Laibach concert

Laibach is a cult avant-garde music group from Slovenia, founded in 1980. The name of the group comes from the German name of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Main characteristics:

• Their music combines elements of industrial, neoclassical, electronic music, and experimental rock.
• The themes of their songs are often related to politics, ideology, history, and social satire.
• The group is known for its provocative aesthetics, inspired by totalitarian symbolism, which is used as a means of artistic critique.
• They sing in various languages: Slovenian, English, German, Russian, and Latin.

Key albums:

• Opus Dei (1987)
• NATO (1994)
• Volk (2006) — a reinterpretation of national anthems from different countries.
• The Sound of Music (2018) — an interpretation of songs from the iconic musical.

Interesting facts:

• Laibach became the first Western band to perform in North Korea in 2015.
• Their work is often perceived as an intellectual challenge, provoking deep reflection on art and politics.

The group is popular among fans of unconventional music and bold artistic experiments.