Tony Campos quits Soulfly for Fear Factory

By Martin Kielty
( Metal Hammer )
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Former Static-X bassist thanks Cavaleras but admits: “This is the gig I wanted”

Tony Campos has quit Soulfly to join Fear Factory, he’s confirmed.

The former Static-X bassist is currently touring the US with Ministry. He joined Max Cavalera in Soulfly in 2011, just as the late Wayne Static’s band split up.

Campos says of his move: “This is the gig I wanted when Static-X was falling apart. I’m really excited that I finally get to do it.

“I would like to thank Max and Gloria Cavalera and the Soulfly tribe for the incredible opportunity they gave me. I enjoyed every minute of it and I hope we can work together again in the future.”

He adds: “My first show with Fear Factory will be at Amnesia Rockfest, Canada, on June 20 – the day after I play with Ministry.”

Campos, who’s also worked with Prong, replaces Matt DeVries in Fear Factory’s touring lineup. The band are set to launch their ninth album later this year. Soulfly will release 10th record Arch Angel in July.

Martin Kielty
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Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.