FEAR FACTORY – Genexus

US-based Fear Factory is cited often as an influence for many bands in the Death Metal/Heavy Thrash subgenres ever since their inception. Some 26 years later, Fear Factory’s set to release their 9^th studio album entitled Genexus, with the seemingly endless rotational door of bass players continuing to spin; stopping now on Tony Campos (Soulfly, Static X). Well, what can you say about Fear Factory? If you love the heavy side of Thrash with semi-shouted/semi-growled lyrics, then you’re likely to love this album. However, if you’re looking for clean, melodic lyrics without the ball-breaking crunch, then know to look elsewhere.