What makes Dead Battery by Pitchshifter notable?

Dead Battery gained significant attention for its innovative fusion of genres, contributing to the evolution of industrial metal during the mid-1990s. The album's title track received notable airplay on rock radio stations, helping Pitchshifter reach a wider audience and paving the way for future acts in the genre. Released in 1996, Dead Battery marked Pitchshifter's third studio album, following their breakthrough with the critically acclaimed Industrial album. At this point, the band was solidifying its sound, blending heavy metal with electronic elements and establishing a unique identity within the burgeoning industrial metal scene.

How many songs are on Dead Battery?

Dead Battery has 3 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Dead Battery

Pitchshifter

13 min · 3 tracks · industrial metal

A raw collision of industrial noise and metal riffs, creating an atmosphere that is both aggressive and immersive.

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Dead Battery — The title track encapsulates the album's industrial ethos with its relentless rhythms and abrasive vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Touch Me I'm Sick — This cover of Mudhoney’s classic adds a punk edge to Pitchshifter's sound, showcasing their ability to reinterpret grunge influences through an industrial lens.
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Hidden Agenda (Kyo-Jin mix) — This remix exemplifies Pitchshifter's knack for blending electronic textures with heavy instrumentation, making it a standout example of their innovative approach.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dead Battery 3:45
2 Touch Me I'm Sick 2:41
3 Hidden Agenda (Kyo-Jin mix) 6:39

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