American industrial metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1989, known for blending heavy metal with industrial and electronic elements and for landmark albums such as Demanufacture (1995).

Key members and contributors mentioned in the reviews include Burton C. Bell (vocals), Dino Cazares (guitar), Raymond Herrera (drums), Christian Olde Wolbers (bass/guitar); the band is noted for concept albums about man-machine themes, influential production and several lineup changes and reunions.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Fear Factory's signature industrial-metal sound. Demanufacture is repeatedly cited as their masterpiece. Reviews trace the band's evolution from raw debut to polished concept albums, noting lineup changes and periodic reunions. Later releases receive mixed but often favorable reception.

For:Fans of industrial and heavy metal, listeners interested in 1990s metal milestones

 D E A D L Y !!!

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 Some works are more important for what they represented, for the following they created, than for the actual value of their content.

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 In short, "Demanufacture" is an unmissable album for all metal fans and not just them, a milestone that has opened the doors to many subsequent bands.

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