TEST DEPT - INDUSTRIAL OVERTURE (4CD)

Industrial Overture, features 4 CDs of early Test Dept live recordings, remasters, the band's two famous Peel Sessions, and other rare cuts. Formed in London in the early 1980s, Test Dept are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of 'industrial music', recognised for their groundbreaking sound and powerful performances that pushed the boundaries of music, art and protest while exploring political and social issues. Centred around the founding duo of Paul Jamrozy and Gray Cunnington since resurfacing in the mid-2010s, the group have just signed to the Canadian label Artoffact Records to issue a series of carefully curated box sets that celebrates their history. The first box, Industrial Overture, features early live recordings, remasters, the band's two famous Peel Sessions, and other rare cuts. "We are thrilled to begin a creative partnership with Artoffact, a label that truly understands Test Dept's vision and legacy," the band states. "Their expertise will help bring our back catalogue to a wider audience, while also driving the creation of powerful new work we are eager to share." (label info)