Fear Factory
Digimortal

THE REVIEW

"Digimortal" begins where "Obsolete" left off, which dealt with the plot of a film about the struggle between men and machines. Now, the result of the war has led to a synthesis between the two opposing entities, focusing the theme of the work on the complete fusion between chips and humans. It naturally leads one to wonder, "but who is in control between them"?

This might also be one of the questions you ask yourself after watching a classic like "Blade Runner." Analyzing "Digimortal," various cohesive elements with the previous CDs can be found, creating a balanced sound that includes thrash-metal and cross-over, with the novelty being a greater use of synths. As we hear with the sirens in "No-One", a fantastic track, they are present throughout the album, making it very industrial.
The thrash gem is "Acres Of Skin", where the band gives its all, creating a unique song in their typical destructive style sonically. The following track features B-Real from Cypress Hill, who throws down rhymes over an electronic base, creating Fear Factory's first thrilling metal-rap.

Overall, this CD is full of energy, differing from its predecessors only because with tracks like "Damaged" and "Linchpin" it is easier to listen to. A great intro by the drummer is wasted on a track, "Hurt Conveyor", which stands out only for this but then becomes truly monotonous. In the mixing, they decided to raise the volume of Raymond Herrera's double bass drum so much that it resembles an electronic effect. The limited edition has four additional tracks, including a Metallica cover and an instrumental.

I don’t mind this album even though it marked the guitarist’s departure toward undefined horizons; it is still a good work where no one particularly stands out as lacking.