Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares recently shared one of his most embarrassing onstage experiences. He recounted an awkward wardrobe malfunction that occurred while opening for Ozzy Osbourne, as revealed in an interview with Metalshop.
The guitarist was asked about the most bizarre thing that had ever happened to him while performing on stage.
“One of the most embarrassing moments that I had was one time I was playing opening up for Ozzy,” Cazares said. “This was in the United States. And some of my family members were in the crowd watching the show and I was headbanging, going crazy, and my button on my shorts broke and I didn’t notice.”
Cazares continued performing unaware of the wardrobe malfunction. The situation quickly escalated.
“And my shorts slipped down and of course my thing was sticking out,” he continued. “That was one of the most embarrassing moments of my time. But luckily I ran back to the side of the stage and my guitar tech had some gaff tape and he put tape around my shorts so it’ll stay up. But I didn’t stop playing just so you know.”
The embarrassing incident occurred in front of both his family members and while supporting metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. Despite this, Cazares maintained his professionalism and continued his performance throughout the ordeal.
This anecdote highlights the unpredictable nature of live performances. Cazares has experienced this throughout his extensive career in metal music.
Wikipedia noted that Cazares is well known for being a key figure in industrial metal. He serves not only as Fear Factory’s guitarist and co-founder but also through his work with other bands like Divine Heresy, Asesino, and Brujeria. His technical innovations have significantly influenced the metal genre, particularly through his pioneering use of seven and eight-string guitars in heavy music.
The guitarist’s commitment to his craft extends beyond just equipment choices. Fear Factory’s official biography revealed that Cazares helped popularize the use of digital amp modeling processors in metal music. This added technical innovation to his aggressive playing style. This technological approach has become a hallmark of Fear Factory’s sound and has influenced countless metal bands that followed.
Cazares has faced significant changes in his band’s lineup in recent years. Recent reports indicated that he recently experienced some lineup changes in Fear Factory. He became the sole original member after the departure of singer Burton C. Bell. The band is reportedly working on new material with a new vocalist yet to be announced.
This marks a new chapter in Cazares’ continuing influential career in metal. It indicates his resilience and commitment despite challenges both on and off stage. His ability to maintain professionalism during embarrassing moments, as demonstrated in the Ozzy Osbourne incident, reflects the same dedication that has kept him at the forefront of industrial metal for decades.
