"A deep dive into the shock tactics and artistic hybridizations employed by Early Industrial musicians and the sources they drew from. One look at the table of contents makes you realise what a huge task Ballet has taken on here. [...] Throughout I have struggled to sum up such a wide ranging and immaculately researched and executed book, one that explores, inspires and questions intelligently the concepts and influences behind Early Industrial music and culture, which was both fiercely independent and determinedly underground, yet worked hand in hand with the art establishment and followed in a long tradition of radical and deliberately shocking art that challenged the taboos of the day. Ballet has managed to crack this epic topic open as I have seen few others able to do, and my difficulty in boiling that down into a review is a testament to his diligence and tenacity.

For anyone interested in how true underground culture can develop and grow by building on the foundations set by other art radicals and pioneers, then this is the book for you."
-- "Alan Rider, Outsideleft"

"A beautiful and somewhat seminal exploration of industrial culture that would certainly appeal to aficionados of the genre, but also to those who want to explore the more academic elements of a scene that ran side by side with punk.

With a plethora of illustrations and exhaustive details collated together, this is a vade mecum for those who opt to explore more than just the clang of industrial music and how this is reflected visually to a wider populace. The level of research and detailed descriptions offers up a majestic read. 9/10"
-- "Lee Powell, Vive Le Rock magazine"

"Thoroughly researched, the text is dense with references and material, reflecting Ballet's enthusiasm and urgency to convey his extensive knowledge... This study not only enriches our understanding of a historically marginalized movement but also provides a model for examining how visual and performative practices engage with broader social, cultural and political dynamics. It will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of industrial visual culture and performance, postmodern art history, and cultural and media studies, as well as to anyone interested in discovering how the early industrial scene extended far beyond a purely musical genre."