Raymond Herrera
Drummer and songwriter for Fear Factory
Born
December 18th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent drummer and songwriter, contributions to the metal genre include significant work with the band Fear Factory. Established a distinctive sound through technical drumming and innovative songwriting. The group gained recognition in the 1990s for blending heavy metal with industrial music. This individual helped shape the band's iconic album 'Demanufacture', which is often cited as a landmark release in the genre.
Played drums on 'Demanufacture'
Contributed to the band's 'Obsolete'
Participated in collaboration with various artists
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