21st Circuitry was a

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based in

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, California, that was founded in early 1991. The label released music from genres, such as

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, and other similar styles of music. The label signed a number of artists, including,

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, Unit:187, and Xorcist, as well as releasing a number of compilation albums targeted at the industrial scene. Some releases were distributed via other labels, including

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and

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Notable artists

Hate Dept. Hate Dept. is an American industrial/ punk rock band, formed in 1991 by Steven Seibold. Seibold is a multi-instrumentalist who writes, records and releases Hate Dept. albums with minimal outside help. He formed Hate Dept. in 1991 in reaction to fi ...

* Luxt * Mute Angst Envy * New Mind * Scar Tissue *

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Compilations

* Death Rave 2000 (1993) * Death Rave 2010 (1994) * Coldwave Breaks (1995) * 21st Circuitry Shox (1996) * The Remix Wars: Strike 1 - :Wumpscut: Vs. Haujobb * The Remix Wars: Strike 3 -

16 Volt 16volt is an American industrial rock band featuring Eric Powell, with other performers added for live shows. History 16volt was formed in Portland, Oregon by composer and vocalist Eric Powell. Powell recruited musicians drummer Joel Bornzin, g ...

Vs.

* Newer Wave (1997) * Coldwave Breaks II (1997) * Newer Wave 2.0 (1998) * 21st Circuitry Shox 2 (1998)

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