Best 100 industrial metal releases

Industrial metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that incorporates elements of industrial music, such as electronic and experimental sounds, in addition to traditional heavy metal instrumentation. It emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and bands such as Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, and Marilyn Manson are often cited as pioneers of the genre. Industrial metal typically features distorted guitar riffs, electronic beats, and aggressive vocals, as well as sampling and other effects. The lyrics often focus on themes of technology, society, and dystopia.