Treponem Pal (named after Treponema pallidum, the bacteria that causes syphilis) was a French industrial metal band formed in 1986. They were influenced by industrial (The Swans, Young Gods), electronic (Kraftwerk), Thrash metal and hardcore. Their first (self-titled) and third (Excess and Overdrive) LPs were produced by Franz Treichler (Young Gods); their second, Aggravation, by Roli Mosimann (Swans, Wiseblood). This album probably represents their most focused achievement, combining Neves' bleak worldview and gift for striking lyrics and the band's controlled aggression, most comparable to US bands The Melvins and Prong. Live performances were extraordinary affairs: their policy of employing two bass players rendered their sound massive, Michel Bassin was a very gifted guitarist (he played with Ministry on one of their US tours) and Marco Neves a physically imposing performer. They maintained this style up until Higher, by which time th

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