YEARS ago, before Demanufacture - the album from which Replica is taken - was released, one of my best mates had this video on a taped recording of Headbangers Ball (an old late night rock and metal TV show).

We had never heard anything like this before; it was beyond Ministry and NIN, and the passion and ferocity of the band was palpable - - it was truly the shock of the new.

We watched this video over and over, thrilling at the birth of something truly special. For those who want to check out Fear Factory, start here. I did.