Shock (Fear Factory song)

"Shock" is a song by American industrial metal band Fear Factory. It was released as the lead single from their third album Obsolete (1998) and is the first track on the album. Its music was composed by guitarist Dino Cazares and drummer Raymond Herrera. The lyrics were written by vocalist Burton C. Bell. The introduction of a concept album, "Shock" introduces its protagonist, a political prisoner known only as Edgecrusher, who declares his personal mission to destroy the totalitarian society in which he lives.

"Shock"
Single by Fear Factory
from the album Obsolete
Released	July 14, 1998
Genre	Heavy metal,[1] industrial metal, nu metal
Length	4:50
Label	Roadrunner
Songwriter(s)	Burton C. Bell Dino Cazares Raymond Herrera Christian Olde Wolbers
Producer(s)	Rhys Fulber Greg Reely Fear Factory
Fear Factory singles chronology
"Dog Day Sunrise" (1996) "Shock" (1998) "Resurrection" (1998)

The song was featured in the TV series Angel from season 2 episode 10 "Reunion".

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Shock" (Edit)	4:50

Personnel

Fear Factory

• Burton C. Bell – vocals
• Dino Cazares – guitar, mixing
• Christian Olde Wolbers – bass
• Raymond Herrera – drums

Additional

• Rhys Fulber – keyboards and programming, production, mixing