EP 229 Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers)

In this dynamic and heartfelt episode of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Burton C. Bell — the iconic voice behind Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers, and countless collaborations with legends like Geezer Butler and Max Cavalera.

Burton opens up about his musical evolution, the emotional weight of live performance, and the freedom he's found as an independent artist. From vinyl dreams to Australian tour prep and reflections on the creative process, this episode is a must-listen for fans of industrial, metal, and authentic artistry.

• 🎤 Burton’s Post-Fear Factory Journey — Why freedom matters more than fame

• ⚙️ Collaborations with metal icons: Max Cavalera, Geezer Butler, Henrik Lind

• 🎶 Songwriting deep dive into “Savages” & “Antidroid”

• 💡 The creative spark behind a new fanzine-style lyric book

• 🔥 Touring Australia + upcoming EP & vinyl release plans

• 🤘 Live performance authenticity vs. auto-tune & backing tracks

• 🧠 “The Creative Act” and Burton’s artistic philosophy

• 🖤 Classic moments from Obsolete-era tours to present day

• 🌀 From tape trading to TikTok — old-school vs. new-school music marketing

• 🎵 Keeping it groovy, heavy, and emotional in a world obsessed with algorithms

🎧 “Savages”: Spotify | YouTube
📀 Ascension of the Watchers – Apocrypha: Bandcamp
📲 Follow Burton: @burtoncbell_official

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