Strapping Young Lad

While the band itself does not hold government honours or Hall of Fame inductions, their impact on the metal genre is undeniable. The New Black achieved gold certification in Canada, a rare feat for a progressive metal album. The band is recognized for pioneering the fusion of industrial noise with progressive metal structures, influencing a generation of bands in the post-thrash scene. Gene Hoglan's work with the band contributed to his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2016.