Bands & artists like Test Dept

If you like Test Dept, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

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Throbbing Gristle

Throbbing Gristle

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Pioneers of industrial music, their abrasive soundscapes and experimental use of noise create a similar tension and rhythmic complexity.

industrial music
Ministry

Ministry

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Known for their aggressive blend of electronic and heavy metal, Ministry shares a relentless momentum and layered percussion that resonates with Test Dept's style.

industrial metal thrash metal
Skinny Puppy

Skinny Puppy

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Their dark, atmospheric sound combines industrial samples with complex rhythms, paralleling the dense tapestry created by Test Dept.

electro-industrial electronic body music industrial music
Killing Joke

Killing Joke

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With their fusion of post-punk and industrial elements, Killing Joke delivers powerful rhythms and an intense atmosphere akin to Test Dept's work.

gothic rock industrial metal new wave
Front Line Assembly

Front Line Assembly

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Their use of mechanical beats and layered synths creates a driving force similar to the rhythmic intensity found in Test Dept's music.

electro-industrial
Laibach

Laibach

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Combining martial rhythms with industrial sounds, Laibach evokes a similar sense of tension and urgency that aligns well with Test Dept's aesthetic.

avant-garde music dark wave electronic body music
Nitzer Ebb

Nitzer Ebb

Their focus on hard-hitting beats and industrial themes mirrors the relentless energy and percussive layers present in Test Dept's compositions.

electronic body music techno
Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

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With their experimental approach to sound and rhythm, Cabaret Voltaire crafts an avant-garde style that resonates with the industrial textures of Test Dept.

acid house alternative dance ambient music

Common questions

Who sounds like Test Dept?

Artists similar to Test Dept include Throbbing Gristle, Ministry, Skinny Puppy and Killing Joke. Each shares elements of Test Dept's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Test Dept?

Test Dept is primarily known for industrial music. Test Dept creates a dense tapestry of rhythm and noise that builds tension through layered percussion and industrial samples, driving forth a relentless momentum.

Where should I start if I like Test Dept?

If you enjoy Test Dept, start with Throbbing Gristle — their album "The Second Annual Report" is a great entry point. Pioneers of industrial music, their abrasive soundscapes and experimental use of noise create a similar tension and rhythmic complexity.