Fear Factory - Raymond Herrera Drummer History & Gear | MetalForge
Fear Factory, formed in Los Angeles in 1990, pioneered a mechanically precise industrial metal sound built around Raymond Herrera's innovative 'stop-go' double bass drumming.
Explore Fear Factory's industrial metal drumming legacy, from founding drummer Raymond Herrera's stop-go technique to the band's current lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for Fear Factory?
Pete Webber (also of Havok) has been the band's drummer since 2023, joining as a touring fill-in for Mike Heller before being confirmed full-time.
Did Raymond Herrera drum on every classic-era Fear Factory album?
Yes. Founding drummer Raymond Herrera recorded all six studio albums from Soul of a New Machine (1992) through Transgression (2005) before departing in 2006.
Why doesn't The Industrialist (2012) have a drummer credit?
No live drummer was used on that album; guitarist Dino Cazares and John Sankey programmed all the drum parts. The band's touring drummer at the time, Gene Hoglan, was not involved and left the band after learning about it.
Is Burton C. Bell still Fear Factory's singer?
No. Bell departed in September 2020 after losing a lawsuit over rights to the band name; Dino Cazares, the sole remaining original member, retained the trademark and the band continues with Milo Silvestro on vocals.
Who played drums on Fear Factory's "Soul of a New Machine"?
Raymond Herrera played drums on "Soul of a New Machine" (1992).
Who played drums on Fear Factory's "Aggression Continuum"?
Mike Heller played drums on "Aggression Continuum" (2021).