Tomaz Hostnik and Miran Mohar, two members of the Yugoslavian army, founded Laibach as the musical chapter of the political and cultural movement NeueSlowenische Kunst/New Slovenian Art in its early days. Their first ambitious multimedia project, "Rdeci Revirji" (Red Districts),was remarkably met with a swift ban by the authorities before it could even be showcased to the public, a poignant event that took place in September 1980.
In 1982, Laibach made their debut concert, which was followed by a series of performances across Yugoslavia, but unfortunately, the group's lead vocalist, Tomaz Hostnik, took his own life, leaving the band to find a replacement. Milan Fras took up the mantle, and under his guidance, Laibach continued to create and perform. The band's breakthrough came when they signed with the esteemed British label, Mute Records, in the eighties, ultimately solidifying their status as one of the most prominent industrial music bands of their time.
