Originally Posted by RYM

The term EBM (short for Electronic Body Music) was first used by Kraftwerk in the late 1970’s, but more popularly by EBM pioneers Front 242 in the 1980’s to describe their sound, which was more beat-driven and melodic than what was typical of Industrial music at the time. EBM is characterized by repetitive (or danceable) rhythms and undistorted vocals. Although EBM is considered more accessible and dance floor friendly, it still keeps with the experimental and thematic qualities of Industrial music. Some of the most notable EBM acts are Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb.

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Electronic body music (EBM) or industrial dance is a music genre that combines elements of industrial music and electronic dance music.[1] It first came to prominence in Belgium.[1]


Emerging in the early 1980s, the genre's early influences range from industrial music (Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire), European synthpunk (DAF, Liaisons Dangereuses, Portion Control), and electronic music (Kraftwerk).