Inspired by pioneering artists such as Nitzer Ebb, Front 242, Die Krupps and DAF, Spetsnaz was formed as a reaction against Futurepop and to revive what Nilsson and Stålberg saw as "old school" EBM music.
The formation of Spetsnaz was driven by a desire to revitalize the sound of early Electronic Body Music (EBM), which Nilsson and Stålberg believed had been overshadowed by newer trends like Futurepop. They were inspired by artists who embodied this earlier style, such as Nitzer Ebb, Front 242, Die Krupps, and DAF.