Archetype
Fear Factory · 2004
59 min · 13 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal
Mechanical rhythms and aggressive riffs intertwine with dystopian themes, creating a relentless industrial metal experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless energy throughout
- dystopian themes for introspection
- mechanical rhythms drive focus
- aggressive riffs for empowerment
- in-order listening for full impact
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer light, uplifting sounds
- seek immediate emotional gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 19, 2004, 'Archetype' is Fear Factory's sixth studio album and marks their return after a three-year hiatus following the release of 'Digimortal'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating lineup changes, with Burton C. Bell and Dino Cazares reuniting to revitalize their sound amidst personal and professional challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strapping Young Lad· Ministry· Static-X
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slave Labor 3:53
- 2 Cyberwaste 3:17
- 3 Act of God 5:08
- 4 Drones 5:02
- 5 Archetype 4:35
- 6 Corporate Cloning 4:24
- 7 Bite the Hand That Bleeds 4:08
- 8 Undercurrent 4:04
- 9 Default Judgement 5:23
- 10 Bonescraper 4:11
- 11 Human Shields 5:15
- 12 Ascension 7:04
- 13 School 2:38
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