Description
Step into the raw power and politically charged energy of Test Dept live in Ljubljana, former Yugoslavia (1985). As pioneers of industrial music, Test Dept utilized scrap metal, found objects, and percussive intensity to create an overwhelming sonic and visual experience. Their performances were more than just concerts—they were acts of protest and artistic defiance.
With their trademark use of heavy percussion, rhythmic machinery, and socially conscious themes, Test Dept brought an electrifying presence to the underground music scene. This rare footage captures their unrelenting performance, making it a must-watch for fans of industrial, experimental, and politically driven music.
If you appreciate artists like Einstürzende Neubauten, Throbbing Gristle, SPK, Laibach, or Swans, this performance is essential viewing!
Test Dept lineup in 1985:
Graham Cunnington – percussion, metal objects
Paul Jamrozy – vocals, percussion
Angus Farquhar – percussion, found objects
Paul Hines – percussion
Tony Cudlip – percussion
Recorded live in Ljubljana, former Yugoslavia (1985).