FEAR FACTORY - Bassist MATT DEVRIES Quit To "Focus On My Kids"
May 4, 2015, 9 years ago
"For those that haven't already heard, I've decided to step down as bass player of Fear Factory," states Matt Devries (who previously played guitar in Chimaira). "The main reason being to simply take some time off of the road and focus on my kids. I couldn't think of anyone better to take my place then Tony (Campos). He's a good friend and great bass player!Thank you to all Fear Factory fans. You guys have been amazing and made the past three years a blast! Thank you as well to Dino, Burt, and Mike for a great ride, and some memorable / incredible shows! None of which could have happened without our amazing road crew, Wedge, Jerry, Justin, Sarah... you guys rule! Music is my passion, so this won't be the last time you see me."
Fear Factory has also commented on their lineup change by saying, "We’re really sad to see Matt Devries go, but we totally respect his decision. The past 3 plus years have been beyond amazing. We've known Matt for a very long time and we’ve gone through a lot together so we will always be friends. We wish him the best of luck on his future endeavors."
Catch Fear Factory live at the following shows:
July
4 - Vainstream Rockfest - Münster, Germany
5 - Tivolivredenburg - Utrecht, Netherlands
7 - Le Splendid - Lille, France
8 - La Rodia - Besançon, France
10 - Rockharz Festival - Ballenstedt, Germany
11 - Barrak - Ostrava, Czech Republic
12 - Exit Festival - Novi Sad, Serbia
13 - Randall - Bratislava, Slovakia
15 - Conrad Sohm - Dornbirn, Austria
16 - Substage - Aglasterhausen, Germany
17 - Dour Festival - Dour, Belgium
18 - Resurrection Fest - Viveiro, Spain
20 - Metaldays - Tolmin, Slovenia
Fear Factory, who recently signed to Nuclear Blast Entertainment, officially began recording their new, as yet untitled album on November 10th, 2014. A winter 2015 release is expected. Monte Conner of Nuclear Blast - the man who initially signed FF to Roadrunner Records way back in 1990 - commented, "I have heard demos and trust me everyone, this will crush!"
