Category:Rhythmic Noise

Rhythmic Noise (also known as Power Noise) is an aggressive subgenre of industrial music that blends distorted, percussive beats with noise textures. It emerged in the 1990s, drawing influence from industrial techno and harsh noise.

Characteristics

• Heavy, distorted rhythms, often with pounding, mechanical beats.
• Lack of conventional melody or harmony, focusing on raw textures.
• Dense, layered soundscapes, often using metallic and industrial samples.
• Influence from industrial, power electronics, and hardcore techno, creating a brutal sonic experience.
• Often instrumental and club-oriented, with some crossover into EBM and gabber scenes.

Artists and Labels

Rhythmic Noise has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Ant-Zen
• Hymen Records
• Hands Productions

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Converter
• Winterkälte
• Asche
• Mono No Aware
• Synapscape
• Imminent