Attrition Members, Gear & Sound
English electronic music band
Members
Select a Attrition band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.
About
Attrition is an influential musical group hailing from Coventry, England, formed in 1980 by Martin Bowes. Known for their innovative blend of gothic rock, dark wave, and electro-industrial genres, Attrition has carved a unique niche within the music world. Over the years, the band has seen various members, but Martin Bowes remains the constant driving force behind their evolving sound, often contributing vocals, synths, and production. The band is recognized for its dark, atmospheric tones and has been a part of the early '80s UK Industrial scene, influencing countless artists across genres.
How to Sound Like Attrition
Attrition's soundscape is characterized by dark, brooding electronic textures combined with sharp, expressive vocals. Their music often layers synth-based atmospheres with orchestral elements, creating a dynamic contrast that is both haunting and immersive. To achieve this sound, musicians can explore using synthesizers and samplers to build complex electronic backgrounds, while incorporating effects like reverb and delay to add depth and spaciousness. The inclusion of string instruments, like violas, can further enhance the dramatic and emotive quality of their music. Percussion in Attrition's work tends to be mechanical and precise, often utilizing drum machines that contribute to their industrial edge. This distinctive combination of organic and synthetic sound sources allows Attrition to craft a musical experience that is both timeless and avant-garde.
Discography
This Death House (Remastered)
1982
Action and Reaction W/Audio Leter (Remastered)
1983
The Attrition of Reason (Remastered)
1984
Smiling, At the Hypogonder Club (Remastered)
1984
![Across the Divide (Live in Holland 1984) [Remastered] album cover](https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/album/image/115883/across-the-divide-live-in-holland-1984-remastered.jpg)
Across the Divide (Live in Holland 1984) [Remastered]
1985
In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts (Remastered)
1986
At the Fiftieth Gate (Remastered)
1988
A Tricky Business (Remastered)
1991
The Hidden Agenda (Remastered)
1994
Ephemera (Remastered)
1994
3 Arms & A Dead Cert (Remastered)
1995
Etude (Remastered)
1997
The Jeopardy Maze (Remastered)
1999
Esoteria - Ambient and Classical Works 1982 - 2004 (Remastered)
2000
![Heretic Angels (Live in the USA 1999) [Remastered] album cover](https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/album/image/115873/heretic-angels-live-in-the-usa-1999-remastered.jpg)
Heretic Angels (Live in the USA 1999) [Remastered]
2000
The Hand That Feeds - The Remixes (Remastered)
2000
Keepsakes and Reflections (Remastered 2013)
2000
The Eternity LP (Remastered)
2002
Dante's Kitchen (Remastered)
2004
![Something Stirs - The Beginning (1981 - 1983) [Remastered] album cover](https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/album/image/115868/something-stirs-the-beginning-1981-1983-remastered.jpg)
Something Stirs - The Beginning (1981 - 1983) [Remastered]
2006
Kill the Buddha! (Live on the 25 Year Anniversary Tour)
2008
All Mine Enemys Whispers - The Story of Mary Ann Cotton (Remastered)
2008
Wrapped In The Guise Of My F
2010
The Truth in Dark Corners - Live in the Netherlands 1985
2010
Invocation
2012
The Unraveller of Angels
2013
![Demonstro (1982 - 85) [Remastered] album cover](https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/album/image/115861/demonstro-1982-85-remastered.jpg)
Demonstro (1982 - 85) [Remastered]
2014
Live at the General Wolfe 21.04.83
2014
Live at Pushing Against the Wire 1992
2014
Narcissist vs One Horse Rider (The Remixes)
2014
Live at Le Klub, Paris 2010
2014
The 1981 Tapes
2014
In Dark Dreams (1980 - 2015)
2015
Millions of the Mouthless Dead
2015
Live on the Vpro. Netherlands. 1984
2015
Live at Akw. Wurzburg. Germany. 19.05.1988
2015
Part Time Lovers - The 2004 Remixes
2016
Live at Club Neutral. Toronto. 06.06.10
2016
Second Onslaught
2016
The Attrition of Reason - Redux
2017
Attrition - Live in Wellington, New Zealand 11/05/2018
2018
Invocation - Live in Toronto. 15.03.19
2019
Live at Metropolis, Copenhagen 14-01-2000
2020
A Great Desire (1986 - 2004)
2022
Live at Projektfest, Chicago, USA - 1996
2022
Live in The Cage 07-02-23
2023
The Black Maria
2024
A Permanent View? Black Maria Remixed
2025
Second Onslaught (2025)
2025
