Fear Factory Has Been Forced to Cancel Their first Date of Their Tour with Static-X Due to Snow

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Fear Factory has been forced to cancel its appearance tonight (Saturday, February 25) at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California with Static-x on the Rise of the Machines Tour.


Earlier today, Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares released the following statement via social media: “Due to extreme weather conditions here in California FEAR FACTORY will not make the first show on the ‘Rise Of The Machine’ tour at the Fillmore in San Francisco We tried everything we could but the California Highway Patrol permitted anyone from driving through the ‘Grape Vine’ Tejón Pass for safety reasons. We apologies to anyone who bought tickets to see us but I promise ‘We Will Be Back’. We will link back up on the tour w/ @staticxofficial in Portland Oregon see u there.”

 

Just ahead of their tour with Static-X this week, Fear Factory has just announced their new singer. His name is Milo Silvestro from Italy. He comes from a Rome band called Dead Channel. He was found through the band’s Facebook fan page where he posted various vocal covers.

In a statement released by the band today”
THE MACHINE WILL RISE
It’s time to introduce the world to our new vocalist, Milo Silvestro. The search was long and meticulous, but I know for sure we got the right guy.
It is a big week for us in Fear Factory as we make our final preparations for our return to the live stage touring across the US beginning February 25th on the “Rise Of The Machine” tour. We can’t wait to get out on the road and start kicking some ass.
“This is a huge opportunity for me, I’ve been a fan of the band for many years and it feels very surreal but I’m excited to be part of it. I know I have some massive shoes to fill but I’m here to do it in the best way possible and give justice to the vocal legacy of this legendary band.” – Milo Silvestro

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s the video Fear Factory released introducing their new singer.

 

Check out our recent interview with Dino:

INTERVIEW: Dino Cazares of Fear Factory – “Recoded” Track-By-Track Breakdown

 

The “Rise of the Machine North American Tour” supporting Static X, with Dope, Mushroomhead, Twiztid, and more begins February 24th in San Francisco.