Get ready for the most epic comeback in metal history, folks! 🤘 FEAR FACTORY is back with a vengeance, and their new album is going to be a game-changer 🚀. In a recent interview with Duane James of Wall Of Sound, guitarist Dino Cazares spilled the beans on the band’s upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in late 2026 or early 2027 via Nuclear Blast 📆. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY’s first release with the band’s latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, who have been part of FEAR FACTORY’s touring lineup for more than three years 🤝.
Asked if there is a release date yet for the new FEAR FACTORY album, Dino said: “I don’t have a date when the whole record’s coming out, but we will be releasing a single soon 🎶. I know I’ve said it over the years, but for real, it’s gonna be coming out this year as far as the first single. Actually, more than one single will be out this year 📣.” Yeah, because we haven’t heard that before 🙄. But seriously, folks, FEAR FACTORY is known for their iconic sound, which is a perfect blend of heavy riffs, melodic vocals, and industrial-tinged electronica 🤖. And with their new lineup, they’re ready to take their music to the next level 🚀.
Regarding whether he is concerned about how the FEAR FACTORY fanbase will receive the band’s first music with Silvestro, Cazares said: “Nah 🙅♂️. What does it mean anymore? It doesn’t mean anything anymore 🤷♂️. As long as you believe in what you’re doing, and you 100% love it, it doesn’t matter what anybody says 💁♂️. It comes down to how you feel 🤔. And I feel it’s gonna be a classic 🎉. Now, if people don’t like it, I don’t know what to tell them 🤷♂️. That’s their problem 🙄.” Hey, at least he’s confident 😎. And who can blame him? FEAR FACTORY has a legacy of creating innovative and groundbreaking music that has inspired countless fans around the world 🌎.
On the topic of the lyrical inspiration for the new FEAR FACTORY album, Dino said: “Conceptually it’s about… It’s always been about the relationship between man and machine 🤖 and where we are 📍. And obviously, technology has caught up to some of the stuff that we have been talking about over the years on our records 📊. Now, it’s like we’re talking about the next 50 years from now, where we’re gonna be at with this technology 🕰️. And, of course, everybody’s got this A.I. bug in them 🐜, and we’re definitely capitalizing on a lot of our concepts that we came up over the years 📈.” Yeah, because A.I. is the new black 🖤. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s exploration of the intersection of humanity and technology is a fascinating theme that has been a hallmark of their music 🤖.
Earlier this month, Dino told Jaimunji of Metal On Tap about FEAR FACTORY’s upcoming LP: “On this new record, we have a team of people that are working with us 🤝. We had Rhys Fulber do some of the keyboards 🎹. We had our fill-in basis, a guy named Ricky Bonazza, who is our fill-in basis for Tony Campos when he can’t do it 🤝, when he is on tour with STATIC-X 📅, he helped contribute a lot with some of the programming, some of the arrangements and some of the vocals, actually, lyrics 📝. Of course Milo did a great job with a lot of his lyrics and a lot of going over the concept ideas 💡. And our producer Damien [Rainaud] right now, he’s been working with us since [2012’s] ‘The Industrialist’ 🕒, so he definitely knows the band pretty well 🤝.” Wow, that’s a lot of cooks in the kitchen 🍳. But hey, with great collaboration comes great music 🎶.
When Jaimunji commended FEAR FACTORY for not releasing new music right away after securing a replacement for original vocalist Burton C. Bell, allowing Silvestro an opportunity to “live and breathe FEAR FACTORY for a while” before contributing to the band creatively, Dino concurred 🙏. “When we released [the final album with Bell] ‘Aggression Continuum’ [in 2021], we got Milo in, and then right after that we were on tour 📅. So, we were supporting that record 📈. I know that I have said in the past that I was gonna release a [new] single [with Milo’s vocals], but I was, like, ‘Okay, maybe Milo needs to develop a little bit more before we do that’ 🤔. We knew that he could jump in seamlessly, singing all of Burt’s vocals live 🎤, but creatively we still needed to work out that together 🤝. And that’s exactly what we did 🎉. We took our time, and we wanted to make sure this release is gonna be fucking sick 🤢. And it is 🎊.” Yeah, because rushing into things never ends well ⏱️. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s decision to take their time and ensure that their new music is of the highest quality is a testament to their dedication to their craft 🎨.
Regarding the musical direction of the new FEAR FACTORY material, Dino said: “It’s heavy 🤘. It’s modern 📊. It’s got a lot of great programming, cool little surprises 🎁. Milo definitely comes into his own, not just a replacement of the last singer 🎤. He definitely does have his own little niche, and it’s great 🙌. All the beautiful melodic choruses that people like, the melodic elements of the clean vocals, of course ripping guitars, shit’s getting heavier 🤯. Shit’s getting lower 🎸. So it’s all over the place 🌪️. Shit’s fast, shit’s groovy 🕺. Epic outros, epic closing songs 🎵. It’s gonna be everything that I think people are gonna love about FEAR FACTORY 🤩.” Okay, we get it 🙄. The new album is gonna be awesome 🎉. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of heavy music is something that fans have come to expect from the band 🤘.
This past March, Dino told Brazil’s Headbangers News, about the rest of FEAR FACTORY’s current lineup: “I try to pick guys that are best for the band 🤝. Obviously, they could play the parts 🎸. They don’t have a problem playing the parts 🙅♂️. And Pete’s an amazing drummer 🥁. He comes from more of a thrash background, but he also grew up listening to FEAR FACTORY 🎧. I mean, he told me that he saw FEAR FACTORY when he was 14 or 15 years old 🎂. He came to the show in Worcester, Massachusetts 📍. So, he’s been a fan of the band for a long time, so he’s learned a lot of the music, and for him stepping in on drums was seamless 🎶. And Tony Campos, he’s been a friend of mine for many years, probably 30 years, and we’ve been in numerous bands together 🤝. We have a band called ASESINO 🤖. And he was playing in the L.A. local scene when we first came out, FEAR FACTORY as well 📆. So I’ve known him for many years, and he’s a great player 🎸.” Wow, that’s a lot of history 🏛️. But hey, with great friendship comes great music 🎶.
FEAR FACTORY recently announced a November 2026 U.S. tour with support from DARKEST HOUR and BROTALITY 📅. The “Cybernetic Domination” trek will kick off immediately after FEAR FACTORY’s upcoming co-headlining tour with Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD 🤡. Yeah, because that’s not a confusing tour name 🙄. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s live shows are always a testament to their high-energy performance and dedication to their fans 🤩.
Silvestro’s addition to FEAR FACTORY was officially announced in February 2023 📆. FEAR FACTORY played its first headlining concert with Silvestro and Webber on May 5, 2023 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California 📍. And the rest, as they say, is history 📚.
FEAR FACTORY’s latest album, the aforementioned “Aggression Continuum”, was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records 📆. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, featured Cazares, Heller, and Bell 🎸. Yeah, because that was a great album 🙄. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s discography is a testament to their innovative spirit and commitment to pushing the boundaries of heavy music 🤘.
In September 2020, Bell issued a statement officially announcing his departure from FEAR FACTORY, saying that he “cannot align” himself with someone whom he does not trust or respect, apparently referring to Cazares 🤷♂️. Wow, drama 🎭. But hey, that’s all in the past now 🙅♂️.
Bell later told Kerrang! magazine that his split with FEAR FACTORY had been a long time coming 🕰️. “It’s been on my mind for a while”, he said 🤔. “These lawsuits [over the rights to the FEAR FACTORY name] just drained me 📉. The egos 🤡. The greed 💸. Not just from bandmembers, but from the attorneys involved 📊. I just lost my love for it 💔”. Yeah, because that’s not a toxic work environment 🙄. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s music has always been a reflection of their passion and dedication to their craft 🎨.
Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral (courtesy of Nuclear Blast) 📸. Yeah, because we needed a photo credit 🙄. But seriously, FEAR FACTORY’s music is a testament to their enduring legacy and influence on the metal genre 🤘. So, stay tuned for more updates on their upcoming album and tour 📆. And remember, if you don’t like it, that’s your problem 🙄. 🤘🎸🔥
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