About Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of post-industrial music and metal music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, Till Lindemann, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson.
Industrial metal has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Neue Deutsche Härte and Cyber metal.
From Wikipedia
Industrial metal is the fusion of heavy metal and industrial music, typically employing repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Prominent industrial metal acts include Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Fear Factory, Rammstein, KMFDM, and Godflesh.
Industrial metal developed in the late 1980s, as industrial and metal began to fuse into a common genre. Industrial metal did well in the 1990s, with the success of acts such as Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Marilyn Manson, Rammstein and Rob Zombie
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Industrial metal.
Key artists
- Marilyn Manson
- Rammstein
- Nine Inch Nails
- Till Lindemann
- Rob Zombie
- Marilyn Manson
- Skillet
- Richard Kruspe
- Paul Landers
- Flake Lorenz
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Industrial metal?
Industrial metal is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of post-industrial music and metal music.
Where and when did Industrial metal originate?
Industrial metal originated in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Industrial metal artists?
Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, Till Lindemann, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson.