Fear Factory at Download Festival 8/6/12

Cancer Bats were supposed to be the first band on stage at Download Festival, however, due to the appalling weather conditions the gates were opened late and their set was moved back, making Fear Factory the first band to grace the stage. Despite the weather, thousands of people stood in the rain and mud to watch the industrial band Fear Factory. Opening with ‘Shock’, they proved they have incredible guitars who have strong riffs to headbang along to. Burton C. Bell was very energetic front man and his screams very low pitched. The crowd seemed to enjoy ‘Linchpin’ the best, due to its almost dance-like rhythm and techno beats. All in all, they were a good opening band for the Donington rock and metal festival.