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Burton C. Bell
Dino Cazares
Raymond Herrera
Christian Olde Wolbers
Rarely can a musical artist claim to be a true innovator, a creator of their own genre, a revolutionary amongst a sea of sameness. Having invented the “cyber metal” sound, Fear Factory is one of those rare cases.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1990, Fear Factory entered the metal scene with a crushing debut with 1992's Soul Of A New Machine. Combining death metal with an industrial influence, the original lineup of vocalist Burton C. Bell, drummer Raymond Herrera, guitarist Dino Cazares and bassist Andrew Shives was onto something that had not been widely explored. Even Fear Factory's earliest sound was immediately distinguishable by Herrera's intense machine-like drumming and Bell's tremendous dual vocal style, which seemed to effortlessly switch between animalistic growls and clear, operatic tones. Fear Factory had set a new standard in extreme music, a standard they would continue to bear to this very day.
Soon after the release of Soul Of A New Machine, the band would release the Fear Is The Mindkiller EP. Fear Is The Mindkiller was composed of material from Soul Of A New Machine, remixed by Rhys Fulber and Bill Leeb of Front Line Assembly for an added industrial edge. Herrera and Bell's fascination with technology would become a recurring theme for Fear Factory, both lyrically and stylistically, as they would often feature remixes as bonus tracks on studio albums.
In 1995, Fear Factory would release their second full length album, Demanufacture, which further refined Fear Factory's distinct sound. Herrera's beats invoked robotic, mechanical imagery, while Bell's lyrics were bleak and ominous. This was also the introduction of bassist Christian Olde Wolbers, who would replace Shives. The album told a tale of machines overthrowing humanity and human opposition to mechanical progress. The remix album, Remanufacture, was very well received by fans and kept the band fresh in listeners' minds until the release of Obsolete in 1998.
Obsolete saw a creative surge in Fear Factory. The album blended the technological themes of Demanufacture with a more cinematic atmosphere while Bell's vocals reached a new level of refinement. A commercial success, Obsolete saw the band breaking into the Top 100 on the album charts. A headlining spot on the second stage of 1999's Ozzfest as well as the band's involvement in soundtracks to movies like Saw, Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil and video games like Rainbow Six: Lockdown and Donkey Kong Country helped to further cement Fear Factory as one of the premiere artists of the extreme music scene.
Digimortal, which was released in 2001, would be the last Fear Factory studio album to feature Cazares on guitars. Although the album reached Top 40 status, Bell and Cazares were having differences, and Bell left the band. In 2002 the band released their original demo recordings as Concrete and in 2003, an album of remixes and rarities called Hatefiles.
Just when it seemed the band was over, Bell returned and Cazares departed, allowing Fear Factory to be resurrected and create their return effort, Archetype, on Liquid 8 Records. Olde Wolbers took on guitar duties and Byron Stroud of Strapping Young Lad was recruited to handle bass. Archetype was a return to the Demanufacture-era sound, and won much praise from longtime fans and press.
Fear Factory also found a new home for themselves on Calvin Records. An imprint of Liquid 8, Calvin was created by label president Mike Catain, who was very impressed by the band's work ethic. Catain saw Calvin as an opportunity for Fear Factory to bring younger bands on board and give them the creative control that they needed to further their legacy.
Summer of 2005 sees the band preparing to release their fifth studio album, Transgression. Herrera describes Transgression as “very precise and heavy… Burton's vocals soar while the keyboards add a cinematic and industrial feeling.” Transgression sees the band working with producer Toby Wright for the first time. “Toby has worked with huge bands like Metallica, Korn, Alice In Chains and Soulfly,” says Herrera. “It's definitely interesting working with somebody of his caliber. He's also a really big fan, so it's not like we're just bringing in a heavy hitter who doesn't know what this band is about.” Herrera also offers a preview of some of the new material. “Supernova is a mid-tempo song that will likely become a single, while Echoes Of My Scream features classical strings and an operatic sound.” 03/06/2009 - Brand new Divine Heresy music for free! DIVINE HERESY ANNOUNCE FREE 24 HOUR DOWNLOADOF NEW TRACK FACEBREAKERAt 3pm on Friday 5th June (Australian time), Divine Heresy will offer Facebreaker - the first ... 27/05/2009 - Divine Heresy announce new album The creative force behind the genre-defying, legendary metal titans Fear Factory, guitarist Dino Cazares, has returned with a mind-blowing, scathing new offering that shatters the ... 04/03/2008 - FEAR FACTORY Drummer To Guest On 'Uncensored Net Noise' FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera will be the featured guest on the "Uncensored Net Noise" show on Friday, March 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST.You can ... 26/12/2007 - FEAR FACTORY’s Olde Wolbers wants to produce your band! The Fear Factory guitarist and aspiring producer has issued the following update: "I have been providing my services to help out young starting bands on ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY: Dino's desire Dino Cazares has a dream… to make a classic metal album to rival metal’s greatest! Speaking recently to MetalReview.com, the former Fear Factory guitarist said, ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY: had been pretty much betraying me… Dino Cazares doesn’t take much coercing to talk about the split with his former band… A few excerpts from Cazares’ recent conversation with Planet-Loud.com read: ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY E Card Ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares is dying for you to hear his new album. Find out more about the band, watch their killer desert ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY TV Ad Imagine seeing this during the six O’Clock news! Ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares is back with his new band Divine Heresy. Divine Heresy recently ... 07/11/2007 - DEVILDRIVER Album Review The Last Kind Words has been reviewed by MediaSearch.com When vocalist Dez Fafara unveiled his new project Devil Driver in 2003 by way of their ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY announce bass player Dino Cazares is back with his modern tech-death metal horde and their new bass player is… Former Nile member Joe Payne. Divine Heresy is fleshed ... 07/11/2007 - Hear a complete DIVINE HERESY track Dino Cazares is back with his punishing new ensemble Divine Heresy Former Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares has teamed up with Tim Yeung (Vital Remains/Hate ... 07/11/2007 - FEAR FACTORY There were just a lot of clashes. Divine Heresy mainman Dino Cazares discusses the origins of his split with Fear Factory. Blasting-Zone.com recently spoke to Cazares. Blasting-Zone.com: What ultimately led to your ... 07/11/2007 - Dino Cazares' DIVINE HERESY Signs to RR After five years, Dino is back! Dino Cazares, co-founding member of the revolutionary band Fear Factory, has triumphantly returned with a new group that is ... 07/11/2007 - Machine Head's new album 'The Blackening' has been described as 'So epic, it sounds like The Bible' Machine Head's new album 'The Blackening' has been described as 'So epic, it sounds like The Bible' Currently being mixed in England with Colin Richardson ... 07/11/2007 - DAATH announce 'The Hinderers' The first Death Metal band to be signed by Roadrunner in aeons are set to release their debut early 2007. DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but ... 07/11/2007 - WALLS OF JERICHO With Devils Review The kick ass new Walls Of Jericho album gets reviewed by The Metal Forge. Third time round delivers a solid one-two punch Detroit (Chicago) based ... 07/11/2007 - TRIVIUM The Unauthorised biography You know you've made it… at least in the UK when someone pens a book about your band… Independent Music Press has set a September ... 07/11/2007 - MACHINE HEAD set to enter the studio Guitarist Phil Demmel offers his thoughts… "This month we start recording the as-of-now untitled next album. I just call it #6. Still smoothing out some ... 07/11/2007 - ROADRUNNER Best Of Albums Fear Factory, Sepultura and Type O Negative Best Of Cds planned for September. During September, Roadrunner Records will be releasing the first wave in a ... 07/11/2007 - FEAR FACTORY + DEVILDRIVER Australian Tour! Well Dez has been threatening to bring DevilDriver here forever, so his word is true! Fear Factory and DevilDriver are teaming up for a double ... 03/06/2009Brand new Divine Heresy music for free! DIVINE HERESY ANNOUNCE FREE 24 HOUR DOWNLOADOF NEW TRACK FACEBREAKERAt 3pm on Friday 5th June (Australian time), Divine Heresy will offer Facebreaker - the first ... 27/05/2009Divine Heresy announce new album The creative force behind the genre-defying, legendary metal titans Fear Factory, guitarist Dino Cazares, has returned with a mind-blowing, scathing new offering that shatters the ... 07/11/2007Christian's FEAR FACTORY interview Check out this interesting and insightful interview with Fear Factory guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers. 07/11/2007THROWDOWN May 2005 Tour Throwdown boasts an arsenal full of the most visceral and fist-pumping pit anthems to ever emerge from the underground scene. And with the 2004 Ozzfest, ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner 25th Anniversary Reissues And we will this year be releasing some limited edition 2 CD sets of classic Roadrunner albums. The first albums slated for June are Sepultura's ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All Stars CD Taken from a posting at Blabbermouth: Roadrunner Records is in the process of putting together a groundbreaking record to mark the label's 25th Anniversary. Tentatively ... 07/11/2007The First TRIVIUM Review Floridian metal troupe Trivium are set to release their debut album for Roadrunner in March. The following review is the first that has been published. ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY writing for Ubisoft Fear Factory are currently working on a brand new track for the forthcoming Ubisoft, Rainbow 6 game, entitled "Rainbow 6 Lockdown". In addition to the ... 07/11/2007New Videos In the coming weeks, two new videos will be made available from Trivium and 3 Inches Of Blood. Both are to be directed by Dale ... 07/11/2007Dino quits BRUJERIA According to a Blabbermouth exclusive, Brujeria guitarist Dino Cazares has quit the extreme metal project he co-founded 16 years ago. According to Dino, he made ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY 'Transgression' According to a posting at Blabbermouth, the album is slated for an August 23 release and will be produced by Toby Wright (Alice In Chains, ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All-Stars – It gets grander every day Roadrunner Records has advanced in the process of putting together the groundbreaking "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark the label's 25th anniversary. The full-length release will ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Announce Tracklist The tracklist for Fear Factory's second post Dino album looks like this. 01. Transgression 02. Contagion Empire 03. Empty Vision 04. New Promise 05. Supernova ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Rehearsal Video Titled 'Transgression' and slated for an August release, the band commenced recording in May, and the album will feature guest musicians such as Billy Gould ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All Stars update Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has recruited Dave Pybus (ex-Cradle of Filth, Anathema) to play bass guitar on one of the tracks for Roadrunner Records' forthcoming ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY – Archetype Animated Check out an animated version of the Fear Factory video for 'Archetype'. To the video 07/11/2007CHIMAIRA's Mark Hunter on 'Chimaira' "The songs will stick in your head for the rest of your life, but it's not dumbed down. People are going to listen and say, ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Enter Studio According to a posting at Blabbermouth, Fear Factory will enter a North Hollywood studio with acclaimed producer Toby Wright (Slayer, Alice In Chains, Sevendust etc) ... 07/11/2007Faster and Heavier than FF?? So come the claims from ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares who has teamed up with ex Dimmu Borgir and Cradle Of Filth drummer Nick ... 07/11/2007SLIPKNOT 'Vol 3' reviewed The site reads: With 'Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)', Slipknot have retained the ferocity, but their musicianship is tighter and their sound is far more ... The Best Of ... The Best Of ... Demanufacture (25th Anniversary Re-Issue) Demanufacture (25th Anniversary Re-Issue) Transgression Transgression Archetype Archetype Hatefiles Hatefiles Digital Connectivity Digital Connectivity Digimortal Digimortal Obsolete Obsolete
Formed in Los Angeles in 1990, Fear Factory entered the metal scene with a crushing debut with 1992's Soul Of A New Machine. Combining death metal with an industrial influence, the original lineup of vocalist Burton C. Bell, drummer Raymond Herrera, guitarist Dino Cazares and bassist Andrew Shives was onto something that had not been widely explored. Even Fear Factory's earliest sound was immediately distinguishable by Herrera's intense machine-like drumming and Bell's tremendous dual vocal style, which seemed to effortlessly switch between animalistic growls and clear, operatic tones. Fear Factory had set a new standard in extreme music, a standard they would continue to bear to this very day.
Soon after the release of Soul Of A New Machine, the band would release the Fear Is The Mindkiller EP. Fear Is The Mindkiller was composed of material from Soul Of A New Machine, remixed by Rhys Fulber and Bill Leeb of Front Line Assembly for an added industrial edge. Herrera and Bell's fascination with technology would become a recurring theme for Fear Factory, both lyrically and stylistically, as they would often feature remixes as bonus tracks on studio albums.
In 1995, Fear Factory would release their second full length album, Demanufacture, which further refined Fear Factory's distinct sound. Herrera's beats invoked robotic, mechanical imagery, while Bell's lyrics were bleak and ominous. This was also the introduction of bassist Christian Olde Wolbers, who would replace Shives. The album told a tale of machines overthrowing humanity and human opposition to mechanical progress. The remix album, Remanufacture, was very well received by fans and kept the band fresh in listeners' minds until the release of Obsolete in 1998.
Obsolete saw a creative surge in Fear Factory. The album blended the technological themes of Demanufacture with a more cinematic atmosphere while Bell's vocals reached a new level of refinement. A commercial success, Obsolete saw the band breaking into the Top 100 on the album charts. A headlining spot on the second stage of 1999's Ozzfest as well as the band's involvement in soundtracks to movies like Saw, Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil and video games like Rainbow Six: Lockdown and Donkey Kong Country helped to further cement Fear Factory as one of the premiere artists of the extreme music scene.
Digimortal, which was released in 2001, would be the last Fear Factory studio album to feature Cazares on guitars. Although the album reached Top 40 status, Bell and Cazares were having differences, and Bell left the band. In 2002 the band released their original demo recordings as Concrete and in 2003, an album of remixes and rarities called Hatefiles.
Just when it seemed the band was over, Bell returned and Cazares departed, allowing Fear Factory to be resurrected and create their return effort, Archetype, on Liquid 8 Records. Olde Wolbers took on guitar duties and Byron Stroud of Strapping Young Lad was recruited to handle bass. Archetype was a return to the Demanufacture-era sound, and won much praise from longtime fans and press.
Fear Factory also found a new home for themselves on Calvin Records. An imprint of Liquid 8, Calvin was created by label president Mike Catain, who was very impressed by the band's work ethic. Catain saw Calvin as an opportunity for Fear Factory to bring younger bands on board and give them the creative control that they needed to further their legacy.
Summer of 2005 sees the band preparing to release their fifth studio album, Transgression. Herrera describes Transgression as “very precise and heavy… Burton's vocals soar while the keyboards add a cinematic and industrial feeling.” Transgression sees the band working with producer Toby Wright for the first time. “Toby has worked with huge bands like Metallica, Korn, Alice In Chains and Soulfly,” says Herrera. “It's definitely interesting working with somebody of his caliber. He's also a really big fan, so it's not like we're just bringing in a heavy hitter who doesn't know what this band is about.” Herrera also offers a preview of some of the new material. “Supernova is a mid-tempo song that will likely become a single, while Echoes Of My Scream features classical strings and an operatic sound.” 03/06/2009 - Brand new Divine Heresy music for free! DIVINE HERESY ANNOUNCE FREE 24 HOUR DOWNLOADOF NEW TRACK FACEBREAKERAt 3pm on Friday 5th June (Australian time), Divine Heresy will offer Facebreaker - the first ... 27/05/2009 - Divine Heresy announce new album The creative force behind the genre-defying, legendary metal titans Fear Factory, guitarist Dino Cazares, has returned with a mind-blowing, scathing new offering that shatters the ... 04/03/2008 - FEAR FACTORY Drummer To Guest On 'Uncensored Net Noise' FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera will be the featured guest on the "Uncensored Net Noise" show on Friday, March 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST.You can ... 26/12/2007 - FEAR FACTORY’s Olde Wolbers wants to produce your band! The Fear Factory guitarist and aspiring producer has issued the following update: "I have been providing my services to help out young starting bands on ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY: Dino's desire Dino Cazares has a dream… to make a classic metal album to rival metal’s greatest! Speaking recently to MetalReview.com, the former Fear Factory guitarist said, ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY: had been pretty much betraying me… Dino Cazares doesn’t take much coercing to talk about the split with his former band… A few excerpts from Cazares’ recent conversation with Planet-Loud.com read: ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY E Card Ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares is dying for you to hear his new album. Find out more about the band, watch their killer desert ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY TV Ad Imagine seeing this during the six O’Clock news! Ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares is back with his new band Divine Heresy. Divine Heresy recently ... 07/11/2007 - DEVILDRIVER Album Review The Last Kind Words has been reviewed by MediaSearch.com When vocalist Dez Fafara unveiled his new project Devil Driver in 2003 by way of their ... 07/11/2007 - DIVINE HERESY announce bass player Dino Cazares is back with his modern tech-death metal horde and their new bass player is… Former Nile member Joe Payne. Divine Heresy is fleshed ... 07/11/2007 - Hear a complete DIVINE HERESY track Dino Cazares is back with his punishing new ensemble Divine Heresy Former Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares has teamed up with Tim Yeung (Vital Remains/Hate ... 07/11/2007 - FEAR FACTORY There were just a lot of clashes. Divine Heresy mainman Dino Cazares discusses the origins of his split with Fear Factory. Blasting-Zone.com recently spoke to Cazares. Blasting-Zone.com: What ultimately led to your ... 07/11/2007 - Dino Cazares' DIVINE HERESY Signs to RR After five years, Dino is back! Dino Cazares, co-founding member of the revolutionary band Fear Factory, has triumphantly returned with a new group that is ... 07/11/2007 - Machine Head's new album 'The Blackening' has been described as 'So epic, it sounds like The Bible' Machine Head's new album 'The Blackening' has been described as 'So epic, it sounds like The Bible' Currently being mixed in England with Colin Richardson ... 07/11/2007 - DAATH announce 'The Hinderers' The first Death Metal band to be signed by Roadrunner in aeons are set to release their debut early 2007. DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but ... 07/11/2007 - WALLS OF JERICHO With Devils Review The kick ass new Walls Of Jericho album gets reviewed by The Metal Forge. Third time round delivers a solid one-two punch Detroit (Chicago) based ... 07/11/2007 - TRIVIUM The Unauthorised biography You know you've made it… at least in the UK when someone pens a book about your band… Independent Music Press has set a September ... 07/11/2007 - MACHINE HEAD set to enter the studio Guitarist Phil Demmel offers his thoughts… "This month we start recording the as-of-now untitled next album. I just call it #6. Still smoothing out some ... 07/11/2007 - ROADRUNNER Best Of Albums Fear Factory, Sepultura and Type O Negative Best Of Cds planned for September. During September, Roadrunner Records will be releasing the first wave in a ... 07/11/2007 - FEAR FACTORY + DEVILDRIVER Australian Tour! Well Dez has been threatening to bring DevilDriver here forever, so his word is true! Fear Factory and DevilDriver are teaming up for a double ... 03/06/2009Brand new Divine Heresy music for free! DIVINE HERESY ANNOUNCE FREE 24 HOUR DOWNLOADOF NEW TRACK FACEBREAKERAt 3pm on Friday 5th June (Australian time), Divine Heresy will offer Facebreaker - the first ... 27/05/2009Divine Heresy announce new album The creative force behind the genre-defying, legendary metal titans Fear Factory, guitarist Dino Cazares, has returned with a mind-blowing, scathing new offering that shatters the ... 07/11/2007Christian's FEAR FACTORY interview Check out this interesting and insightful interview with Fear Factory guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers. 07/11/2007THROWDOWN May 2005 Tour Throwdown boasts an arsenal full of the most visceral and fist-pumping pit anthems to ever emerge from the underground scene. And with the 2004 Ozzfest, ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner 25th Anniversary Reissues And we will this year be releasing some limited edition 2 CD sets of classic Roadrunner albums. The first albums slated for June are Sepultura's ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All Stars CD Taken from a posting at Blabbermouth: Roadrunner Records is in the process of putting together a groundbreaking record to mark the label's 25th Anniversary. Tentatively ... 07/11/2007The First TRIVIUM Review Floridian metal troupe Trivium are set to release their debut album for Roadrunner in March. The following review is the first that has been published. ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY writing for Ubisoft Fear Factory are currently working on a brand new track for the forthcoming Ubisoft, Rainbow 6 game, entitled "Rainbow 6 Lockdown". In addition to the ... 07/11/2007New Videos In the coming weeks, two new videos will be made available from Trivium and 3 Inches Of Blood. Both are to be directed by Dale ... 07/11/2007Dino quits BRUJERIA According to a Blabbermouth exclusive, Brujeria guitarist Dino Cazares has quit the extreme metal project he co-founded 16 years ago. According to Dino, he made ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY 'Transgression' According to a posting at Blabbermouth, the album is slated for an August 23 release and will be produced by Toby Wright (Alice In Chains, ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All-Stars – It gets grander every day Roadrunner Records has advanced in the process of putting together the groundbreaking "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark the label's 25th anniversary. The full-length release will ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Announce Tracklist The tracklist for Fear Factory's second post Dino album looks like this. 01. Transgression 02. Contagion Empire 03. Empty Vision 04. New Promise 05. Supernova ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Rehearsal Video Titled 'Transgression' and slated for an August release, the band commenced recording in May, and the album will feature guest musicians such as Billy Gould ... 07/11/2007Roadrunner All Stars update Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has recruited Dave Pybus (ex-Cradle of Filth, Anathema) to play bass guitar on one of the tracks for Roadrunner Records' forthcoming ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY – Archetype Animated Check out an animated version of the Fear Factory video for 'Archetype'. To the video 07/11/2007CHIMAIRA's Mark Hunter on 'Chimaira' "The songs will stick in your head for the rest of your life, but it's not dumbed down. People are going to listen and say, ... 07/11/2007FEAR FACTORY Enter Studio According to a posting at Blabbermouth, Fear Factory will enter a North Hollywood studio with acclaimed producer Toby Wright (Slayer, Alice In Chains, Sevendust etc) ... 07/11/2007Faster and Heavier than FF?? So come the claims from ex Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares who has teamed up with ex Dimmu Borgir and Cradle Of Filth drummer Nick ... 07/11/2007SLIPKNOT 'Vol 3' reviewed The site reads: With 'Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)', Slipknot have retained the ferocity, but their musicianship is tighter and their sound is far more ... The Best Of ... The Best Of ... Demanufacture (25th Anniversary Re-Issue) Demanufacture (25th Anniversary Re-Issue) Transgression Transgression Archetype Archetype Hatefiles Hatefiles Digital Connectivity Digital Connectivity Digimortal Digimortal Obsolete Obsolete
