Industrial Techno
A very heavy techno style with distorted drums, noise and industrial textures.
History
Industrial techno grew in the late 2000s from the meeting of techno and industrial music s1. It uses loud, distorted drums, harsh noise and machine-like rhythms s1. The style is darker and heavier than most club techno s2. Producers such as Perc, Silent Servant and Regis were important in its early years s1. Perc's 'Look What Your Love Has Done To Me' (2011) was a widely played record with a distorted bass s1. Silent Servant's 'Utopian Disaster (End)' (2012) added echo and a cold, empty feeling s2. Regis's 'Blood Witness' (2011) came from the Birmingham techno tradition and pushed it further s2. The style is common in Berlin and at darker club nights around the world s1. It also influenced the sound of the 2010s warehouse revival s2. The style is often played in dark, small clubs and at festivals with heavy sound systems. Many of the records are released on vinyl in limited runs s1.
Sound
- Loud, distorted drum sounds
- Harsh noise and machine textures
- A fast, driving beat
- Very dark and serious mood
- Few melodies, lots of rhythm
Key figures
- Perc — British producer and founder of Perc Trax
- Silent Servant — American producer in the industrial techno scene
- Regis — Birmingham producer behind Downwards
- Ancient Methods — German project known for harsh industrial techno
Labels
- Perc Trax — London , 2004
- Hospital Productions — New York City , 1997
- Downwards — Birmingham , 1993
Defining tracks
Connections
Came from: Industrial , UK Techno , Hard Techno
Led to: Warehouse Techno
Sources
- Industrial techno — Soundbridge
- What is industrial techno? Here's what you need to know — 6AM Group