Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records

2019 • 94 minutes

About this movie

There was no "master plan." In fact, there was no plan at all. Yet Chicago's pioneering record label Wax Trax! Records launched careers for a legion of bands (Ministry, Front 242, KMFDM, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, and many more) and ushered in a whole new genre of music known as "industrial" before flaming out in epic style. At the core were founders Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher, two music-obsessed fans who just wanted to share their passion without compromise. Featuring interviews with key artists from Front 242, Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, KMFDM, Throbbing Gristle and many more.

Ratings and reviews

I love this documentary so much. just an amazing story with loving and awesome people who had large hearts and cared dearly for music. From Punk to Industrial, this is THE story.

A much more heartwarming and heartbreaking film than I was expecting! A must have for every rivethead.

Saw the movie @ the Calgary Int. Movie Festival. Amazing history of THE legendary Label and their founders.