TestDept
Test Dept is a British industrial music group known for their innovative use of found materials and bold approach to sound.
- Type
- Band
- Origin
- London
- Country
- Royaume-Uni
- Active since
- 1981
- Tracks
- 30
On KracRadio
Tracks in our library
Biography
Story
Test Dept, sometimes credited as Test Department, is a British industrial music group from London, formed in 1981. They are recognized for their style that blends EBM, industrial, electro-industrial, and modern classical music. Their discography includes albums such as "Pax Britannica" (1991), "Disturbance" (2019), and EPs like "Information Scare" (2025).
Their music is featured in KracRadio's programming with tracks like "Speak Truth To Power" and "Landlord" from the album "Disturbance". Test Dept has also contributed remixes for this album, enhancing their presence in the contemporary music landscape.
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Formed in 1981 in London.
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Known for the use of found materials in their music.
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Diverse discography including albums and EPs.
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Featured in KracRadio's programming with several tracks.
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Influential in the industrial music movement.
Selection
Discography
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2025EPInformation Scare
2025Industrial Overture
2019Disturbance
1998Tactics for Evolution
1996EPTotality 2: Genius Mixes
1995Totality
1995EPTotality 1
1991Pax Britannica
1989Gododdin
1988Terra Firma
1987A Good Night Out
1986European Network 1-9-8-5
1986The Unacceptable Face of Freedom
1984Shoulder to Shoulder
1984Beating the Retreat
—EPWhite Label
FAQ
About the artist
Q01Where to listen to Test Dept?+
On their KracRadio page.
Q02What is Test Dept's musical genre?+
EBM, industrial, electro-industrial, and modern classical music.
Q03When was Test Dept formed?+
In 1981.