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Genre
industrial rock
Parent Genre: rock

Industrial rock is a genre that combines heavy metal and electronic music, often featuring distorted guitar riffs, synthesizers, and aggressive vocals. The lyrics often touch on themes of social and political commentary, as well as personal struggles and dark subject matter. The genre emerged in the late 1980s and gained popularity in the 1990s, with bands incorporating elements of industrial music, punk rock, and alternative rock. The sound is characterized by a raw, gritty, and industrial feel, with a focus on creating a powerful and intense atmosphere.


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List of industrial rock artists

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