Burton C. Bell verlässt FEAR FACTORY / Dino sieht Chance für neuen Sänger

Nach reiflicher Überlegung sei er zu dem Entschluss gekommen, "sich nicht jemandem anschließen zu können, dem er weder vertaue, noch respektiere", schreibt der Sänger auf seiner Homepage.

Mit dem Angriff dürfte niemand anderes als Gitarrist Dino Cazares gemeint sein, der erst kürzlich eine Crowdfunding-Kampagne gestartet hat, um neu entstandene Kosten für die Produktion eines in den Startlöchern stehenden FEAR FACTORY-Albums decken zu können. Wie anschließend bekannt wurde, war das Vorgehen nicht mit Burton abgesprochen, der dem Gitarristen vorwarf, sich bereichern zu wollen, was der in zahlreichen Social-Media-Postings via Twitter und Facebook bestritt.

Hier der komplette Wortlaut von Burton C. Bell zu seinem Ausstieg bei FEAR FACTORY:

"I consider myself a private person, preferring to keep my personal business to myself and trusted loved ones. I make my public statements with thoughtful intent, never deviating from the truth, in spite of the consistent series of dishonest representations and unfounded accusations from past and present band members; a toxic drama I choose to not be part of.

The past several years have been profoundly agonizing, with these members bleeding my passion with depraved deceit. As a direct consequence of their greed, these three have dragged me through the unjust, judicial system, resulting in the legal attrition that has financially crippled me. In the end, these three members have taken possession of my principal livelihood. However, they will never take my 30-year legacy as the beating heart of the machine. A legacy that no other member, past or present, can ever claim.

So, it is after considerable, contemplative soul searching that I have come to the realization that I cannot align myself with someone whom I do not trust, nor respect. Therefore, I am announcing to my fans my departure from Fear Factory, to focus all my energy and attention toward the continuing Erfolg for Ascension of The Watchers, and all my future endeavors.

I am very proud of the Ascension of The Watchers’ latest album, APOCRYPHA. The writing and recording process for APOCRYPHA has been a truly cathartic and artistic journey of exploration and growth for me. Reigniting my passions for my writing, allowing my music to flourish, enabling my soul to soar, saving me from the real hell that engulfed a significant part of my daily life. Collaborating with talented, kindred spirits has truly created an inspirational environment of support and mutual respect, a spirit I have missed for a very long time.

I would like to thank all of my fans for their continued support throughout my career. I am very proud of my achievements, but, it is time for me to move forward. Now I look to the future with open eyes, open mind and open heart, as my artistic path strives for even greater Erfolg in music, writing and my art. It’s true, “the end is always the beginning”. The soul is free from the machine.

- Burton C. Bell"

Gitarrist Cazares: FEAR FACTORY lebt weiter, Chance für neuen Sänger

Dino Cazares kommentierte die Neuigkeiten auf Twitter mit dem Statement, er sehe es "als wirklich große Möglichkeit, jemand anderem eine Chance zu geben". FEAR FACTORY seien am Leben, ungeachter aller negativer Kommentare von Ex-Bandmitgliedern.

You may not see it now but u will see it in the near future. I look at this as a really big opportunity to give someone else a chance . FF are alive and well despite all the Negative comments coming from the exband members. https://t.co/5uvJj8RE0Y

— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) September 29, 2020

 
Nach jahrelanger Funkstille und Rechtsstreitigkeiten bezüglich des Namens FEAR FACTORY dürfte das Kapitel zumindest mit Burton C. Bell nun endgültig geschlossen sein – auch wenn er auf dem kommenden Album (VÖ ist laut Cazares nach wie vor geplant für 2021) noch als Sänger zu hören sein wird.