Music Sound

Dark Electro was a term used mainly in central Europe to describe the sinister sounds of electronic music groups like YelworC, Tri-state, Mortal Constraint, Arcana Obscura, Trial or Placebo Effect.

These bands were mainly inspired by electronic/industrial acts like The Klinik and Skinny Puppy. The compositions were mostly complex arranged and mingled with horror soundscapes, and grunts or distorted vocals. A notable artist was YelworC, a group from Munich, formed in 1988. They laid the foundations of the Dark Electro movement in the early '90s and represented the first act on the well-known german label Celtic Circle Productions.

In following years, Dark Electro was displaced by Techno-influenced styles like Hellektro or Aggrotech.

Notable Artists

AmGod Arcana Obscura Disharmony Evils Toy (the early years)

Ice Ages Mortal Constraint Placebo Effect Polygon (first album)

Pulse Legion Putrefy Factor 7 Seven Trees Splatter Squall

Trial Tri-state YelworC

Industrial
Aggrotech - Coldwave - Dark electro - Electronic body music - Futurepop - Industrial metal - Industrial rock - Industrial techno - Noise - Power noise
Other electronic music genres
Ambient | Breakbeat | Drum and bass | Electronica | Electronic art music | Hard dance | Hardcore | House | Techno | Trance | Industrial | Synthpop