Fear Factory
Industrial metal pioneers whose machine-gun precision riffs and alternating growled and clean vocals on 'Demanufacture' shaped a generation of heavy bands.
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About Fear Factory
Fear Factory is an industrial metal band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 1990.
Fear Factory was formed in Los Angeles around 1990 by guitarist Dino Cazares, vocalist Burton C. Bell and drummer Raymond Herrera. The early material on Soul of a New Machine (1992) leaned toward death metal, and the band soon tightened that into a cold, mechanised style, with guitar and kick drum locked together in rigid patterns over synth textures and samples.
Its records return again and again to one theme, humanity's struggle against technology and machines. Obsolete (1998) gave the band a wider audience through songs such as 'Edgecrusher'. The line-up has changed repeatedly: Cazares left in 2002 and returned in 2009, and Bell departed in 2020, with Cazares carrying the band forward under the name with new members.
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Questions about Fear Factory
What festivals is Fear Factory playing in 2027?
Fear Factory is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Fear Factory on tour?
Yes. Fear Factory has 8 shows listed, from Springfield, MO on Nov 12, 2026 to West Hollywood, CA on Nov 29, 2026, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Fear Factory playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Fear Factory is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Thursday, May 6.
Is Fear Factory playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Fear Factory is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Saturday, May 15.
Where is Fear Factory from?
Fear Factory is from Los Angeles, CA.
Who is in Fear Factory?
Fear Factory is Dino Cazares (guitar, background vocals), Matt DeVries (bass), Mike Heller (drums), Tony Campos (bass) and Milo Silvestro (lead vocals). Former members include Dave Gibney, Raymond Herrera, Burton C. Bell and Andy Romero.
When did Fear Factory form?
Fear Factory formed in Los Angeles in 1990.
What was Fear Factory's first album?
Fear Factory's first album was Soul of a New Machine (1992). The latest is Aggression Continuum (2021).
What kind of music does Fear Factory play?
Fear Factory plays industrial metal.