Einstürzende Neubauten
Experimental · DE · Active since 1980

Einstürzende Neubauten

Scrap metal percussion and architectural noise transformed into haunting, avant-garde art songs. For those who find beauty in the sound of a city collapsing.

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Formed in West Berlin in 1980, the German experimental group Einstürzende Neubauten features Blixa Bargeld, Alexander Hacke, N.U. Unruh, Jochen Arbeit, and Rudolph Moser. Originally signed to ZickZack Schallplatten, the band is recognized for integrating standard instrumentation with custom-built tools made from scrap metal. Their evolving sound ranges from harsh, percussion-heavy compositions to more conventional arrangements, consistently pushing the boundaries of experimental music through unique noise-based textures.

Our Catalog17 Albums · 1980 · 2024
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