NEW YORK (www.fearfactory.com) - After the success of FEAR FACTORY's latest release, ARCHETYPE, which sold over 122,000 copies within its year of release, the world has no choice but to eagerly anticipate the next FEAR FACTORY creation. Fear not, the wait won't be long. FEAR FACTORY are already working on their next release entitled Transgression tentatively due out August 23, 2005 on Trillion Records. Trillion is the new imprint from Liquid 8 Records and Entertainment founder and CEO, Mike Cattain, has created Trillion as a home for FEAR FACTORY and new bands seeking a creative haven grounded in growth. https://liquid8records.com
FEAR FACTORY will enter Track Record Studios in North Hollywood, California on May 5th, 2005 joined by Toby Wright (Alice In Chains, Korn, Metallica) who will produce along side with FEAR FACTORY this highly anticipated musical offering. 'We are all very, very excited about the collaboration with Toby,' says singer Burton C. Bell. In addition to Toby Wright there will be a list of all stars collaborating on Transgression such as bass player, Billy Gold of
Faith No More fame. Burton explains, 'Billy brings a different vibe to the music the way his bass lines move around the beat and drive the songs with a unique element' Billy will contribute to two songs; 'Echo Of My Scream' and 'Super Nova.' Other working titles for Transgression are:
Transgression
New Promise (co-written with Mark
Morton of Lamb of God)
Empire
540,000 Degrees Fahrenheit
'It's really cool to be writing a new record. We are all feeling very positive and it's moving quickly since we have overcome some major obstacles. Now we can work on a fucking great album. 2005 is the year of Transgression for FEAR FACTORY!' say Burton on the current outlook of the band.
You can get a preview of what's to come of Transgression when you play the new game, RAINBOW SIX LOCKDOWN, which features a track from Transgression entitled, "Lockdown", as well as scores created by FEAR FACTORY throughout the menus. Apart from contributing music to RAINBOW SIX LOCKDOWN, drummer Raymond Herrera's production company 3volution Productions, has produced the soundtrack to the Tom Clancy RAINBOW SIX LOCKDOWN game, which will include FEAR FACTORY tracks, and many other songs from various bands, to be released on Calvin/Trillion Records on August 3, 2005.
Fans will get to hear some of the new FEAR FACTORY tracks this summer on Dave Mustaine's GIGANTOUR. Christian Olde Wolbers, who will be slaying fans on the GIGANTOUR tour this summer with his new JACKSON signature series guitars and Krankenstein amps, states, 'We're really excited about doing a big summer tour - we haven't done that since we headlined the side stage of Ozzfest in '98. I'm happy to convert the older and young metal fans of the GIGANTOUR. Once again Dave has put together a slamming summer tour!' For more information on tour dates, you can visit www.fearfactory.com.
GIGANTOUR FEATURING FEAR FACTORY - TOUR DATES! After the success of FEAR FACTORY's latest release, ARCHETYPE, which sold over 122,000 copies within its year of release, the world has no choice but to eagerly anticipate the next FEAR FACTORY creation. Fear not, the wait won't be long. FEAR FACTORY are already working on their next release entitled Transgression tentatively due out August 23, 2005 on Trillion Records. Trillion is the new imprint from Liquid 8 Records and Entertainment founder and CEO, Mike Cattain, has created Trillion as a home for FEAR FACTORY and new bands seeking a creative haven grounded in growth. https://liquid8records.com
Fans will get to hear some of the new FEAR FACTORY tracks this summer on Dave Mustaine's GIGANTOUR. Christian Olde Wolbers, who will be slaying fans on the GIGANTOUR tour this summer with his new JACKSON signature series guitars and Krankenstein amps, states, 'We're really excited about doing a big summer tour - we haven't done that since we headlined the side stage of Ozzfest in '98. I'm happy to convert the older and young metal fans of the GIGANTOUR. Once again Dave has put together a slamming summer tour!'
Dave Mustaine handpicked the bands for GIGANTOUR, with a focus on musicianship. 'There are a few very successful tours out each summer and in order to be significant, I knew the first GIGANTOUR had to make an impact with top bands like
Dream Theater, FEAR FACTORY, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore.' Mustaine wanted to 'put together a festival that consisted of positive bands that play heavy music in a high energyenvironment.'
For more information on tour dates, you can visit www.fearfactory.com .
GIGANTOUR
Megadeth,
Dream Theater, FEAR FACTORY, Dillinger Escape Plan, Nevermore, Dry Kill Logic, Symphony X
07/21 Selland Arena- Fresno, CA
07/22
Thomas and Mack Arena- Las Vegas, NV
07/23 The Cove @ Cal Expo- Sacramento, CA
07/24 Chronical Pavillion- Concord, CA
07/30 Casino Anselmo- Tucson, AZ
08/02 Nokia Live- Dallas, TX
08/04 Concrete Street Amphitheatre- Corpus Christi, TX
08/06 Hard Rock Live- Orlando, FL
08/07 Sound Advice Amphitheatre- West Palm Beach, FL
08/10 DTE
Energy Amphitheatre- Detroit, MI
08/12 Tweeter Center- Chicago, IL
08/19 Civic Center- Portland, ME
08/20 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre- Manchester, NH
08/23 Jones Beach Amphitheater- Wantagh, NY
08/24 PNC Bank Arts Center- Holmdel, NJ
08/26 Bank of
America Pavilion- Boston, MA
09/02 Bell Centre- Montreal, QC
09/03 Molson Amphitheatre- Toronto, ON
