In a brand new interview with RockSverige, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked how JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo (pictured above) ended up playing on FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus". He responded: "Obviously, people know that [Deen is] the drummer in JOURNEY and he's a great vocalist as well. [The connection between ...
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Legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK) has slammed FEAR FACTORY for deciding to embrace drum-machine technology on the band's 2012 album, "The Industrialist" instead of hiring him to play on the record, like they did on 2010's "Mechanize". Hoglan laid down the drum tracks for "Mechanize" ...
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Cristina Mlynek of Metal4 conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares at the Rockharz Open Air festival, which was held last weekend in Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about FEAR FACTORY's musical evolution on the band's upcoming album, "Genexus', Dino said: "I think FEAR FACTORY has a very unique ...
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FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell will release a limited-edition print run of his graphic novel "The Industrialist" on September 12 via his newly launched personal web site, BurtonCBell.com. The book will be limited to 500 copies and is based on the story of the band's 2012 album of the same name. A ...
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The official video recap of FEAR FACTORY's July 7 performance in Lille, France can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus", will be released on August 7 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, along with guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell ...
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Behind-the-scenes footage of the first club show of FEAR FACTORY's summer 2015 European tour on July 5 at Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht, The Netherlands can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus", will be released on August 7 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys ...
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The official lyric video for "Protomech", a brand new song from legendary pioneers of industrial-tinged extreme metal FEAR FACTORY, can be seen below (courtesy of RollingStone.com). The track is taken from the band's upcoming album "Genexus", which will be released on August 7 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" ...
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Legendary pioneers of industrial-tinged extreme metal FEAR FACTORY have announced they will be touring Europe in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their highly revered second studio album, "Demanufacture". The trek will be a very rare event for fans, with FEAR FACTORY playing "Demanufacture" in its entirety. They will also showcase songs from their new ...
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Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY have uploaded the first in a series of webisodes containing behind-the-scenes footage from the band's current European tour. The 22-minute clip, which focuses on the group's appearance at this weekend's With Full Force festival in Löbnitz, Germany can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY's new album, "Genexus", will be released ...
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As one metal's mightiest acts, FEAR FACTORY has also been one of its most embattled. We won't rehash the roundabout events of division between Burton C. Bell, Dino Cazares, Raymond Herrera and Christian Olde Wolbers, considered by most to be the band's definitive lineup. With only Bell and Cazares representing the revered team (and Cazares ...
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FEAR FACTORY is filming a video today for the song "Dielectric" with director Ramon Boutviseth, who has previously worked with TRIVIUM, NONPOINT, DARKEST HOUR, INCUBUS and ALL THAT REMAINS, among others. A clip from the video shoot can be seen below. "Dielectric" is taken from FEAR FACTORY's new album "Genexus", which will be released on ...
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Bassist Tony Campos (ex-SOULFLY, STATIC-X, PRONG, MINISTRY) made his live debut with FEAR FACTORY on Saturday, June 20 at the Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec, Canada. More fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. Campos joined FEAR FACTORY in early May as the replacement for Matt DeVries (previously of CHIMAIRA, where he ...
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Bassist Tony Campos (ex-SOULFLY, STATIC-X, PRONG, MINISTRY) made his live debut with FEAR FACTORY on Saturday, June 20 at the Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec, Canada. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. Campos joined FEAR FACTORY in early May as the replacement for Matt DeVries (previously of CHIMAIRA, where he played guitar, ...
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The official lyric video for the song "Soul Hacker" from Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album "Genexus", which will be released on August 7 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. "We chose the song 'Soul Hacker' for the first single 'cause it's heavy, catchy ...
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Los Angeles-based cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY will release their ninth studio album, "Genexus", on August 7 worldwide via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, along with guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell and mixed by Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD). ...
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A special listening party for FEAR FACTORY's ninth album, "Genexus", will be held on July 23 at the Complex in Glendale (806 E. Colorado St.), California. This event is for those 21 and over, totally free, and open to the general public! All attendees will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win ...
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Los Angeles-based cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY will release their ninth studio album, "Genexus", on August 7 worldwide via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, along with guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell and mixed by Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD). ...
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On May 21, Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares (pictured). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FEAR FACTORY's forthcoming album, "Genexus", due on August 7 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment: "'Genexus' is 'genesis' ...
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Los Angeles-based cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY have set "Genexus" as the title of their ninth studio album, due on August 7 worldwide via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, along with guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell and mixed by Andy Sneap (ARCH ...
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Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with bassist Tony Campos (STATIC-X, MINISTRY, PRONG, FEAR FACTORY). You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static's passing in November 2014 after mixing a cocktail of Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, Tony said: "It's unfortunate. I mean, ...
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Bassist Matt DeVries, previously of CHIMAIRA (where he played guitar) and SIX FEET UNDER, has released the following statement regarding his departure from FEAR FACTORY: "For those that haven't already heard, I've decided to step down as bass player of FEAR FACTORY. The main reason being to simply take some time off of the road ...
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FEAR FACTORY's Burton C. Bell is "putting the finishing touches on his vocals" for the band's new studio album, tentatively due this summer via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD is being recorded in part at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff. The effort will be ...
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FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares joined EXODUS on stage earlier this month at Frankie's Pizza in Sydney, Australia to perform the classic EXODUS song "Piranha". Check out video footage of his appearance below. Guitarist Gary Holt was unable to join his EXODUS bandmates for their Australian tour due to his commitments with SLAYER. Replacing him ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of FEAR FACTORY's entire March 1 performance in Brisbane, Australia as part of this year's Soundwave festival can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY last year entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for a summer 2015 ...
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On October 9, 2014, Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares at T.J. Martell Foundation's Rock 'N' Bowl tournament at the PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about what FEAR FACTORY is trying to accomplish with its forthcoming ...
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Video footage of FEAR FACTORY's January 22 performance at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast ...
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FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD will be mixed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, EXODUS, ...
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FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD will be mixed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, EXODUS, ...
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FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares sat down to discuss the features of his new Ibanez signature model, the DCM100. In addition, Dino talks about his history with Ibanez and his continuing love for seven-string guitars. FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff ...
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Video footage of Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY performing the song "Replica" on November 22 at the fifth edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender festivals in Pune, India can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking ...
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