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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Dope Premiere New Single "Dead World"
Industrial nü-metal outfit Dope premiere their new advance track named “Dead World”. The single is off their forthcoming new studio full-length “Blood Money, Part Zer0“, due out on February 24th, 2023. Check out now "Dead World" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Dope will be back out on the road soon supporting the new opus alongside Static-X (celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Machine“), Fear Factory, Mushroomhead and Twiztid. That tour has been dubbed the ‘Rise Of The Machine Tour‘ and will stop at the below cities: More...
Dope Premiere New Single "Parasite"
Industrial nü-metal outfit Dope premiere their new advance track named “Parasite”. The single is off their forthcoming new studio full-length “Blood Money, Part Zer0“, due out on February 24th, 2023. Check out now "Parasite" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Dope will be back out on the road soon supporting the new opus alongside Static-X (celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Machine“), Fear Factory, Mushroomhead and Twiztid. That tour has been dubbed the ‘Rise Of The Machine Tour‘ and will stop at the below cities: More...
Dope Premiere New Single "Dive"
Industrial nü-metal outfit Dope premiere their new advance track named “Dive”. The single is off their forthcoming new studio full-length “Blood Money, Part Zer0“, due out on February 24th, 2023. Check out now "Dive" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Dope will be back out on the road soon supporting the new opus alongside Static-X (celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Machine“), Fear Factory, Mushroomhead and Twiztid. That tour has been dubbed the ‘Rise Of The Machine Tour‘ and will stop at the below cities: More...
Fear Factory Re-Signs With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Records are proud to announce that extreme industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory have re-signed their contract and are ushering in a new era. Initially signed to the label in 2013, the band have since released the albums "Genexus," "Aggression Continuum," and "Recoded."
Fear Factory's Dino Cazares comments:
"This is a new year and a new chapter for Fear Factory. We are off to a great start because we have re-signed with Nuclear Blast Records and our A&R legend Monte Conner, who originally signed the band in 1992. It is a great feeling to be with a label that gets us and who has always had our backs, especially when we needed them the most. Prepare for the future of Fear Factory."
Nuclear Blast A&R Monte Conner states:
"Working with Fear Factory right from the start of their amazing career has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my own career. I was thrilled to be reunited with them when I signed Fear Factory to Nuclear Blast in 2013, and to be able to continue that journey once again for round #3 feels incredibly satisfying. I have believed in Dino Cazares from day one, and I know he is going to deliver a killer new album with all the trademarks that have made and still make Fear Factory one of the most pioneering and unique sounding metal bands of all time."
The Lucid (Ex-Megadeth) Premiere New Single
Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson‘s new band The Lucid premiere another advance track named “Risk Machine” from their forthcoming EP “Saddle Up And Ride“. Ellefson has recruited singer Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier and Fear Factory drummer Mike Heller for this project.
“Saddle Up And Ride“ will be released on January 27th via SpoilerHead Records and also features two guest spots from Violent J of Insane Clown Posse.
Check out now “Risk Machine” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
The Lucid (Fear Factory, Ex-Megadeth) Debut Song
The Lucid premiere a new single named “Mumps” from their impending new EP “Saddle Up And Ride“, due out on January 27th. Insane Clown Posse‘s Violent J guests on the EP's title track and also the closing track “Sweet Toof“.
Check out now "Mumps" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Dope Premiere New Official Music Video
Industrial metal outfit Dope return with a NSFW music video for their latest track “No Respect“. The single is off their seventh studio full-length “Blood Money Part Zer0“, due out on February 24th, 2023.
The video was co-directed by Dope mastermind Edsel Dope and Society 1 frontman Matt Zane and finds stuntman Derron Ross in a starring role and .
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Dino Cazares To Tour With Soulfly Again
Metal icons Soulfly will kick off their 35-date US tour on February 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, the band is proud to report that Fear Factory's Dino Cazares will once again join them on their US trek.
The tour will make stops in Seattle, Minneapolis, Nashville, and Baton Rouge before concluding in Gallup, New Mexico on March 19. Joining the band for select dates are Short Fuse and 200 Stab Wounds.
Max Cavalera comments, "Soulfly would like to welcome back our brother/legend Dino Cazares to share the stage once again with us! Round One was amazing! The Tribe in other cities will now get the chance to see this epic lineup, playing classic trax and some surprises from our new record!"
Dino Cazares comments, “I will reenter the riff vortex with the Soulfly Tribe! I look forward to rejoining Max and La Familia on their U.S. tour, destroying stages with an avalanche of classic anthems and brand new songs.”
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Static-X Premiere New Music Video
Static-X premiere a new official music video for “Terminator Oscillator” taken from their latest album, “Project Regeneration Vol. 1“. You can the Godzilla-inspired clip via YouTube below.
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Fear Factory Releases Instrumental Album
Extreme industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory recently released their tenth studio album, "Aggression Continuum" on June 18th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases a fully instrumental version of that recording entitled, Aggression Continuum: The Instrumentals, which is exclusively available for download and streaming.
Listen and download the instrumental album here.
"Aggression Continuum" features guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder Dino Cazares; drummer Mike Heller; and former vocalist, lyricist, and co-founder Burton C. Bell. It was produced and engineered by Damien Rainaud (Dragonforce, Once Human), with keyboards by Igor Khoroshev (ex-Yes), and programming on two songs from longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly). The album also featured additional keyboards handled by Max Karon and Giuseppe Bassi. "Aggression Continuum" was mixed by A-list rock and metal producer Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Killswitch Engage, Trivium), who also mixed the album’s critically-acclaimed predecessor, Genexus. The artwork for the album was created by Francesco Artusato.
Ex-Megadeth Bassist Ellefson Premieres New Single
Ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson‘s new band The Lucid premiere their debut single “Maggot Wind“, streaming via YouTube below. The group finds him joined by singer Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier and Fear Factory drummer Mike Heller.The Lucid's self-titled debut album will be released on October 15th via SpoilerHead Records.
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Watch: Soulfly Perform New Track Live
Soulfly have been performing a new song called “Filth Upon Filth” during their present U.S. run with Fear Factory‘s Dino Cazares filling in on guitar. A fan-filmed video of that can be streamed below.
The track is taken from the group’s upcoming twelfth studio full-length, which Soulfly recorded at Platinum Underground in Phoenix, AZ with producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy) this year. A 2022 release date has been scheduled for that outing.
Soulfly‘s remaining stops on the current tour are as follows: More...
Fear Factory Premiere New Music Video "Recode"
Fear Factory premiere a new video for their track “Recode“ taken from the group’s new studio album “Aggression Continuum“ out in stores now. It marks the band’s final recordings with singer Burton C. Bell.
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Fear Factory Premiere New Track
Fear Factory‘s “Fuel Injected Suicide Machine” has dropped as the second advance track taken from the group’s new album “Aggression Continuum“. The album is scheduled for a June 18th release date by Nuclear Blast.
Fear Factory Premiere New Track "Disruptor"
Fear Factory premiere their new advance track “Disruptor“. The single is the first to arrive from the band's tenth studio full-length “Aggression Continuum“, which is headed for a June 18th release through Nuclear Blast.
“Aggression Continuum” was originally recorded several years ago by the Fear Factory’s then core duo of guitarist Dino Cazares and frontman Burton C. Bell. That relationship between the duo has since fractured with Bell announcing his departure from the band last year. Bell's vocals tracks will remain on this new album. Cazares has been narrowing down candidates to replace his former frontman.
Fear Factory Reveals New Album Title
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares has posted a new video online, in which he confirmed that the band will be releasing, "Aggression Continuum" their first album in five years, later in 2021. Next Friday (April 16th,) Fear Factory will also release a new single entited, "Disruptor" and begin taking pre-orders for "Aggression Continuum." Vocals on the album were handled by longtime singer Burton C. Bell, though following the recording, he quit the group, citing "consistent series of dishonest representations and unfounded accusations from past and present band members." More...
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Burton C. Bell Leaves Fear Factory
Burton C. Bell has officially announced his departure from Fear Factory, explaining that he "cannot align" himself with someone whom he does not trust or respect.
Earlier today, Bell posted the following statement to his official web site:
"IN MY OWN WORDS
"I consider myself a private person, preferring to keep my personal business to myself and trusted loved ones. I make my public statements with thoughtful intent, never deviating from the truth, in spite of the consistent series of dishonest representations and unfounded accusations from past and present band members; a toxic drama I choose to not be part of.
"The past several years have been profoundly agonizing, with these members bleeding my passion with depraved deceit. As a direct consequence of their greed, these three have dragged me through the unjust, judicial system, resulting in the legal attrition that has financially crippled me. In the end, these three members have taken possession of my principal livelihood. However, they will never take my 30-year legacy as the beating heart of the machine. A legacy that no other member, past or present, can ever claim.
"So, it is after considerable, contemplative soul searching that I have come to the realization that I cannot align myself with someone whom I do not trust, nor respect. Therefore, I am announcing to my fans my departure from FEAR FACTORY, to focus all my energy and attention toward the continuing success for ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS, and all my future endeavors.
"I am very proud of the ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS' latest album, 'Apocrypha'. The writing and recording process for 'Apocrypha' has been a truly cathartic and artistic journey of exploration and growth for me. Reigniting my passions for my writing, allowing my music to flourish, enabling my soul to soar, saving me from the real hell that engulfed a significant part of my daily life. Collaborating with talented, kindred spirits has truly created an inspirational environment of support and mutual respect, a spirit I have missed for a very long time.
"I would like to thank all of my fans for their continued support throughout my career. I am very proud of my achievements, but it is time for me to move forward. Now I look to the future with open eyes, open mind and open heart, as my artistic path strives for even greater success in music, writing and my art. It's true, 'the end is always the beginning'. The soul is free from the machine." More...
Ascension Of The Watchers (Fear Factory) New Video
Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell‘s side project Ascension Of The Watchers premiere a new single and animated music video called “Ghost Heart“. It’s the first cut off fo the group’s impending new record “Apocrypha“, which is scheduled for an October 09th release date by Dissonance Productions.
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Jasta Premieres New Music Video “Parasitic”
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta premieres the below video for his song “Parasitic“. Paul McGuire helmed the clip, which was captured during Jasta‘s ‘Jasta & Friends Tour‘ back in August, 2018. That trek among others saw him joined by Howard Jones (Light The Torch), Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) and Kirk Windstein (Crowbar).
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DieKlute Premiere New Song & Music Video
DieKlute premiere their new music video for “All In Vain“. That clip features footage from the forthcoming horror movie ‘Devil’s Revenge‘, which stars William Shatner and Jeri Ryan. The song appears on the group’s debut release, “Planet Fear“, out February 01st via Cleopatra. DieKlute feature Fear Factory, etc. guitarist Dino Cazares, Die Krupps frontman Jürgen Engler and Clas Larsen of Leæther Strip.
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