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Industrial music is a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its use of abrasive, mechanical sounds, aggressive rhythms, and unconventional production techniques. The genre draws heavily from avant-garde music, punk rock, and electronic music, often incorporating elements of noise, experimental, and ambient music to create a harsh, dystopian soundscape. Industrial music is known for its confrontational aesthetic, often addressing themes of alienation, dehumanization, and societal decay. The origins of industrial music can be traced back to the experimental work of bands like Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, and SPK, who were among the first to explore the use of industrial sounds and techniques in a musical context. Throbbing Gristle, in particular, is often credited with coining the term "industrial music" and establishing the genre's foundational elements with their use of tape loops, found sounds, and unconventional instrumentation. Their 1977 album "The Second Annual Report" is considered a seminal work in the genre, featuring a raw, uncompromising sound that challenged traditional notions of music. In the 1980s, industrial music began to gain a broader following, with bands like Einstürzende Neubauten and Skinny Puppy pushing the boundaries of the genre with their innovative use of technology and sound design. Einstürzende Neubauten, a German band known for their use of scrap metal and other found objects as instruments, brought a distinctly visceral, physical element to industrial music, creating a sound that was both raw and sophisticated. Skinny Puppy, a Canadian band, incorporated elements of electronic dance music, punk, and noise into their music, creating a dense, atmospheric sound that was both dark and melodic. Subgenres of industrial music include industrial rock, industrial metal, and EBM (electronic body music). Industrial rock, popularized by bands like Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, and KMFDM, blends the harsh, abrasive sounds of industrial music with the more accessible structures of rock music. Nine Inch Nails, led by Trent Reznor, became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed industrial bands, with their 1994 album "The Downward Spiral" achieving mainstream success and influencing a new generation of artists. Industrial metal, characterized by its heavy guitar riffs and aggressive sound, is exemplified by bands like Rammstein and Fear Factory, who blend the intensity of metal with the mechanical, dystopian sounds of industrial music. EBM, on the other hand, is a dance-oriented subgenre of industrial music that emerged in the early 1980s, characterized by its driving basslines, repetitive rhythms, and minimalistic production. Bands like Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and Die Krupps were pioneers of the EBM sound, which remains a popular style within the industrial music scene. Industrial music continues to be a significant force in the underground music scene, with contemporary artists like Youth Code, Author & Punisher, and HEALTH pushing the genre's boundaries further by incorporating elements of techno, hip-hop, and other electronic music styles. The genre's emphasis on experimentation, innovation, and a rejection of mainstream conventions ensures its continued relevance and appeal to a dedicated fanbase.
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Industrial: Top Artists

Nine Inch Nails

Marilyn Manson

Mindless Self Indulgence

Celldweller

The Birthday Massacre

KMFDM

Puscifer

Ministry

Coil

SCH

Combichrist

Skinny Puppy

Einstürzende Neubauten

Blue Stahli

Front Line Assembly

:Wumpscut:

Orgy

Laibach

How To Destroy Angels

Frank Klepacki

DJ Arana

Throbbing Gristle

Psychic TV

Project Pitchfork

Zeromancer

Psyclon Nine

Velvet Acid Christ

Dope Stars Inc.

Stabbing Westward

Cabaret Voltaire

Starfall

Angelspit

Nachtmahr

Columbine

Her

Croatian Amor

Die Krupps

Kidneythieves

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

Das Ich

Ohgr

Lords Of Acid

Noisuf-X

Pitchshifter

Foetus

Unter Null

Vatican Shadow

Trent Reznor

Genitorturers

Industrial: Top Tracks

Closer

Black Skinhead

Du Hast

Sonne

Dragula

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This - Remastered

Army Of Me

You Should See Me In A Crown

The Beautiful People

Breathe

Bury A Friend

On Sight

Smack My Bitch Up

...Ready For It?

Getaway Car

Hurt

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This

The Hand That Feeds

365

Tainted Love

Firestarter

Omen

Ich Will

Engel

Amerika

Living Dead Girl

Stinkfist

Ilomilo

Get Got

Mein Herz Brennt

Head Like A Hole

This Is The New Shit

Invaders Must Die

Jail

March Of The Pigs

I've Seen Footage

Cornfield Chase

Mutter

Oxytocin

I'm In It

Feuer Frei!

Keine Lust

Mein Teil

Push It

Guilt Trip

Shut Me Up

The Fight Song

Out Of Space

Send It Up

Industrial: Top Albums

SILENT HILL2 Original Soundtrack

The Downward Spiral Deluxe Edition

N / O / I / S / E

You'll Rebel To Anything Expanded And Remastered 2008

Walking With Strangers

Celldweller

WANT - The 2nd Mini Album

You'll Rebel To Anything

Violet

Black Celebration Deluxe

Pins And Needles

V Is For Vagina

How To Destroy Angels

The Fragile Left

Everybody Hates You

Made In Germany 1995 - 2011 Special Edition

Short Bus

Blue Stahli

Bites

The Crow Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Antisleep Vol. 01

Soundtrack For The Voices In My Head Vol. 01

KE*A*H** Psalm 69

Horse Rotorvator

Darkest Days

Hau Ruck

Nihil

Silence Is Sexy

We Appreciate Power

What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People

Nothing And Nowhere

Celldweller Deluxe Edition

Futureperfect

Making Monsters

20 Jazz Funk Greats

Fight Like A Girl

Not The Actual Events

Krankhaus

Sonic Jihad

SIGNALIS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

Construction Time Again Deluxe

Too Dark Park

WWIII

Divine Infekt

The Very Best Of

Remission

Halber Mensch

Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Special Edition

Ex Military

I Hate People On The Internet

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