- KMFDM: A German industrial metal band formed in 1984. Their music is characterized by its fast tempos, heavy riffs, and political lyrics.
- Fear Factory: An American industrial metal band formed in 1989. Their music is characterized by its complex song structures, heavy use of samples, and aggressive vocals.
- Static-X: An American industrial metal band formed in 1994. Their music is characterized by its heavy use of synthesizers, distorted guitars, and aggressive vocals.
- Slipknot: An American heavy metal band formed in 1995. Their music is characterized by its heavy use of masks and costumes, aggressive vocals, and complex song structures.