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[2026] Start with this track! A roundup of classic industrial metal songs

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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!

[2026] Start with this one! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces (21–30)

SurfacingSlipknot

Slipknot – Surfacing (Audio)

SurfacingSlipknot

A song included on the self-titled debut album by the American heavy metal band Slipknot, released in 1999.

It was born when the band first went to Los Angeles.

The song is about sticking to what you believe in and is dedicated to teenagers as an anthem.

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QwertyMushroomhead

Mushroomhead – Qwerty

QwertyMushroomhead

A song by the American alternative metal band Mushroomhead.

It deals with profiting from war and false patriotism.

Characterized by dark keyboard sounds, the track appears on their eighth album, The Righteous & the Butterfly, released in 2014.

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[2026] Start with this one song! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces (31–40)

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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Attack Ships On FireRevolting Cocks

Revolting Cocks – Attack Ships On Fire

Attack Ships On FireRevolting Cocks

A song by the industrial rock band Revolting Cocks, formed in 1985.

It is included on their debut album, Big Sexy Land, released in 1986.

The title of the song was inspired by Rutger Hauer’s monologue in the final scene of the film Blade Runner.

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Save YourselfStabbing Westward

Stabbing Westward – Save Yourself

Save YourselfStabbing Westward

A song about being unable to help anyone else—let alone oneself.

It was released as a single in 1998 by the American industrial rock band Stabbing Westward and reached No.

4 on the U.S.

charts.

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Love?Strapping Young Lad

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD – Love? (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Love?Strapping Young Lad

Strapping Young Lad is a Canadian extreme metal band formed by Devin Townsend after he left the band VAI.

This song is included on their fourth album, Alien, released in 2005.

The music video was inspired by the cult horror film The Evil Dead.

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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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