"Pandemonium" is the ninth studio album by the English rock band Killing Joke, released on 2 August 1994. The album marked a significant return to form for the band, blending elements of industrial rock, punk, and dance music.
This album features a unique fusion of aggressive guitar riffs and electronic elements, which highlighted the band's capability to evolve their sound while staying true to their post-punk roots. "Pandemonium" is notable for its dark atmospheric soundscapes and politically charged lyrics, often exploring themes of chaos and disorder, which are common motifs in Killing Joke's work.
Recorded in part in Egypt, the album draws on the mystique and history of its recording location, particularly on tracks like the titular "Pandemonium." The title track, along with songs like "Millennium" and "Exorcism," became standout tracks and gained substantial airplay on alternative rock stations.
The album's critical and commercial success rejuvenated Killing Joke's career in the 1990s, solidifying their reputation as influential innovators in the rock and industrial music scene. "Pandemonium" is often credited with bridging the gap between the band's earlier styles and the broader industrial rock movement of the 1990s.
