Today’s video of the day is A Split Second – “Bend My Body Armour” released in 1989.
The video for “Bend My Body Armour” by A Split-Second, released in 1989, showcases the band’s unique blend of electronic music and industrial sounds. This track appears on their album From The Inside, marking a period where the band was gaining traction in both Europe and the U.S. A Split-Second, formed in 1985, initially started as a solo project by Marc Heyndrickx, known as Marc Ickx. Peter Bonne, also known as Chrismar Chayell, joined as a producer and later became an official band member. The duo’s collaboration led to the creation of their debut EP in 1986, featuring the hit single “Flesh,” which played a pivotal role in the birth of the New Beat genre. After a lineup change, with Philip Vargod leaving and Bonne stepping in, A Split-Second continued to evolve their sound. Their 1987 album Ballistic Statues further established them in the electronic music scene. By 1988, the band signed with Wax Trax! Records in the U.S., releasing several successful singles.
“Bend My Body Armour” reflects the band’s signature style—dark, rhythmic, and intense. The track is a standout on From The Inside, an album that solidified their influence in the industrial and electronic music scenes. This period saw A Split-Second experimenting with more guitar-driven sounds, hinting at their later shift in musical direction with the 1990 album Kiss of Fury. This video and song capture A Split-Second at a crucial moment in their career, bridging their early electronic work with their later, more guitar-heavy productions. The visuals complement the song’s intensity, making “Bend My Body Armour” a memorable piece in the band’s discography. As they moved forward, A Split-Second continued to innovate, influencing many within the genre.
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