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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 track! A roundup of industrial metal classics (41–50)

RiverviewZwan

Zwan – Riverview

RiverviewZwan

A song by Zwan, an American alternative rock band formed in 2001 by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Billy wrote the song about his hometown of Chicago, and the title “Riverview” is named after a long-closed amusement park.

It was released in 2003.

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What I’ve DoneLinkin Park

What I’ve Done (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade] – Linkin Park

What I've DoneLinkin Park

A song about acknowledging past mistakes, accepting them, and moving forward.

It was released as a single in 2007 by the American rock band Linkin Park.

The track was produced with the involvement of Rick Rubin, who is also known for his work with Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond.

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A Lesson Never LearnedAsking Alexandria

ASKING ALEXANDRIA – A Lesson Never Learned

A Lesson Never LearnedAsking Alexandria

A song included on the second album, Reckless & Relentless, released in 2011 by the British rock band Asking Alexandria.

Inspired by drug and alcohol addiction—drowning to escape depression and misery—the song was written by Danny Worsnop.

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In conclusion

Industrial metal is a genre with a unique appeal that fuses mechanical sounds with a heavy musicality.

The soundscape woven from industrial’s experimental elements and metal’s power offers listeners a fresh musical experience.

We can’t take our eyes off the evolution of this genre, which continues to expand the possibilities of music.