Fear Factory is an influential industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California, known for pioneering a mechanical, cybernetic sound blending death metal, thrash, and electronic elements. Formed in 1989, the band gained recognition with albums like Demanufacture (1995) and Obsolete (1998), featuring a signature mix of aggressive riffs, machine-like drumming, and clean/melodic vocals juxtaposed with harsh growls. Their futuristic, dystopian themes explore man vs. machine narratives, influencing countless bands in metal’s evolution.