Rude Awakening

**Rude Awakening** is a Canadian industrial metal band hailing from Montreal, known for blending aggressive guitar riffs with electronic textures and dystopian themes. Active since the late '90s, they carved a niche with their gritty, politically charged sound and collaborations with artists like **Combichrist** and **Front Line Assembly**. Tracks like **"Mutiny"** and **"Raw Bass"** showcase their signature fusion of thrash energy and industrial beats, while releases like **"Warriors of the Black Rose: A Tribute To Thin Lizzy"** highlight their love for classic rock reinterpretation.

Though never mainstream giants, Rude Awakening built a loyal following through relentless touring and albums like **"Judas"** and **"Fragments of the Future,"** often described as sonic assaults on complacency. Their remix work (like the **"Running Against The Rules"** collab) and raw live performances cemented their reputation as underground innovators who refuse to play nice. Think cyberpunk rebellion meets mosh-pit chaos—no frills, all fury.

Genres

Industrial

Hard Techno

Gabber

Hardcore

Hardcore Techno

Latest Release

Running Against The Rules (AVLM & Rude Awakening Remix)

Rude Awakening

Single - Released March 21, 2024