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Obsolete

Fear Factory · 1998

52 min · 11 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal

A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression exploring themes of technology and societal control.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • intense thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Obsolete' is Fear Factory's fourth studio album and follows their breakthrough record 'Demanufacture'. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending heavy metal with electronic elements, which would influence the industrial metal genre significantly.
Stylistic neighbors
Strapping Young Lad· Ministry· Static-X

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shock 4:58
  • 2 Edgecrusher 3:40
  • 3 Smasher/Devourer 5:34
  • 4 Securitron [Police State 2000] 5:47
  • 5 Descent 4:37
  • 6 Hi‐Tech Hate 4:34
  • 7 Freedom or Fire 5:11
  • 8 Obsolete 3:52
  • 9 Resurrection 6:36
  • 10 Timelessness 4:09
  • 11 Cars 3:38

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