[2026] Start with this track! A roundup of classic industrial metal songs
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!
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[2026] Start with this one song! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces (31–40)
ResurrectionFear Factory
A track released in 1998 by the American heavy metal band Fear Factory.
It is also known as vocalist Burton C.
Bell’s favorite song.
The piece is highly innovative, fusing a waltz beat in a “1-2-3, 1-2-3” tempo with a metal sound.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
[2026] Start with this one song! A roundup of industrial metal masterpieces (41–50)
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.
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.