Question 1

Who is the drummer for Fear Factory?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Did Raymond Herrera drum on every classic-era Fear Factory album?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Founding drummer Raymond Herrera recorded all six studio albums from Soul of a New Machine (1992) through Transgression (2005) before departing in 2006.

Question 3

Why doesn't The Industrialist (2012) have a drummer credit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is Burton C. Bell still Fear Factory's singer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Who played drums on Fear Factory's "Soul of a New Machine"?

Accepted Answer

Raymond Herrera played drums on "Soul of a New Machine" (1992).

Question 6

Who played drums on Fear Factory's "Aggression Continuum"?

Accepted Answer

Mike Heller played drums on "Aggression Continuum" (2021).

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