Many bands of the genre were influenced by the progressive rock band Rush, who would often incorporate elements of heavy metal into their music.

The album sold relatively well in the Netherlands and Germany for a band of the genre.

The technological revolution themes and lyrics inspired by a dystopian future were also praised as being deeper than many other bands of the genre.

Musically acclaimed and sometimes cited as being a founding band of the entire genre.

The commercial success of the album secured blink-182's status as one of the biggest bands of the genre.

The album was shared with the a rival band of the same genre called Magneto.

During this period, many big bands of the genre disbanded.

Another band of the genre called itself Jane Mansfield's Head in 1980s.

However, the line-up has changed through the years adding various bands of the genre.

Shaila is one of the most important bands of the genre in South America.