Fear Factory

American metal band

Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band. They were formed in Los Angeles, California in 1989 and disbanded in early 2002. They reformed the following year adding Byron Stroud (of Strapping Young Lad) as their current bass player. Their classic line-up was Burton C. Bell (vocals), Dino Cazares (guitars), Christian Olde Woblers (bass) and Raymond Herrera (drums) between 1994 and break up time. Milo Silvestro became the band's vocalist in 2021 after Burton C. Bell's departure.

Fear Factory
Fear Factory in 2016
Fear Factory in 2016
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1989–2002
  • 2003–2006
  • 2009–present
LabelsRoadrunner, Candlelight
Members
Past member(s)
Websitewww.fearfactory.com

Band members

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Current members

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  • Dino Cazares – guitars, backing vocals (1989–2002, 2009–present)
  • Tony Campos – bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
  • Milo Silvestro – lead vocals (2023–present)
  • Pete Webber – drums (2023–present)

Former members

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  • Burton C. Bell – lead vocals (1989–2002, 2003–2006, 2009–2020);[1] keyboards (1995)
  • Raymond Herrera – drums (1989–2002, 2003–2006)
  • David Gibney – bass (1989–1991)
  • Andy Romero – bass (1991–1992)
  • Andrew Shives – bass (1992–1994)
  • Christian Olde Wolbers – bass (1994–2002); guitars (2003–2006); backing vocals (1994–2006)
  • Byron Stroud – bass (2003–2006, 2009–2012)
  • Gene Hoglan – drums (2009–2012)
  • Matt DeVries – bass, backing vocals (2012–2015)
  • Mike Heller – drums (2012–2023)

Touring musicians

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  • Javier Arriaga – bass (2023, 2024)
  • Alexandro Hernandez – bass (2023)
  • Ricky Bonazza – bass (2024–present)[2]

Session musicians

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  • Rhys Fulber – keyboards, samples (1993–2002, 2003–2004, 2009–present)
  • Reynor Diego – keyboards, samples (1992–1995)
  • Steve Tushar – keyboards, synthesizer, samples (1995–1997, 2003–2005)
  • John Morgan – keyboards, samples (1997)
  • John Bechdel – keyboards, synthesizer, samples (1998–2002, 2002–2004)


Discography

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References

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  1. Childers, Chad (September 28, 2020). "Burton C. Bell Announces Exit from Fear Factory". Loudwire. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. "FEAR FACTORY Recruits BUTCHER BABIES' RICKY BONAZZA As Fill-In Bassist". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-29.