C-Tec

C-Tec emerged in 1995 as a side project initially known as The Cyber-Tec Project. The founding members were Jean-Luc De Meyer, a key figure from the renowned EBM band Front 242, Jonathan Sharp of New Mind, and Ged Denton from Crisis NTI. The project's name was inspired by Cyber-Tec Records, the label that released their debut EP. This initial release also found its way to Fifth Column Records in the United States. Following this EP, Jonathan Sharp departed the group, reportedly due to issues with Cyber-Tec Records manager Paul M. Green. Marc Heal, known for his work with Cubanate, then joined C-Tec as a full-time member.

What began as a one-off endeavor evolved into a more sustained musical venture. In 1997, after shortening their name to C-Tec, the band released their first full-length album, Darker. This album was issued on the influential U.S. industrial label Wax Trax!.