Genre: Power Electronics
Power electronics was originally coined by William Bennett as part of the sleevenotes to the Whitehouse album Psychopathia Sexualis, and is related to the early industrial records scene but later became more identified with noise music. It consists of screeching waves of feedback, analogue synthesizers making sub-bass pulses or high frequency squealing sounds, and screamed, distorted, often hateful and offensive lyrics. Deeply atonal, there are no conventional melodies or rhythms. Artists include Philip Best, Sutcliffe Jügend, and Genocide Organ.
Death industrial can be described as having much of the same source sounds as power electronics, but with a deeper, atmospheric sound. It often features a more flowing rhythm and is less abrasive than power electronics. The Grey Wolves are often credited for pioneering the style, but the term was first used to describe artists such as Brighter Death Now. Other artists include Anenzephalia, Atrax Morgue, Aelia Capitolina, Azoikum, Con-Dom, Hieronymus Bosch, Prurient, and Stratvm Terror. The Swedish label Cold Meat Industry releases in this subgenre.
