When most bands of this era were still insistent on the traditional death metal sound, Fear Factory proves on this lost gem that they were looking way ahead of the pack. It was intended to be the band’s first official release, but wasn’t released to the public until much later, in. They still sound just as powerful and unique as they did in 1991.Īnd anyone looking for the seeds of the late-'90s rap metal movement need look no further than 'Sufferage' to see where Robinson first captured this unique tension three years before he would apply it to Korn. Concrete is a demo album recorded by industrial metal band Fear Factory in 1991. Why amazing songs like 'Echoes of Innocence' and 'Dragged Down by the Weight of Existence' were left off the initial release is a mystery. This works in the band's favor much more than against it, although the drums are buried too far into the mix to be appreciated.īell sounds amazing here, jumping from the beautifully mournful moans on 'Echoes of Innocence' to a horrifying yelp on 'Self Immolation' that doesn't even sound human at times.īut this is the better album, coming off like a woefully lost Helmet/ Morbid Angel jam session more than a debut album from an unknown L.A. The discordant guitars, clear vocals, movie samples, and monstrously distorted bass are the primary elements of the disc, taking away Richardson's insistence on chunky guitars and strong percussion. In what would be the very first album he ever helmed, Robinson's approach takes some of the sludge out of the mix and brings up the elements that keep it vital and interesting. Produced by a young Ross Robinson, this is an important record for both artists. Produced by Colin Richardson ( Carcass, Napalm Death), that album was the necessary tool that would set the pace for the remainder of their career.īut the first album they ever recorded was actually Concrete, a much different beast than the record that they became known for. Soul of a New Machine, Fear Factory's first nationally released album, introduced them to the metal world as a brutally heavy death metal act with a few post-hardcore touches.

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