´Roll circuit like libraries, strip clubs, prisons and psychiatric institutions.
They already shared the stage with artists like Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls), Marky Ramone (Ramones), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Peaches, Dick Dale, Tim Kerr (Big Boys), The Hives, Joan Jett, Franz Ferdinand, Toy Dolls... among many others.
Their last record, My Body-The Pistol, was released in early 2004 by Elevator Music Records in New York, and counts with the production and collaboration of the mythical name of Tim Kerr and it went directly to the CMJ American Charts , receiving numerous raves all over the world.
The band describes their sound as "a friend punching another to wake him up from a terrible catatonia" and their show as a "performance in real time". Destruction is everywhere around us and they are a part of it. The audience usually gets chaotic and bruises appear! Dancing with the crowd outside the stage and creating a catastrophe gives them an enormous pleasure.
So...if you have health problems its better not to show up at their gigs, Â´cause their songs hit directly into the heart! For all the others, be careful, they have the power to use your body like a joystick without reading the users guide before!
Today, Les Baton Rouge have their name in the "Rock n Roll American History", at the same time they were considered one of the most intense and best live bands.
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Member Since: 12/3/2004
Band Website: elevatormusic.com/lesbatonrouge.html
Band Members: Suspiria Franklyn (Vocals, Guitar)
James Jacket (Guitar, Backvocals)
Elle W. (Bass)
Lex (Drums)

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:
Rainer Baumgartner (Drums 2005)
Lars Friedrich (Drums 2003-2005)
Sugar Sam (Drums 2002)
Peter Shamble (Bass 2001-2006)
Corrine Dumas (Drums 1998-2002)
Eve Von Shiller (Bass 1998-2000)

Influences: SEX PISTOLS, NINA HAGEN, SIOUXIE AND THE BANSHEES, NEW YORK DOLLS, X-RAY SPEX, FAD GADGET, AGENT ORANGE, P.I.L., DEVO, SLITS, RAINCOATS, DIAMANDA GALAS, BLONDIE, RESIDENTS, KRAFTWERK, ANTONIO VARIACOES, PEACHES, CLASH, BABES IN TOYLAND, NIRVANA, U.N.K.L.E., DAISY CHAINSAW, QUEEN ADREENA, MODERN LOVERS, APHEX TWIN, KINKS, JOY DIVISION, BIG BLACK, BAUHAUS, THE CRAMPS, VASELINES, EN, GARY NUMAN, HUMAN LEAGUE, ARETHA FRANKLYN, JERRY LEE LEWIS, THE RUNAWAYS...
Sounds Like: Les Baton Rouge Discography:
"My Body-The Pistol-Les Baton Rouge" LP (2004) Elevator Music Records - New York, USA

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"Chloe Yurtz-Les Baton Rouge" EP (2003) Elevator Music Records - New York, USA

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"Women Non-Stop-Les Baton Rouge" LP (2002) Elevator Music Records - New York, USA

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"Sexcentric-Les Baton Rouge" EP (2001) Munster Records - Madrid, Spain

INTERNATIONAL PRESS:
Suspiria Franklyn penetrates all the empty spaces from the first note to the last. "My Body-The Pistol", produced by Tim Kerr, is some of the musicÂ´s finest living history.
Quintessencial Church of Girl Sound, USA
Suspiria Franklyn - the front woman, singer and guitar player. The critics call her the Marlene Dietrich of punk rock due to her irresistible beauty, sensuality and irreverent wild talent. This band is a blast on stage. Oh yeah. ladies and gentleman, Les Baton Rouge will finally tour in Germany. Everybody is waiting, you canÂ´t miss!
Hit It Magazine, Germany
Les Baton Rouge is fronted by Suspiria Franklyn who lulls you with the appearance of politeness before twisting your head around... Feminist inclinations, reflexion, sexual innuendos and fire engine red lips - its SuspiriaÂ´s skill to to srtip bare the stategies of those who manipulate for personal gain.
Fernando Pinto, Elevator Music Records, New York, USA
Les Baton Rouge, New York 2003 or England Rough Trade circa 1979? This band, with Suspiria on vocals, is creating quite a big buzz. Good post punk in a true sense like Siouxie, Slits or Uxa. This may be lumped in a being Riot Grrrl, but is cooler than that, is very cool!
Maximum Rock nÂ´Roll Magazine, USA
"My Body-The Pistol" record is raw and raucous, smart and sassy, all at the same time.
Rocktober Magazine, USA
I just heard their record "Slut Machine" and it sounds great! SuspiriaÂ´s voice really come out good, as well as the instruments. What are you doing with it?
Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls, USA
Portuguese punkers Les Baton Rouge have a killer-girl fronted woman - Suspiria Franklyn, singing in her underwear!
Terre T, WFMU Radio, New Jersey, USA

Record Label: Elevator Music (USA) / Munster Records (Spain)
Type of Label: Indie

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LES BATON ROUGE Foi o caos. Partiram a loiça. Atitude punk. Muita provocação Som rock com inspiração a recuar até inícios dos anos 80. Concerto frenético com final de cortar a respiração. Suspiria a ...
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SUSPIRIA @ ANTENA 3 COM RUI ESTEVÃO

Suspiria Franklyn @ Antena 3 com Rui Estevão. Mais infos em www.myspace.com/ruiestevao Check it out! Thanks a lot! Luv, Suspiria...
Posted by Les Baton Rouge on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:17:00 PST

Les Baton Rouge is coming back!

Dear friends, thank you so much for all the kind letters and emails we have been receiving concerning the band´s come back. Its great to have your love and support. That´s what kept us going all over...
Posted by Les Baton Rouge on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:26:00 PST