Fear Factory - Mechanize
Who gives a fuck about Fear Factory in 2010? No one relevant actually, but in reality a lot of people do by Extreme Music’s standards. I loved Soul of a New Machine, in essence a Death Metal album possessed by Streetcleaner’s ghost, but was repulsed by the Industrial Pantera vibe of Demanufacture (everyone’s favorite, go figure). However, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit they rebounded nicely with Obsolete, finally trademarking their own heavy sound with strokes of Pop Metal genius (“Resurrection” is a fucking brilliant song). Digimortal had its moments, but the band fell apart shortly thereafter due to petty inner turmoil. Booting founding guitarist Dino Cazares turned out to be a pretty bad idea, as the music suffered greatly in his absence. Which leads us to the present and the return of big Dino, exit Olde-Wolbers and drum god Raymond Herrera? I think this is all over pussy. Isn’t it always? But who cares? Enter drum god Gene fucking Hoglan! The drummer extraordinaire for hire is now pounding skins for Fear Factory and mimicking the Herrera style with ease. Perhaps even perfecting it further, as his presence on standout cut “Powershifter” is immediately felt with brute force. As with any Fear Factory album, expect filler, but the band sound rejuvenated, refocused, and perhaps heavier than ever.
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