Aching Beauty was a French rock band formed in 1997 in Paris. The group initially gained recognition on the regional music scene with their technical style. In 2001, Aldric de Montfort and Julien Guillemet joined Aching Beauty, leading to the release of their first EP, One More Step. They performed extensively at venues such as La Locomotive and Le New Morning before releasing their debut album L'Ultima Ora in 2004 on Brennus Music/Musea label. In 2006, they shifted towards a classic rock style with French lyrics, leading to Fabien Labonde's departure and the addition of Vincent Paget on keyboards. Aching Beauty disbanded in 2007.