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'''Fear Factory'''  formed in 1989 (as [[Ulceration]]) and have released seven full-length albums. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal, thrash metal and industrial metal. Their sound proved to be extremely influential on the metal scene from the mid-90s and onwards.
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'''Fear Factory'''  formed in 1989 (as [[Ulceration]]).
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In April of 2009, a new lineup was announced with founding guitarist Cazares returning, and Gene Hoglan being added as drummer. Bell and Stroud are both reprising their respective roles, and the band is currently in the studio working on new material. Former members Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera (currently playing in Arkaea) dispute the legitimacy of the new lineup, and a legal battle is underway from both parties.
 
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The band has toured with the likes of Black Sabbath, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Slayer, System of a Down, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Mastodon, Misery Index and Rammstein; performed at three Ozzfests as well as the inaugural Gigantour and has had singles in the US Mainstream Rock Top 40 and albums in the Billboard Top 40, 100 and 200. They are currently in the pre-production stages of the recording of a new full-length album and, for the time being, are functioning independent of a record label. Prior to 2001 they have toured around 2000 shows. They have sold over 1 million albums in the U.S. alone.--->
 
  
  

Revision as of 06:05, 20 August 2011

Fear Factory

(From left-to-right) Hoglan, Bell, Cazares, Stroud
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, CA
Genres Industrial metal, [thrash metal, death metal
Years active 1989–2002, 2003–2006, 2009–present
Labels Roadrunner, Candlelight Records
Associated acts Brujeria, Asesino, Ascension of the Watchers, Arkaea, Zimmers Hole, Strapping Young Lad, Divine Heresy, Phobia
Website www.fearfactorymusic.com
Members
Burton C. Bell
Dino Cazares
Byron Stroud
Gene Hoglan
Past members
Christian Olde Wolbers
Raymond Herrera

Fear Factory formed in 1989 (as Ulceration).


Band members

Current
Former
  • Raymond Herrera – drums, percussion (1989–2008)
  • Christian Olde Wolbers – bass (1993–2002), guitar (2002–2008)
  • Dave Gibney – bass, vocals (spoken word intro for "Big God/Raped Souls" on Concrete) (1989–1991)
  • Andy Romero – bass on Concrete (1991–1992)
  • Andrew Shives – bass (1992–1994 live only * see note)
Additional personnel

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
US
 AUS
 AUT
 BEL (Fla)
 FIN
 FRA
 GER
 NLD
 NZ
 SWE
 UK
1992 Soul of a New Machine
  • Released: August 25, 1992
  • Label: Roadrunner (9160)
  • Format: CD, CS
 — — — — — — — — — — —
1995 Demanufacture
  • Released: June 13, 1995
  • Label: Roadrunner (8956)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
 — — — — — — 31 53 — — 27 UK: Silver

AUS: Gold

1998 Obsolete
  • Released: July 28, 1998
  • Label: Roadrunner (8752)
  • Format: CD, CS
 77 14 24 — 36 31 12 32 29 28 20 US: Gold

AUS: Gold

2001 Digimortal
  • Released: April 24, 2001
  • Label: Roadrunner (8561)
  • Format: CD, LP
 32 10 26 45 25 40 11 60 47 31 24
2004 Archetype
  • Released: April 20, 2004
  • Label: Liquid 8 (12189)
  • Format: CD (+DVD)
 30 18 25 50 30 50 26 52 — 47 41
2005 Transgression
  • Released: August 23, 2005
  • Label: Calvin (37)
  • Format: CD (+DVD), DualDisc
 45 26 44 74 38 87 37 54 — 56 77
2010 Mechanize
  • Released: February 5, 2010
  • Label: Candlelight
  • Format: CD
 72 24 46 — 31 198 31 87 — 51 133
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.

Compilation albums

Year Album details
2003 Hatefiles
  • Released: April 8, 2003
  • Label: Roadrunner (8398)
  • Format: CD
2006 The Best of Fear Factory
  • Released: September 11, 2006
  • Label: Roadrunner (8261)
  • Format: CD

Remix albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
 AUS
 BEL (Fla)
 GER
 NZ
 UK
1997 Remanufacture
  • Released: May 21, 1997
  • Label: Roadrunner (8261)
  • Format: CD
 158 6 33 15 93 47 22

Demos

released on a major label

Year Album details UK
2002 Concrete
  • Released: July 30, 2002
  • Label: Roadrunner (8398)
  • Format: CD
 190

Extended plays

Year EP details
1993 Fear Is the Mindkiller
  • Released: April 14, 1993
  • Label: Roadrunner (9082)
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
2005 Live on the Sunset Strip
  • Released: August 9, 2005
  • Label: Calvin (38)
  • Format: CD

Singles

Year Song Peak chart
positions 		Album
US US
 US
 UK
1996 "Dog Day Sunrise" — — — 99 Demanufacture
1997 "Burn" — — — 97 Remanufacture
1998 "Resurrection" — — — 98 Obsolete
"Shock" — — 16 —
1999 "Descent" — — 38 —
"Cars" — 38 — 57
2001 "Linchpin" — — 31 85 Digimortal
2004 "Bite the Hand That Bleeds" 47 — — — Archetype
2005 "Supernova" — — — — Transgression
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.



Video albums

Year Video albums Notes
2001 Digital Connectivity
  • Released: December 18, 2001
  • Label: Roadrunner (969)
  • Format: DVD, VHS
  • Peaked at number six on the Billboard Top Music Video chart.

Music videos

Year Title Director
1995 "Replica" Bill Ward
1999 "Resurrection" William Morrison
"Cars"
2002 "Linchpin" Thomas Mignone
2004 "Cyberwaste" Dale Resteghini
"Archetype" Cesario Montano
"Bite the Hand That Bleeds" Eric Chase
2006 "Transgression" Michael Sarna
"Moment of Impact"
2010 "Fear Campaign" Ian McFarland & Mike Pecci
"Powershifter" Fear Factory

note

In 1993 Fear Factory released a 7" single under their Spanish name Factorio De Miedo called Sangre De Ninos. This is the only song that was ever recorded in a studio with Andrew Shives.

link

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