Metal Boys emerged in 1979 as a French synthpunk ensemble, serving as a side project to the pioneering punk band Métal Urbain. Comprising Éric Débris (vocals, machines), Hermann Schwartz (guitar), and Pat Lüger (guitar), they crafted a sound that was more refined and experimental than their main band's aggressive style, yet retained an electro-minimalist approach. Their discography includes the single "Sweet Marilyn" (1979) and the album "Tokio Airport" (1980). The latter featured contributions from Charlie H (machines) and vocalist China, marking a shift towards a techno-cold wave genre. Metal Boys ceased activities in 1982 when Débris reformed Métal Urbain. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Boys?utm_source=openai))