Month: October 2007

Any metal head who paid any mind the scene of the last two decades knows the name Dino Cazares. Cazares gave FEAR FACTORY their chunky guitar sound in the ‘90s and early part of this decade. He also played guitar in the Mexican drug cartel concept band, BRUJERIA. Dino left FEAR FACTORY, a group he co-founded, after the release of their worst album—the horridly nu metal, “Digimortal.” Shortly after his departure from FF, he formed the death/grind project, ASESINO. The said group was a step up in heaviness from his former band. ASESINO’s was also a return to this Hispanic roots, penning all songs in Spanish. Perhaps it was due to the non-English lyrics, lack of big label or just the fact their music is too heavy for his former fans, whether a result of all these factors or just one, ASESINO never found the wide-spread appeal of his former outfit.

Recently, Cazares released “Bleed the Fifth” from his newest incarnation known as DIVINE HERESY. “Bleed the Fifth” finds the perfect balance of melody and brutality, promising to lure back a strong fan base and find acceptance as one of the top albums of 2007. Vocalist Tommy Vext shifts his voice into many styles, screaming his voice box out or singing with an impassioned, clean-toned eloquence. Drummer Tim Yeung is no newcomer to the scene. He hit the skins for such celebrated death metal acts as VITAL REMAINS, NILE and HATE ETERNAL. The last two years he has earned the title as “The World’s Fasted Drummer,” having won the contest in 2006 and this year.

After only a couple months since their first studio release, DIVINE HERESY has already joined a major tour with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, SHADOWS FALL and the headliner, STATIC-X. Although singer Vext recently injured his foot and requires crutches, the determined front man hobbles around the stage, never disappointing their fans with an injury-related cancellation. Before hitting the stage in Dallas, Texas, Cazares and newly acquired bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE) set aside a few minutes to speak with Metal Centre.