in a new interview with heavy new york, factory of terror guitarist Dino Casares Talking about the band’s plans for recording and touring in the coming months, he said: “We are actually going on tour starting in late February. STATIC-X, traveling all over the United States. With 42 shows in 52 days, a long touring schedule awaits.
“We are currently working on a new record — pre-production — so look for something new later,” he continued. And we are going to tour. [FEAR FACTORY‘s latest album, 2021’s] “Aggression Continuum” As I said, starting in February. And we can’t wait to play those songs live. ”
last month, Casares Said “Justa Show” that factory of terror Fans will have to wait a few more months to find out the identity of his band’s new singer.
“factory of terror Singers and music come just before [group’s North American] and tour STATIC-X“The end of February is our first show, so we’ll be releasing a single and a singer right before that. And boom — on the road.”
according to Dinohe is new factory of terror 1 year as a vocalist. “It’s just a lot of development,” he said. “Look, factory of terror We need to make sure it is correct as it is valuable to many people.
“I wanted to release some tracks with the singer a while ago, but there was nothing behind it. There was no tour or anything like that.” I want to do it.So you do some work.And I didn’t want to release his name too soon.I want you to do it with me.”
This February, Yuan night rage singer Anthony Hamalainenfailed to audition for the vocalist slot factory of terrorclaimed new in an interview FF The front man is “Italian”.
in April, Dino Said “Garza Podcast” that new factory of terror The singer is ready to deal with the inevitable backlash from some fans once his identity is revealed. “When it comes to talent, they very Ready. But ‘ready to tour’ is quite different. Hopefully… well, the people we’ve toured with don’t tour like we do. For example, a full US tour can be anywhere from 4 weeks for him to 6 weeks for him. Then we fly to Europe for another four to five weeks, then fly back to America for another tour, then fly to South America, go to Australia for a few more weeks, spend a few more weeks there, and then plan for next year. Can stand. I think the other thing is that when this person is announced they have to be able to handle all the criticism. “Well, I didn’t hear that bart.’ Of course not.I want this person…they actually sound like bart —they can handle all the old stuff bart —but as far as moving forward, we want them to have their own identity. factory of terror — sure — but I want this person to have his own identity. ”
pressed about what happened Burton leave factory of terror, Dino “Good question. It left us financially crippled — personally too — and I just believe he lost interest. factory of terror It’s like…he’s one of those people who say “shit”. came out. I quit. Fuck you. He doesn’t come across as a fighter — as someone who turns out to be like a “damn.” we have experienced it. Get it done and keep going. I mean, I left the door open for a while for him to get back into the band, and he pretty much said, “Fuck me.” Raymond [Herrera, former FEAR FACTORY drummer] When Christian [Olde Wolbers, former FEAR FACTORY bassist] – Everyone. Fuck everyone.
“I’m not going to push it” Dino Added. “I’m not trying to push him. Fans ask me all the time: ‘Hey, call him. Just call him. Well, he said when he left.’ He didn’t exactly leave on the phone if you saw that. He left quite bitterly. It’s pretty much everywhere. [any] something like that.
“Some people want a change in their lives, but some fans can’t take it. Fans say, ‘He was a singer for 30 years. Come back.'” That was his decision. I didn’t kick him out. Nobody let him go.
Asked about his previous comments about being open to hiring female vocalists. factory of terror, Dino Said what i want to do tv: “It certainly did. I auditioned for some women and it didn’t work out. It wasn’t because they were women or for that reason. It was because I wanted to pick the best person for the position.” man.”
Dino He also referred to last year’s statement that he wanted to “challenge a stranger.” factory of terrorHe said: ‘Well, it wasn’t like me that’s all I’m looking for someone I don’t know.I was looking for various [types of singers]Sure, if that guy, or girl, turned out to be someone no one knew about, I gave them that shot, yeah, great. I was open to all of that, I say. It was open to men, women, known and unknown. ”
September 2020, Bell made a statement officially announced his retirement from the factory of terrorhe says, “I can’t get along” with someone he doesn’t trust or respect.
Bellthe exit of factory of terror came over two weeks later Casares launched go fund me campaign to support him with the production costs associated with the release of factory of terror‘s latest LP.
Bell was later told Kerrang! magazine he split factory of terror It’s been a long time. “It’s been on my mind for a while,” he said. “These lawsuits [over the rights to the FEAR FACTORY name] Just drained me. ego. greedy. Not only from the band members, but also from the lawyers involved. i lost my love for it.
“When factory of terror, it was always like “What?!”. You can only take so much. I think 30 years went by in the blink of an eye.those albums i made factory of terror Always there. I will always be part of it. I felt it was time to move forward. ”
October 2020, Dino issued a statement that he said Burton return to factory of terror It doesn’t “leave it open forever”.The guitarist also revealed Burton “lost his legal rights” to factory of terror “After a long legal battle” name Herrera When old wolvers“I had an opportunity to do something right. It felt like getting a full name was the right thing for both of us. factory of terrorto make more records and tour,” he said. “So sad to hear he’s decided to quit.
“Aggression Continuum” Released in June 2021. Records of nuclear explosionsLPs recorded mainly in 2017 are Casares When Bell alongside the drummer Mike Heller.