Bands & artists like Fear Factory

If you like Fear Factory, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Strapping Young Lad

Strapping Young Lad

Their blend of extreme metal with industrial elements and chaotic energy mirrors Fear Factory's intense sound.

death metal industrial metal progressive metal
Ministry

Ministry

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Known for their aggressive fusion of industrial and metal, Ministry shares a similar rhythmic precision and dark atmosphere.

industrial metal thrash metal
Static-X

Static-X

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Combining industrial metal with groove-laden riffs, Static-X captures the same driving force and mechanical feel found in Fear Factory.

industrial metal nu metal
Godflesh

Godflesh

Their heavy use of industrial soundscapes and slow, grinding riffs resonate well with Fear Factory's sonic palette.

industrial metal sludge metal
Soulfly

Soulfly

With a mix of groove metal and tribal influences, Soulfly's rhythmic intensity aligns closely with the energetic drive of Fear Factory.

groove metal thrash metal
Kreator

Kreator

As a pioneer in thrash metal, their aggressive riffs and complex song structures offer a similar intensity to Fear Factory's work.

thrash metal
Machine Head

Machine Head

Their heavy grooves and melodic elements create a powerful sound that parallels the rhythmic aggression of Fear Factory.

alternative metal groove metal thrash metal
Demon Hunter

Demon Hunter

Their blend of melodic death metal with industrial influences provides a comparable tension and heaviness to Fear Factory's music.

Christian metal alternative metal groove metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Fear Factory?

Artists similar to Fear Factory include Strapping Young Lad, Ministry, Static-X and Godflesh. Each shares elements of Fear Factory's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Fear Factory?

Fear Factory is primarily known for death metal, industrial metal and groove metal. Layers of churning guitars drive forward with rhythmic precision, punctuated by explosive shifts that create a relentless tension throughout.

Where should I start if I like Fear Factory?

If you enjoy Fear Factory, start with Strapping Young Lad — their album "City" is a great entry point. Their blend of extreme metal with industrial elements and chaotic energy mirrors Fear Factory's intense sound.