Laibach is an avant-garde music group associated with the industrial, experimental, and electronic music scenes. Formed in 1980 in Trbovlje, a mining-industry town in Slovenia, the band became a pioneering collective in the genre. Laibach's music is known for its complex and often provocative artwork, which incorporates political and cultural imagery, drawing inspiration from totalitarianism, nationalism, and socialism, albeit often seen as satirical or commentary. Their approach to music and art has always been multidisciplinary and they are also founding members of the wider collective Neue Slowenische Kunst (NSK), an art movement that connects visual art, theater, literature, and music.

Laibach's sound is characterized by its powerful, martial-style beats, foreboding atmospheres, and an eclectic mix of orchestral sounds lucidly intertwined with industrial elements. Over the years, they have tackled various genres, including covers of well-known mainstream artists, but always with a twist that is uniquely their own. The titles of their more recent releases such as "Final Countdown," "Wirtschaft Ist Tot," and "Amerika" reflect on their consistent engagement with global politics and societal critique. Their work on the soundtrack for "IRON SKY: THE COMING RACE" demonstrates their ability to adapt to cinematic contexts while maintaining their distinctive sound. Through collaborations, like those with Donna Marina Mårtensson on "The Engine of Survival" and "THE FUTURE," Laibach continues to explore new auditory territories and maintain relevance in the contemporary music scene.

Genres

Balkan Post-punk

Ebm

Industrial

Industrial Metal

Industrial Rock

Martial Industrial

Neofolk

Slovenian Indie

Slovenian Rock

Related Artists

Rammstein

Ministry

Skinny Puppy

Front 242

KMFDM

Die Krupps

The Prodigy

Einstürzende Neubauten

Nitzer Ebb

Throbbing Gristle

Killing Joke

Cabaret Voltaire

Latest Release

Strange Fruit

Laibach

Single - Released November 5, 2024