Noussommes was formed in 1986 as a four-piece band. The summer of 1987 brought a pivotal change with the addition of Grant Kirkhope, which shifted the band's sound toward a heavier yet more accessible style. As their music gained traction, Noussommes built a robust local following and began to receive airplay on regional radio stations. Their growing reputation led to support slots with major acts, further establishing their name within the UK rock scene.

A significant milestone for Noussommes came when they were invited to open for Ozzy Osbourne during his No More Tears UK tour, performing in front of sold-out venues and capacity crowds. This exposure greatly enhanced the band's profile. Around this time, they began recording with producer Stephen Harris, a partnership that would last throughout the band's career. Harris, who had previously worked with the band Little Angels and knew Kirkhope from his role in the brass section of Little Angels, helped Noussommes record tracks such as "Rise Up," "Steal Your Fire," and "Still So Hungry" at Slaughterhouse Studios in Driffield, Yorkshire.

Recognizing the need for strong management to promote their new music to record labels, Noussommes signed a management deal with Andy Farrow of Far North Music shortly after their Slaughterhouse sessions. This partnership facilitated their first UK headline tour, which received positive reviews from the rock press, including a five-star rating from Kerrang magazine. Following the tour, the band recorded a session for BBC Radio One’s Friday Rock Show, a notable achievement for a band without a recording contract at that time.

In April and May 1990, Noussommes undertook another successful 32-date UK tour, visiting new cities. However, despite their efforts, they struggled to secure a recording contract from interested labels. Shortly after this tour, members Brian Wilson (drums) and Gareth McKenzie (bass guitar) decided to leave the band, prompting Noussommes to seek a new rhythm section. Andy Greaves, a former member of a band that had previously toured with Noussommes, was brought in as the new bassist. Drummer Michael Lee, who also had connections to Grant Kirkhope through Little Angels and was then with The Cult, joined shortly thereafter. He contributed to the recordings of "No Absolution," "Blinded," and "Backbone" at KGS Studios in Wakefield, as well as the band’s live performances that summer.

Despite the strong sound captured during their KGS session and positive feedback from both the media and record labels, Noussommes found themselves without any solid offers for an album release. When Michael Lee returned to his commitments with The Cult, the band experienced another lineup change. After a series of temporary drummers, Phil Moody became the new drummer, and the band returned to a four-piece configuration with Nick Dunne departing.

Later that year, Noussommes recorded what would be their final session at Chrysalis Studios in London. The tracks "Break Me Down," "Death of Me," and "No Conscience" highlighted the band's ongoing evolution. However, as the popularity of Grunge began to dominate the music scene, record companies shifted their focus away from the sound Noussommes was pursuing. Consequently, the band made the decision to disband in 1993.

Band Members Paul Kettley – Vocals (all sessions) Grant Kirkhope – Guitars (all sessions) Nick Dunne – Guitars (Slaughterhouse & KGS sessions) Andy Greaves – Bass guitar (KGS and Chrysalis sessions) Gareth McKenzie – Bass guitar (Slaughterhouse session) Brian Wilson – Drums (Slaughterhouse session) Michael Lee – Drums (KGS session) Phil Moody – Drums (Chrysalis session)