Burton C. Bell on Angst Fabrik: “There Was One Fear Factory”

Ex-Fear Factory bassist/vocalist Christian Olde Wolbers has unveiled a new project, Angst Fabrik, aimed at channeling elements of Fear Factory‘s signature sound. The project’s name, which translates roughly to “Fear Factory” in German, has sparked intrigue among fans of the gold-certified industrial metal band.

While Fear Factory continues forward with guitarist Dino Cazares as the sole remaining member from the band’s classic era—currently working on their first album with vocalist Milo Silvestro—Wolbers’ new endeavor has drawn speculation. His recent reunion with former Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell just days before announcing Angst Fabrik led some to wonder whether Bell might be involved.

However, in a recent interview with Sense Music Media, Bell clarified his stance, distancing himself from Wolbers’ new band:

“‘Angst Fabrik.’ It’s how Germans say Fear Factory. And we came across that—we played a venue called Angst Fabrik in Germany years ago. But I saw Christian at NAMM. And we spoke and hugged, and it was good to run into him. I’m glad to see that he is doing well. But I don’t really think anything about it [laughs], about what he is doing. I mean, more power to him. But there’s really only one Fear Factory. There was one Fear Factory, I should say that.”

Bell also reflected on his time with Fear Factory, stating, “I’m proud of everything I did in Fear Factory. We did some really great music. We did a couple boners here and there, but they all can’t be winners.”

Given Bell’s contentious split from Fear Factory in 2020, his remarks serve as yet another subtle jab at the band’s current state under Cazares.

[Via Blabbermouth]

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