Ah yes, Burton C. Bell, the OG voice of FEAR FACTORY, a band that once defined what it meant to be REALLY REALLY ANGRY about robots and stuff. You know, back when everyone was super worried about the Y2K bug and not, like, actual real-world problems. Anyway, this multimedia talent (whatever that means) and iconoclastic provocateur (who even uses that word anymore?) is back with a new single called “Savages.” Prepare to be mildly intrigued. 🙄
Apparently, the lyrics for “Savages” came to him in a vision… or, you know, the day after a particularly spicy presidential election. According to Bell, the song is about those “evangelical Christians” who dared to vote for someone he didn’t like. Because, you know, everyone should just agree with Burton C. Bell‘s political opinions, right? 🙄 If you don’t, you’re a “compulsive liar, [alleged] prolific adulterer, conman, convicted felon and documented racist.” Sounds like someone’s been watching too much CNN. 🤣 He also wants you to play the song at “maximum volume,” because nothing says “deeply considered political statement” like blasting your eardrums out. 🤘
But wait, there’s more! Bell is heading to Australia next month for a solo run. Catch him in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, and Melbourne, supported by bands you’ve probably never heard of. 😉
In a recent interview with some guy on YouTube, Bell talked about his groundbreaking plan to release singles instead of albums. Apparently, he thinks he’s reinventing the wheel by copying hip-hop artists. Groundbreaking! 🤯 He realized that when bands release albums, people only listen to the singles and then forget about the rest of the songs. So, his solution is to just release singles! Genius! 🧠
He also thinks that technology has made it easier for artists to record and release their own music. You know, because before the internet, it was totally impossible to make a record without a major label. 🙄 The downside, according to Bell, is that there are too many artists now, so it’s harder to get noticed. But don’t worry, he’s already famous, so he’s good. 😎
Bell also admitted that he sometimes felt “limited” by the musical restrictions of FEAR FACTORY. Because, you know, writing industrial metal about robots is so creatively stifling. 😫 He wanted to “experiment more,” which probably means he wants to write songs about, like, feelings and stuff. 😭
Going solo is “challenging” and “hard,” according to Bell. But he’s not doing it because it’s easy; he’s doing it because it’s hard! Deep. 🤔 He feels a sense of “freedom” now that he can go in any direction he wants. As long as he stays true to himself and creates music that he would love to hear, he thinks other people will love it too. Delusional? Maybe. 🤪
In case you were wondering, Bell‘s backing band includes a bunch of guys you’ve also probably never heard of. 🤷♂️
Bell‘s discography includes collaborations with a bunch of other famous people, because apparently, he needs to name-drop to stay relevant. He’s also the only musician to appear on every FEAR FACTORY release from 1992 through 2024. Congrats, dude! 🎉
FEAR FACTORY created a sound that revolutionized extreme metal, blah blah blah. “Demanufacture” and “Obsolete” are genre-redefining works, blah blah blah. Orwell, Bradbury, “Blade Runner,” blah blah blah. 😴
The band toured the world with a bunch of other famous bands, blah blah blah. After years of behind-the-scenes band member turmoil and legal issues, Bell left FEAR FACTORY in the fall of 2020. Boo hoo. 😢
He left because he couldn’t “align” himself with someone he didn’t trust or respect, which is probably just a fancy way of saying he had a fight with Dino Cazares. 🥊 He’s been replaced in the band by some Italian dude named Milo Silvestro. Good for him, I guess. 🇮🇹
Bell says he left FEAR FACTORY because it was time for him to do other things. Venturing out on his own is scary, but he’s gotta follow his heart. Awww. 🥰
He also says that failure is something that artists experience on a daily basis. But you can’t let that failure dictate your life! You have to learn from it! So deep! 😭
His new mantra is “heavy, groovy, dark and moody.” Which is basically just a fancy way of saying “industrial metal.” 🙄
He’s super excited about the future and his tour in Australia. He’s just staying creative, because that’s what it’s all about. Being an artist is being creative, and creating art, whether it’s writing music or photography, you’re expressing yourself through your visions and from what you see and how the world affects you. Wow, such profound wisdom! 🤯
So there you have it. Burton C. Bell is back, and he’s ready to unleash his “heavy, groovy, dark and moody” vision upon the world. Prepare to be… mildly entertained? 🤷♀️
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