Forged from the metallurgy of founding bands such as Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, and Clock DVA in the late '70s and early '80s, Industrial music progressed into the digital age, morphing along the way and ultimately giving birth to Industrial-Electronic genre. The angry grooves, mechanical beats, and grinding aesthetic of Industrial gets translated here through computerized mediums often run by one or two operators, rather than a complete traditional band. Artists like Kill Memory Crash and Front 242 continue to be leaders in this genre, often blurring the lines between the Industrial, Techno, and EBM styles.

Notable Artists: Kill Memory Crash, Front 242