Nailing down a musical headspace Nov 20, 2008
In a year (as with most years) that didn't necessarily scream longevity, Trent Reznor's industrial metal machine Nine Inch Nails was formed in the heart of unsuspecting Ohio. For the past two decades, Reznor's vision has been one of the most revolutionary and consistent presences in modern music. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Rand, stocks rise on global shares, metals Nov 16, 2008
Mining stocks, which have been battered in recent sessions amid concern a global economic slowdown would dent demand, were the biggest gainers, lifted by firmer gold, platinum and industrial metal prices. Anglo Platinum strode 8. (Business Report, South Africa)
Gay couple news welcome Aug 9, 2008
Also his music is in the Industrial metal category which is a pretty long way away from gay ol' Mr. Clay Aiken " heya wrote on Aug 8, 2008 9:44 PM:" FLA, we won't even get into it. But honestly, industrial. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Industrial's king Nails 'Dome gig Jul 30, 2008
From the grinding rock chords and the charging mastodon beat of 1,000,000 to the electronic burn of Letting You and the harsh, jagged grooves of Discipline, Reznor and his crew of killer musicians absolutely gripped the crowd of 8,500 fans who showed up to pay respects to the king of industrial metal. Font. (Calgary Herald)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Jul 19, 2008
Industrial Metal Supply Co. hired Martin Mechsner as general manager and chief engineer of its fabrication division. Send promotions and hires to. (AZCentral -- Business)
At-bat music: Cleveland Indians May 31, 2008
Germanic industrial metal from Rammstein gets Travis Hafner "fired up." (Mark Duncan/AP). MLB Headlines. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
The Ministry: Apr 6, 2008
Last summer, industrial metal pioneer Al Jourgensen announced that Ministry would soon be signing off with one last shot of sheer aggression, The Last Sucker, which would also be the final chapter in a trilogy of albums aimed at "exposing the plethora of foils, failures and fabrications perpetrated by the George W. Bush Administration. ". As it turns out, fans were treated to one final farewell hug this week, a collection of pile driving classic-rock covers, from Under My Thumb to Bang A Gong,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Black Keys & Danger Mouse Apr 5, 2008
After 27 years, 13 albums and one lost digit (a toe), Al Jourgensen is pulling the plug on influential industrial metal band Ministry. In typical fashion, Ministry's last hurrah is unconventional. (Billboard.com)
Al Jourgensen Apr 1, 2008
In typical fashion, Ministry's last hurrah is unconventional. The group is releasing a covers album -- "Cover Up," April 1, on Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records -- as its final body of work, putting its gritty spin on rock staples like "Under My Thumb" and "Radar Love." It makes for an interesting choice for a band whose last three albums have been dedicated to bashing President Bush. (Billboard.com)
The boys of Labeled start to make their mark with local gigs Nov 30, 2007
The result was an evening of entertainment for more than 125 teens and their parents, featuring a range of music that included everything from punk to industrial metal. The bands played for three hours and even the host was impressed by the success of their efforts. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Holiday harmony Nov 22, 2007
Do we really need an industrial metal version of "Silent Night". The Dee Snider-Lita Ford debut on "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and Queensryche's "White Christmas" are enough to make Santa stay home and bolt the door. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Café Tacuba: An eclectic Mexican band goes old-school Oct 19, 2007
The band balanced industrial metal, romantic boleros, cheeky disco and bouncing norteo with stunning narrative-driven songs like "Tr?pico de Cncer," which told the story of an indigenous Mexican named Salvador, a disgruntled oil plant worker who gets tired of being "the bridge between savagery and modernism.". In 1999, the year Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" put Latin crossover on the lips of industry executives in the United States, Tacuba's record label, Universal, positioned the... (International Herald Tribune)
High-End, Anatomically Correct RealDolls Get Exposure in New 'Lars' Film Oct 18, 2007
A dozen headless female bodies hang from industrial metal hooks in the center of the room. To the left are a table of plastic faces, awaiting makeup. (Fox News)
Alienated, isolated - isn't it lovely to fit in? Oct 9, 2007
and say you're nothing but a song-less Alice Cooper-meets-Trent-Reznor imitator recycling shock rock, cheap theatrics and industrial metal. But we won't. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10/6: Arizona Fetish Ball Oct 2, 2007
Thrash out to industrial metal band Genitorturers, which calls itself "The World's Sexiest Band," and dance up a storm to the electronic beats of DJ Squalor. And if the night isn't already freaky enough, flesh-hook performance group LifeSuspended will show off some acts that you definitely don't want to try at home. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Asian markets continue slide despite Wall Street rally Aug 17, 2007
The yen rose, industrial metal prices fell and safe-haven government bonds extended gains as worries that the current market turmoil will hurt global growth further hit investor confidence. "The biggest concern for Asian markets is whether it will spur a U.S. economic slowdown that will therefore hit consumption," said Lim Chang-gue, a fund manager at Samsung Investment Trust Management in South Korea. (International Herald Tribune)
BHP, financials push market higher Aug 13, 2007
Steadier industrial metal prices helped shore up shares in the world's top miner BHP Billiton, which rose 1. 4 per cent to $35. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb Of God Celebrate Unholy Mass At Ozzfest Jul 24, 2007
While Static-X reminded everyone that their skuzzy brand of industrial metal lost its "nu-ness" around the time Coal Chamber petered out, restless thugs started lighting noxious bonfires that suffocated the crowd. Attention turned back to the main stage when Lamb of God took over. (VHI.com -- Music News)
On the Scene: Local rockers of Inhabition know how to pack a punch Jul 6, 2007
Emo, punk, industrial metal, funk, '80s you name it. "We eat all these bands and throw them up," jokes Garza of their eclectic mix. (Pensacola News Journal)
'Year Zero' succeeds in message Apr 21, 2007
It seems odd to compare an industrial metal band to music that pre-dates rock and roll, but this is how music originated. It carried an oral tradition with improvisation and gradual change, and it evolved with each person who carried it on. (Daily Collegian, PA)
