Law

Law is the primary industrial and power electronics project of Mitchell Altum, based in Elkhart, Indiana. Active during the peak of the 1990s harsh electronic underground, Law became a staple of the influential Ant-Zen and Old Europa Cafe rosters.

The project's sound is characterized by a brutalist approach to synthesis and sampling, often incorporating rhythmic noise elements that bridge the gap between traditional industrial and pure power electronics. Altum's work is notable for its thematic focus on misanthropy, societal decay, and existential contempt, as evidenced by album titles like 'Vindication and Contempt'. Within the scene, Law is respected for maintaining a high level of sonic density without sacrificing the rhythmic drive that makes industrial music compelling. The project's legacy is tied to the 'Triumvirate' label and the broader Midwestern noise scene, influencing a generation of artists who explore the intersection of rhythmic structure and sonic annihilation.