FEAR FACTORY in the early morning hours narrowly escaped fire that quickly engulfed their tour bus while in route to London. The fire reportedly stemmed from a back wheel tire before spreading throughout the double-decker coach.

Want the lowdown about the Fear Factory sound on the Jagermeister stage at Heavy MTL 2010? How about info on the new Vancouver-based band Burton is in with Byron Stroud, City of Fire? I’ll bet you’d never guess which group Burton first paid to see, plus you get to read about his favorite method of birth control. Well that’s only half accurate, but we do talk about the true nature of his soul and other fun stuff. Read on!

There will also be performances from supporting bands Prong, Silent Civilian and Thy Will Be Done as part of the “Fear Campaign” tour. There are some steps involved, so read on for complete instructions!

Each package contains a ticket to the show granting early admission, plus a T-shirt and other special items. VIP packages are available for each of the shows on the upcoming tour, also featuring Winds of Plague, Dirge Within and Periphery.

Rating: 4/5

Basically, the best thing ever happened to Fear Factory: Burton and Dino reconciled, and half of Strapping Young Lad was incorporated into the band’s strongest lineup to date. “Mechanize” easily rubs elbows with any of their definitive 90s output.

Man, you wanna talk about setting the record straight? Listen to this interview with guitarist Dino Cazares. The Fear Factory founder has reconciled with vocalist Burton C. Bell, and have reformed with one of the best damn rhythm sections anywhere, Byron Stroud and Gene Hoglan! Hear about the whole debacle with the FF name and what that Arkaea business is all about. Plus we dig deep into Dino’s fears, exploring what he has overcome and what he’ll never let happen again.