Backstory:
Frightening Industry was formed in a small, quiet town, where life moved at a slow pace and not much happened. Longtime friends, Jake Rickman and Max Webster spent countless hours in Jake’s garage, churning out music heavily inspired by their shared love for raw, energetic punk rock and the loud, pessimistic undertones of industrial music. In a place where the biggest event was the annual bake sale, their raucous sound was considered disturbing by many. This reaction inspired the band’s name and fueled their passion to create music that dared to challenge the status quo.
When their demo track went viral online, the duo quickly gained a following, proving that their unique sound had found its audience. They moved to the city, added a drummer, Fiona, and a bassist, Chris, to their line-up, and began playing gigs at local clubs. This was the birth of Frightening Industry.
Genre:
Industrial Punk Rock
Title:
“Machine Heart”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Look around, it’s the same as yesterday,
[D] Broken dreams on a conveyor belt, they say,
[Em] The hum of the factory, the song of our youth,
[C] We’re the children of steel, born of rust and truth.
(Chorus)
[G] Machine heart, is it all we’ve become?
[D] Industrial life, where’s the freedom we’re from?
[Em] Machine heart, don’t let it be our fate,
[C] To be cogs in the wheel, in this frightening state.
(Verse 2)
[G] Trapped in the gears, of this unending grind,
[D] Searching for something, not sure what we’ll find.
[Em] Echoes of laughter, and dreams that we’ve sold,
[C] For a paycheck that’s nothing, but cold, hard gold.
(Chorus)
[G] Machine heart, is it all we’ve become?
[D] Industrial life, where’s the freedom we’re from?
[Em] Machine heart, don’t let it be our fate,
[C] To be cogs in the wheel, in this frightening state.
Outro
[G-D] Machine heart, [Em-C] Machine heart,
[G-D] Frightening Industry, [Em-C] We won’t let it start.
Fan Testimonial:
My name is Ethan, and I’m probably Frightening Industry’s biggest fan. Their music isn’t just sound to me, it’s a lifeline. I grew up in a similar small town, feeling like a misfit. Their music speaks to me, and makes me feel understood. They put into words my frustration with the world around me. It’s more than just music, it’s a rebellion against the norm, and that’s why Frightening Industry is, without a doubt, my favorite band.