L'Épée is a Franco-American supergroup formed in 2019, uniting Emmanuelle Seigner, Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Lionel and Marie Limiñana of The Limiñanas. Their debut album, *Diabolique*, released in 2019, blends garage rock, yé-yé, and cinematic influences, drawing inspiration from artists like Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, and The Stooges. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/aug/30/lepee-emmanuelle-seigner-and-anton-newcombe-on-art-hedonism-and-metoo?utm_source=openai)) The band's name, translating to "The Sword," reflects their sharp, collaborative energy and commitment to challenging musical norms. ([forcedexposure.com](https://www.forcedexposure.com/Catalog/l-epee-diabolique-cd/AUK.133CD.html?utm_source=openai))