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\nFEAR FACTORY today reveals cover and package details for their forthcoming new album, The Industrialist. Set for North American release on June 5, The Industrialist is a conceptual record based around a story written by vocalist Burton C. Bell. Lyrics to the album\u2019s ten songs divulge the narrative as discussed recently by Bell with Decibel Magazine. The album\u2019s artwork was created by American designer Anthony Clarkson with additional direction from the band. The album will be available on three formats \u2013 standard CD, a limited edition deluxe digi-book (featuring two additional songs), and 180-gram double vinyl.<\/p>\n
Bell notes, \u201cthe protagonist (The Industrialist) is the incarnation of all industries in the form of an automaton. The mechanical, technological, and scientific advances through the industrial age led to the creation of The Industrialist. In the story, the automaton becomes sentient as it collects memories with each passing day. Through observation and learning, it gains the will to exist. What was meant to help man, will eventually be man\u2019s demise.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Industrialist again pairs FEAR FACTORY with producer Rhys Fulber. Mixed by Greg Reely (Paradise Lost\/Skinny Puppy), with additional tracking by Logan Mader (Gojira\/Divine Heresy), the album is the second written by Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares since reuniting in 2009 after a seven year split. Cazares says, \u201ccollaborating with Burton again on the new album was like magic. Everything just fell into place naturally. It felt good to recapture the true sound of FEAR FACTORY, taking it back to where it all started while raising it to new levels.\u201d Regarding Fulber Cazares notes, \u201cRhys has been our secret member,\u201d shares Cazares. \u201cHe is the one producer who has been able to understand what we have been trying to accomplish from the beginning and has opened our eyes to new things without sacrificing our original sound. His production and keyboard talents has made FEAR FACTORY stand out amongst the many bands of our genre.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Industrialist follows the 2010 release of Mechanize. Widely regarded, the album was the first release from FEAR FACTORY in six years. Mechanize debuted on Billboard\u2019s Top 100 album chart week of release and topped CMJ\u2019s Loud Rock radio chart as programmers embraced the band\u2019s triumphant return. Sirus XM and Headbangers Ball\u2019s host Jose Mangin noted, \u201cafter Mechanize dominated 2010 as Liquid Metal\u2019s Album Of The Year, North America is chompin\u2019 at the bit to get an ear full of new FEAR FACTORY. I have no doubt that FEAR FACTORY are going to kick our collective asses in 2012.\u201d<\/p>\n
Album artwork for The Industrialist can be viewed above.
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\nThe Industrialist Track Listing:<\/p>\n
1. The Industrialist<\/p>\n
2. Recharger<\/p>\n
3. New Messiah<\/p>\n
4. God Eater<\/p>\n
5. Depraved Mind Murder<\/p>\n
6. Virus of Faith<\/p>\n
7. Difference Engine<\/p>\n
8. Dissemble<\/p>\n
9. Religion is Flawed Because Man is Flawed<\/p>\n
10. Human Augmentation<\/p>\n
11. Blush Response (Difference Engine) *<\/p>\n
12. Landfill *<\/p>\n
* (available on deluxe digi-book only)
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FEAR FACTORY\u2019s first tour dates since 2011 kick off with four performances in South America, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, before starting American dates in San Antonio on May 1. In support will be Shadows Fall, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. The complete list of dates are:
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\n5\/01\/2012 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX<\/p>\n
5\/02\/2012 Trees \u2013 Dallas, TX<\/p>\n
5\/03\/2012 Scout Bar \u2013 Houston, TX<\/p>\n
5\/05\/2012 State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL<\/p>\n
5\/06\/2012 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL<\/p>\n
5\/07\/2012 Masquerade \u2013 Altanta, GA<\/p>\n
5\/09\/2012 Ziggy\u2019s – Winston-Salem, NC<\/p>\n
5\/10\/2012 Theater of Living Arts \u2013 Philadelphia, PA<\/p>\n
5\/11\/2012 Wally\u2019s Pub – Hamton Beach, NH<\/p>\n
5\/12\/2012 Sonar \u2013 Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n
5\/13\/2012 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY<\/p>\n
5\/15\/2012 McGuffy\u2019s House of Rock \u2013 Dayton, OH<\/p>\n
5\/16\/2012 The Crofoot Ballroom \u2013 Pontiac, MI<\/p>\n
5\/17\/2012 Bottom Lounge \u2013 Chicago, IL<\/p>\n
5\/19\/2012 Summit Music Hall \u2013 Denver, CO<\/p>\n
5\/21\/2012 Ace of Spade \u2013 Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n
5\/22\/2012 Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n