Archetype

Fear Factory

About Archetype

"Archetype" is a song by American heavy metal band Fear Factory, released from the album of the same title. The single was released on the same day as the album itself, on April 19, 2004. It is the fifth track of the album and was also included on the MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Vol. 2 compilation in September 2004. Months prior to the release of Fear Factory's studio album, however, an exclusive remix of "Archetype" was included on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Album in November 2003. This version features a more electronic sound and softer ending. A music video was produced for the song and was featured on TV programs such as MTV2's Headbangers Ball upon release. Much like the song it represents, the video is presented in a powerfully epic manner. 


Year:
2004
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You must never forget
The essence of your spark.
All of that which defines you
Is the essence of you blood.

The infection has been removed,
The soul of this machine has improved.
The infection has been removed,
The soul of this machine has improved.

Look into my eyes
And tell me what you see.
Someone real, this is real,
What you wish to be.

You must never forget
To modernize performance.
Malignancies on the system
Will handicap, slow up and rust.

The infection has been removed,
The soul of this machine has improved.
The infection has been removed,
The soul of this machine has improved.

Look into my eyes
And tell me what you see.
Someone real, this is real,
What you wish to be.

F*ck!

Can you see?
Can you see?

Look into my eyes
And tell me what you see.
Someone real, this is real,
What you wish to be.

Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]
Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]
Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]
Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]
Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]
Open your eyes [open your eyes, open your eyes]

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Fear Factory

Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band that formed in 1989 and has released eight full-length albums. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, frequenting industrial metal with flavors of death metal, groove metal, and thrash metal. Fear Factory proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene in the mid- to late-1990s. Fear Factory disbanded in March 2002 following some internal disputes, but reformed later that year without founding member Dino Cazares, adding bassist Byron Stroud, and casting then-bassist Christian Olde Wolbers as guitarist. more »

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Written by: BURTON C. BELL, CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS, RAYMOND HERRERA

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Archetype" is a song by the American heavy metal band Fear Factory from their fifth studio album, also titled "Archetype."
Release Date
The "Archetype" album and song was officially released on April 20, 2004.
Label
The album and the song "Archetype" were released under the record label Liquid 8.
Chart Performance
"Archetype" peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, showing its popularity during the time of its release.
Band Line-up
The line-up of Fear Factory during the production of “Archetype” was Burton C. Bell (vocals), Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar), Byron Stroud (bass), and Raymond Herrera (drums).
Album Theme
The album "Archetype" is known for its blending of aggressive styles with melodic interludes, and the song "Archetype" exemplifies this approach.
Video Game Soundtrack
The song "Archetype" was used in the racing video game "Juiced" released in 2005.
Transition Phase
The “Archetype” album represents a transition phase for Fear Factory, as it marked the reintroduction of vocalist Burton C. Bell following his departure during the recording of their previous album.
Popular Among Fans
Despite the changes in the band’s line-up, "Archetype" remains one of the fans' favorite Fear Factory songs because of its aggressive sound and raw energy.
Critic Review
The song "Archetype" along with its corresponding album were praised by critics for its intense performances and complex songwriting structure, marking it as a quintessential Fear Factory song.

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