Fear Factory

American metal band

Fear Factory is an American death/industrial metal group. They were formed in Los Angeles, California in 1989 and disbanded in early 2002. They have reformed in 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.

Fear Factory
Fear Factory in 2016
Fear Factory in 2016
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresIndustrial metal, groove metal, thrash metal, death metal
Years active1989–2002, 2003–2006, 2009–present
LabelsRoadrunner, Candlelight
MembersBurton C. Bell
Dino Cazares
Matt DeVries
Gene Hoglan
Past member(s)Christian Olde Wolbers
Raymond Herrera
Byron Stroud
Websitewww.fearfactory.com