With names like “Slug Bait Part 1″ and “Zyklon B Zombie”, you get the idea of what Throbbing Gristle is gonna give ya. The legendary UK industrial/bizarro/electronic rock band, along with acts like Killing Joke, could technically be called pioneers of the industrial sound, as they got their start way back in the late 70s and early 80s (if that claim isn’t completely obvious, they even took the time to name one of their songs “Industrial Intro”).

Whew. That’s no small feat, seeing as how if you listen to their music, it’s a wonder how they’ve managed to stay alive so long — in today’s world of Lady Gagas and emo bands, most people would run screaming from their stereos if they were to put this on. But they’ve also got a little bit of goth-tinged rock in there — think Sisters of Mercy would be the closest I could come as far as comparison — though they found favor with the likes of Cabaret Voltaire and Sparta as well. Fans of Pigface and Chemlab may also find favor with their strange, eclectic noises.

Watching them live, they may even strike you as the Grateful Dead or Phish of industrial/aggro music.  Check out more Throbbing Gristle below on Red Bull Music Academy Radio.