However things were about to change as FLA decided to move on to a more dance floor friendlier arena with the release of their next album ‘Gashed Senses and Crossfire’ (1989). At this time FLA stood alone in the field of Industrial music, neither really heading towards the dance floors like their European counterparts or disappearing into the realms of experimentation that many bands were falling into. These releases saw FLA produce music that was not only heavy on rhythmic dominance but also rich in dark ambient textures. The two mini albums were later compiled on the album ‘Convergence’ (1988) and later repackaged with additional tracks as Corroded Disorder (1995). ‘The Initial Command’ was quickly followed by the release of FLA’s second album ‘State of Mind’ (1988) and the two mini albums Corrosion (1988) and Disorder (1988). The FLA sound fitted in snugly with the burgeoning European EBM scene as well as the growth of the American Industrial scene, with it’s combination of heavy beats, complex layered melodies and harsh distorted vocals. Elements that have remained at the core of the FLA sound throughout their history, although the application and (mis) use of these ingredients has developed and metamorphosed over time. ‘Initial Command’ set the sound for early FLA a combination of heavy sequenced bass lines, earth shaking beats and an overdose of synthesizers and samples. On this album Michael Balch joined Bill with help from a young Rhys (pronounced Reece) Fulber on several tracks. Whilst Bill trading under the pseudonym Wilhelm Schroeder had real little influence in Skinny Puppy, it was a place where he learnt his trade and saw the germination of some of the ideas that would form the backbone of FLA.įollowing two self released demo tapes ‘Total Terror’ and ‘Nerve War’, (which are like gold dust to the hardcore FLA fan although Total Terror was re-released as part of the two CD ‘Total Terror 1 and 2 in 1993) FLA debuted in 1987 with their first album ’The Initial Command’. Front Line Assembly + Side Projects - DiscographyįRONT LINE ASSEMBLY & SIDE PROJECTS - DISCOGRAPHYįront Line Assembly (FLA) began when Bill Leeb, decided to part company with Canadian Industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy under alleged controversial circumstances and set out of his own musical quest.
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