Founded as the musical chapter of political cultural movement NSK (Neue
Slowenische Kunst/New Slovenian Art) by Tomaz Hostnik and Miran Mohar,
both members of the Yugoslavian army. Laibach's first multimedia
project 'Rdeci Revirji' (Red Districts) was banned by the authorities
before they even performed it [September 1980]. In 1982, Laibach made
their first concert followed by other shows around Yugoslavia but
vocalist Tomaz Hostnik committed suicide. He was replaced by Milan
Fras. After being signed by the British label, Mute Records, in the
eighties, Laibach emerged as one of the best industrial music bands.
Originally founded in Yugoslavia during the regime of Josip Broz Tito. They
responded to the totalitarianism around them by being even more
totalitarianism in performance and appearance. Because of this, they
were (and often still are) mistaken to be Fascists, Stalinists or
Neo-Nazis.
The band is best known for its cover songs, such as Life is life,
Across the universe, Geburt einer Nation (which is actually Queen's One
Vision, sung in German) and others.
Released new album "Wat" and are currently on tour.