Industrial rock

Industrial rock is a genre that combines the raw, energetic qualities of rock music with the experimental and mechanical sounds of industrial music. It often features heavy guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and the use of electronic instruments, synthesizers, and noise elements to create a gritty, intense atmosphere. The style emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending punk energy with technological sounds, resulting in a powerful and often rebellious sound that explores themes like dystopia, technology, and societal issues. Bands like Nine Inch Nails and Ministry are key examples of industrial rock.