Mechanize cover

Mechanize

Fear Factory · 2010

56 min · 14 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal

A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and heavy metal aggression, embodying mechanized fury.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • dynamic progression throughout listening
  • cathartic release in moments
  • headphone detail hunting experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Mechanize' marked a significant return for Fear Factory after a four-year hiatus following 'Transgression'. This album redefined their sound with a renewed focus on the industrial metal elements that characterized their earlier works, coinciding with the reunification of founding members Burton C. Bell and Dino Cazares.
Stylistic neighbors
Strapping Young Lad· Ministry· Static-X

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mechanize 4:39
  • 2 Industrial Discipline 3:36
  • 3 Fear Campaign 4:52
  • 4 Powershifter 3:49
  • 5 Christploitation 4:56
  • 6 Oxidizer 3:42
  • 7 Controlled Demolition 4:22
  • 8 Designing the Enemy 4:52
  • 9 Metallic Division 1:28
  • 10 Final Exit 8:14
  • 11 Crash Test 3:41
  • 12 Big God (demo) 1:52
  • 13 Self Immolation (demo) 3:07
  • 14 Soul Wound (demo) 2:50

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