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Concrete

Fear Factory · 1991

41 min · 16 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal

A relentless barrage of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression defines Fear Factory's brutal sonic landscape.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys short, intense listening sessions wave-like pacing fluctuations
Context
Concrete is Fear Factory's debut album, released in January 1991, marking the band's introduction to the metal scene. At this point, they were establishing their unique blend of death metal with industrial elements, setting the stage for their future influence on the genre.
If you like
death metal, industrial metal, groove metal

Concrete is an album by Fear Factory, released in 1991. A relentless barrage of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression defines Fear Factory's brutal sonic landscape. Concrete is significant for its pioneering fusion of death metal and industrial sounds, which laid the groundwork for the nu-metal movement that emerged in the late '90s. The album garnered critical attention, influencing a generation of heavy music artists and solidifying Fear Factory's role as innovators within extreme metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Concrete sound like?

A relentless barrage of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression defines Fear Factory's brutal sonic landscape. Rooted in death metal and industrial metal.

What makes Concrete by Fear Factory notable?

Concrete is significant for its pioneering fusion of death metal and industrial sounds, which laid the groundwork for the nu-metal movement that emerged in the late '90s. The album garnered critical attention, influencing a generation of heavy music artists and solidifying Fear Factory's role as innovators within extreme metal. Concrete is Fear Factory's debut album, released in January 1991, marking the band's introduction to the metal scene. At this point, they were establishing their unique blend of death metal with industrial elements, setting the stage for their future influence on the genre.

Who is Concrete for?

Concrete works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, intense listening sessions and wave-like pacing fluctuations.

How many songs are on Concrete?

Concrete has 16 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·41:40

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

  • 1 Big God / Raped Souls Standout 2:37
  • 2 Arise Above Oppression 1:57
  • 3 Concrete 2:28
  • 4 Crisis Standout 3:33
  • 5 Escape Confusion 4:08
  • 6 Sangre de niños 2:03
  • 7 Soulwomb 2:33
  • 8 Echoes of Innocence 3:04
  • 9 Dragged Down by the Weight of Existence 2:42
  • 10 Deception 0:29
  • 11 Desecrate 2:38
  • 12 Suffer Age 3:45
  • 13 Anxiety 1:39
  • 14 Self Immolation 2:33
  • 15 Piss Christ Standout 2:41
  • 16 Ulceration 2:43

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 40 sec