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[2025] Start with this one song! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Industrial metal, a genre born from the fusion of heavy metal and electronic music, has undergone its own unique evolution since the late 1980s.

Its distinctive sound—mixing ferocious guitar riffs and heavy drums with samples and the electronic tones of synthesizers—has captivated many listeners.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected representative tracks for those who are looking to dive into industrial metal.

We’ll cover timeless classics as well as recent songs that reflect the genre’s influence, so don’t miss out!

[2025] Start with this one song! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces (31–40)

Say It To MeAttack Attack!

Attack! Attack! – Say It To Me

Say It To MeAttack Attack!

A song by the rock band Attack! Attack! included on their self-titled album released in 2008.

It was the first song the four members wrote together, and there’s a story that it was recorded at 2 a.

m.

in an apartment in LA.

Vocalist Neil Starr has called it “a personal favorite.”

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ContactDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Contact (Official Audio)

ContactDaft Punk

A moody track released in 2013 by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk.

French DJ and producer DJ Falcon was involved in its production.

Incorporating a rock flavor, the track became a hit in both the United States and France.

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Diamond EyesDeftones

Deftones – Diamond Eyes [Official Music Video]

Diamond EyesDeftones

A song by the California alternative metal band Deftones.

It was released as a single in 2010.

The track features many enigmatic images and reached No.

10 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video was directed by Robert Schober, who has also worked on projects for Metallica.

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EuphoriaKilling Joke

Killing Joke – Euphoria

EuphoriaKilling Joke

A song by Killing Joke, a British rock band formed in 1978.

They are considered pioneers of industrial rock.

The song was created by lead singer Jaz Coleman, inspired by the cosmos.

It is included on their 15th album, Pylon, released in 2015.

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FagetKorn

Korn – Faget (HD)

FagetKorn

A song released as a single in 1994 by the American nu metal band Korn.

It is a highly emotional track inspired by lead vocalist Jonathan Davis’s childhood experiences.

The music video was directed by McG, who also worked on films such as Charlie’s Angels.

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[2025] Start with this track! A roundup of industrial metal classics (41–50)

OnlyNine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails – Only

OnlyNine Inch Nails

A song released as a single in 2005 by the American artist Nine Inch Nails.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video was directed by David Fincher, who is also known for films such as Fight Club.

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Born Too SlowThe Crystal Method

The Crystal Method – “Born Too Slow” [Official Video]

Born Too SlowThe Crystal Method

A lyrical song depicting a man’s tragedy.

It was released as a single in 2003 by the American electronic music and keyboardist duo The Crystal Method.

The track features Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit on guitar.

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