BLACK BRIGADE

Black Brigade is a Miami-based surf noir trio founded by musician and artist Alexandre Merbouti. Channeling Middle-Eastern tremolo-soaked guitar and first-wave punk urgency, the band draws from the raw force of Love, Death, Pure Hell, and Bad Brains as much as the early roots of Zamrock such as Paul Ngozi.

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The group debuted opening for La Femme on the final date of their U.S. tour before the band’s sold-out arena performance at Accor Arena in Paris, and has since opened for Lydia Lunch and performed at Miami Psych Fest. Their most recent performance, they opened for Morrocan Gnawa-psych band Bab L'Bluz at the Miami Beach Bandshell. With over 15 years embedded in Miami’s independent music community, Merbouti brings deep local roots and a reputation for explosive, high-energy live performances built for large rooms.