Nitzer Ebb

Nitzer Ebb formed in Essex, England in 1982, with Douglas McCarthy on vocals and David Gooday handling synthesizers. They came out of the same industrial scene that produced Throbbing Gristle and Cabaret Voltaire, though their approach was more direct and physical, built around pounding drum machines and McCarthy's shouted vocals.

Their 1987 album 'That Total Age' brought them wider attention, particularly the single 'Join In The Chant.' That track became something of an anthem in clubs that favored harder electronic sounds, with its repetitive chant and driving rhythm. They followed it with albums like 'Belief' in 1989 and 'Showtime' in 1990, maintaining a consistent sound of aggressive, minimalist electronics.

Their lyrics and live shows sometimes drew criticism for what some interpreted as glorifying violence or authoritarian imagery, though the band described their stance as anti-authoritarian.