Le Syndicat

Le Syndicat, which began operations in 1982, is one of the leading bands of the "industrial" music movement in France and one of the most radically noisy. Formed by Ruelgo and Zyklon B, and later collaborating with visual artists Zorin and Mirka, Le Syndicat issues cassettes published both on their own label, also called Le Syndicat, and foreign labels. Their meeting with Pacific 231 allows him to become familiar with an international network of artists working in the same field of music. However, the group regretted being related to the current "industrial music" which they disapproves, specially due to some political excesses, but rather claims a relationship with Japanese artists such as Merzbow. After the departure of Zorin, the music of Le Syndicat experienced significant change, leaving the field of improvisation to give prominence to electronic beats. During the second half of the 1990's the band enters into hiatus, while Ruelgo develops solo works. Le Syndicat reappeared in 2010 with a brand new album in the label Rotorelief, reconnecting with bruitism, collage and extreme dynamic forms. [SOURCE: LAST.FM]