Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares has revealed significant changes coming to the band’s sound on their upcoming album. He shared details about the musical direction in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Cazares addressed expectations about the new material. He emphasized that fans should prepare for a departure from the band’s classic sound.
“Don’t expect ‘Demanufacture’ Part 2,” Cazares said. “This new album is taking its own identity.”
The guitarist explained the technical changes that will define the new sound.
“First of all we are tuned 4 steps lower than ‘Demanufacture’,” he continued. “So that alone totally changes the sound.”
The upcoming album marks a notable shift for Fear Factory. It moves away from the sound that defined their acclaimed 1995 release “Demanufacture.”
This sonic evolution comes at a pivotal time for the band. They navigate significant lineup changes and prepare for a major milestone celebration.
The new record will be Fear Factory’s first with vocalist Milo Silvestro, who replaced classic frontman Burton C. Bell in 2021. Metal Injection reported this lineup change. The album also features drummer Pete Webber, who joined the band in 2023. This adds another layer of evolution to Fear Factory’s sound alongside Cazares’ tuning changes.
Metal Injection confirmed the album is scheduled for release on August 29, 2025. The band was able to prioritize completing the record after their planned tour with Coal Chamber was cancelled due to health issues affecting Coal Chamber’s frontman. This allowed Fear Factory to focus entirely on finalizing their new material.
The band moves forward with their evolved sound. They will simultaneously honor their past. Blabbermouth revealed that Fear Factory will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their influential “Demanufacture” album on a European festival tour in summer 2025. They will perform the classic album in its entirety.
This dual approach allows the band to satisfy longtime fans with a nostalgic celebration. It simultaneously introduces their new musical direction. The contrast between performing “Demanufacture” in full and releasing an album tuned four steps lower than that classic record highlights the dramatic evolution Fear Factory is embracing in their latest chapter.
