may contain original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references. Statements consisting only of original research may be removed. More details may be available on the talk page. (July 2008) Fear Factory Fear Factory live in Adelaide on the Australian Big Day Out 2010. Band members (from left-to-right) include Byron Stroud, Gene Hoglan, Burton C. Bell, and Dino Cazares. Background information Origin Los Angeles, California, United States Genres Industrial metal, groove metal, thrash metal. Death metal early Years active 1989–2002, 2003–2006, 2009–present Labels Roadrunner, Candlelight Associated acts Brujeria, Asesino, Ascension of the Watchers, Arkaea, Zimmers Hole, Strapping Young Lad, Divine Heresy, Threat Signal, Phobia Website www.fearfactorymusic.com Members Burton C. Bell Dino Cazares Byron Stroud Gene Hoglan Past members Christian Olde Wolbers Raymond Herrera Andrew Shives Reynor Diego Fear Factory is an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal, groove metal, thrash metal and industrial metal. The resultant sound proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene from the mid-90s and onwards..