Shock (Fear Factory song) explained

Shock
Cover:Shockfearfactory.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Fear Factory
Album:Obsolete
Released:July 14, 1998
Genre:Heavy metal[1], industrial metal, nu metal
Length:4:50
Label:Roadrunner
Producer:
Prev Title:Dog Day Sunrise
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:Resurrection
Next Year:1998

"Shock" is a song by American industrial metal band Fear Factory. It was released as the lead single from their third album Obsolete (1998) and is the first track on the album. Its music was composed by guitarist Dino Cazares and drummer Raymond Herrera. The lyrics were written by vocalist Burton C. Bell. The introduction of a concept album, "Shock" introduces its protagonist, a political prisoner known only as Edgecrusher, who declares his personal mission to destroy the totalitarian society in which he lives.

The song was featured in the TV series Angel from season 2 episode 10 "Reunion".

Personnel

Fear Factory
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greg Prato . Obsolete Review by Greg Prato . . Shock kicks things off with the classic Fear Factory sound: mechanic heavy metal with vocals that morph from growls to hymn-like chants. . April 23, 2023.