Formed: 1991
From:
Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
This Los Angeles, California-based band is one of the few truly innovative acts in death metal, mixing industrial-style electronic rhythms and samples with grinding guitars and harsh vocals to create their own brutal soundscape. Formed in late 1991 with the line-up of Burton C. Bell (vocals), Dino Cazares (guitar, who has an additional side project, Brujeria ), Andrew Shives (bass) and Raymond Herrera (drums), the band rapidly made an impact with two tracks on the LA Death Metal compilation, produced by Faith No More bass player Bill Gould, and subsequently signed to Roadrunner Records.
The Colin Richardson-produced Soul Of A New Machine established Fear Factory as a genuine death metal force, with a good collection of songs delivered with originality and ferocity. Meanwhile, the band set about developing their live show on their debut tour with Brutal Truth in Europe, followed by US dates with Sick Of It All and Biohazard.
Fear Is The Mind Killer, a mini-album of remixes by Canadian industrialists Front Line Assembly, demonstrated further dimensions and possibilities available to the Factory sound by adding an industrial dance edge, bringing the band further acclaim.
Latest Fear Factory News
Below is our complete Fear Factory news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Headbangers Ball CD Tracklisting
The tracklisting for the forthcoming Headbangers Ball Vol. II, which will be making it's way onto store shelves in late September: More...
Walls Of Jericho Added To Fear Factory Tour
WALLS OF JERICHO have been officially added to the upcoming FEAR FACTORY, MASTODON, SWORN ENEMY July/August tour, that will run through August 22nd.
Fear Factory: Archetype Is The Best We Can Offer
FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera has told MorningNewsOnline.com that, contrary to popular belief, the songwriting process for the group's new album, "Archetype", did not have a more relaxed atmosphere now that the tensions toward former guitarist Dino Cazares, who was a major songwriting contributor, have been removed.
"I wouldn't say the songwriting process was much different than in the past," Herrera said. "We all worked on the songs together this time, though. Christian [Olde Wolbers, guitars] and I write the songs, and we get into each other's head. Songwriting is what we do."
"I wouldn't say it was any less stressful because there's always stress when you're writing and coming up with new stuff. There's stress no matter what job you have. Being on tour is much easier for me."
With regards to the suggestion that the lyrics on "Archetype" have a more personal approach than in the past, Herrera said,
"People are saying, 'It's more personal.' To me, all of our music has been personal. This is the album we've always wanted to make, however. This is the best FEAR FACTORY has to offer. It's new, but we've wanted to go back and recapture what we think FEAR FACTORY is all about."
FEAR FACTORY's new album, "Archetype", is scheduled for release on April 20 through Liquid 8 Records (parent company of D3 Entertainment). The follow-up to 2001's critically panned "Digimortal" was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) and was mixed in Vancouver with Greg Reely (MACHINE HEAD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVILDRIVER). The video for "Cyberwaste" was shot in early February in Perth, Australia and was premiered last weekend on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball".
Fear Factory Confirmed For Tuska Open Air Festival
Reunited California cyber-metallers FEAR FACTORY have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place July 16-18 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki, Finland.
The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the three-day event is as follows: More...
Fear Factory Post Video For Cyberwaste Online
Fear Factory have now put up for viewing their video for their first single. This comes off of "Archetype" which will be released on April 20th, through Liquid 8 Records. The song is called "Cyberwaste" and you can view the video here.
Download Fear Factory's 'Cyberwaste' MP3
A brand-new FEAR FACTORY track, "Cyberwaste", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location.
"Cyberwaste" comes off the group's upcoming CD, "Archetype", due on April 20 through Liquid 8 Records (parent company of D3 Entertainment). The follow-up to 2001's critically panned "Digimortal" was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) and was mixed in Vancouver with Greg Reely (MACHINE HEAD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVILDRIVER). The video for "Cyberwaste", which was shot in early February in Perth, Australia, will be premiered this Saturday, March 27 on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball".
With regards to the lyrical content of "Cyberwaste", Burton recently told Undercover News, "It is about Internet forums and the people who go on them and talk a bunch of nonsense. It is an angry song and one of the more hard core songs we have written. This song is a statement and I'm sure everyone will get the picture."
Fear Factory Headlining Tour After Jagermeister
FEAR FACTORY will embark on their own headlining tour after their stint with SLIPKNOT and CHIMAIRA is done on the Jagermeister tour. Our first confirmed date for you is as follows:
May 19 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
In other news, FEAR FACTORY have announced a one-off headlining date from the Jagermeister tour (no SLIPKNOT or CHIMAIRA). It is for April 19 in Millvale, PA (right outside of Pittsburgh) at MR Smalls Theater.
Fear Factory Listening Party In Australia
There will be a listening party tonight for the new FEAR FACTORY album Archetype at 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 11th at the following location:
Indie Temple- 310 Wickham Street
Fortitude valley, Australia
(07) 385 22851
Fear Factory Post Video Preview Online
Fear Factory have posted a preview of the video for their new single "Cyberwaste" online, you can view it here. "Cyberwaste" is taken from the bands forthcoming new album "Archetype", due out through Liquid 8 on April 20th
Slipknot, Fear Factory, Chimaira For Jagermeister
It's official: SLIPKNOT will top the bill for the fourth installment of the Jägermeister Music Tour, beginning March 30 in Orlando, Florida, a Roadrunner Records spokesperson has confirmed to MTV.com. FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA are also onboard for the five-week trek, which wraps up May 4 in Denver. Tickets for the tour go on sale February 13. A variety of Jägermeister-sponsored bands will assume the fourth spot on the bill.
Fear Factory Video Details
FEAR FACTORY have released more information about the video shoot for their track "Cyberwaste", which is scheduled to take place this weekend in Australia. According to drummer Raymond Herrera, the clip "will be filmed on Sunday, February 8 in Perth, Australia. We will have fans in the video. The video will be a live setting with fans just going crazy while we (gig vibe) shred the song. We will be shooting all day long. We are expecting have people show up anytime after 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning."
The location of the shoot is as follows:
1815 Island Road
South Fremantle
ANI ENGINEERING BUILDING
In South Beach, by the beach
FEAR FACTORY's new CD, "Archetype", is due on April 20 through Liquid 8 Records (parent company of D3 Entertainment). The follow-up to 2001's critically panned "Digimortal" was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) and was mixed in Vancouver with Greg Reely (MACHINE HEAD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVILDRIVER).
Fear Factory To Record New Video For CyberWaste
Fear Factory will be filming a live video for their track "Cyberwaste", here's what band frontman Burton C. Bell had to say on the matter:
"The FF crew is heading out to Australia to prepare for some shows with Korn and to shoot a video for 'Cyberwaste'. We are going to get some cheap but well made, live video footage type of imagery. We have never shot a video like this before, so we are looking forward to this one. The point of it is to place it on the enhanced album CD that will be released. An album with the video footage!'
Dino Cazares Leaves Skumlove
Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has left SKUMLOVE, the California-based group he has been gigging with for much of the past two years. "Dino has gotten back into his work with BRUJERIA and ASESINO as well as his own main project," SKUMLOVE frontman Skum explained. "We wish him the best and I'm sure we'll be working on SKUMLOVE studio stuff with him.
"We are currently auditioning people who can play guitar/keyboards and also a solid drummer as Chris 'The Hitman' Anotopolis is busy with VANILLA ICE and a new band with Logan Mader (ex-MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY). If you think you fit the bill email us @ skumlove@aol.com. We want someone young energetic with an attitude and talent. We want to take this year even further then last!"
In other news, SKUMLOVE will be releasing a CD through Hot Topic along with new merchandise, according to Skum. "The CD will include the three song previously released through our site along with three more new songs some remixes and a cover song."
Static-X Korean Tour Support Pulled
STATIC-X is the latest band to evidently have their tour support pulled. They were forced to cancel their show in South Korea, in Seoul on January 29 KORN and FEAR FACTORY are still on the bill as well as Korea's own SEOTAIJI.
Static-X Japanese and Australian Tour Dates
STATIC-X has announced a four date Japanese tour to take place directly after their Austrailian tour with FEAR FACTORY and KORN. Here are all the dates: More...