High Power was formed in 1977 in Bordeaux by Thierry Sorondo. The band with the cool name was influened by the likes of Van Halen and Scorpions and quickly set out to play live. The band had French lyrics and played metal that can be described as typically French at the time. Les Violons De Satan was delayed due to a lack of finances at the time.
Brennus Records exhumed a live recording of the band and oversaw its release in 1999.