Fatal Fear

FatalFear (Fatal Fear Korea)
FatalFear (Fatal Fear Korea)
Origin	Busan, South Korea
Genres	Melodic Death Metal
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Realize Records Korea (Independent)
Members	Ed "DreadEd" Campbell; Jin-Su Bae; Masataka Kawa; Kirk "Kwon" Martin
Past members	Seoung Won Kim; Min Yong Park; Park Min Ho; Wan-U Lee

FatalFear is a Melodic Death metal band with Hardcore influences from Busan, South Korea.

History

FatalFear was formed in Busan, South Korea around 2004. Originally fronted by former Gwamegi vocalist Wan-U Lee, with current Gwamegi vocalist Jin-Su Bae on guitar (a founding member), Fatal Fear later spawned the band Gwamegi and the Busan 24 Crew (hosts of the ongoing/regular 24-hour Bullshit Fest).

Not to be confused with a Mexican metal band of the same name that formed later.

Following recent interviews in the international press, the band has been on a "performance hiatus" while attempting to incorporate Korean traditional music into their sound at the request of their current vocalist, Ed "Dread-Ed" Campbell.

Releases

After several lineup changes, they released their debut EP in 2006, To Kill a Witch. In 2007–2008, the band brought on Campbell – a British metal veteran – as a second guitarist, but a year later he assumed vocal duties. In 2009, the band released their Apocalyptic Crusade EP. The tracks blend vocalist Ed's harsh vocals (influenced by black, death, and doom metal) with typically melodic death metal guitars, incorporating hardcore breakdowns and grooves.

Sound

Their sound has been described as "sludgy" at times and "harmonic" at others. Their previous singles include "White c Virus," "Apocalyptic Crusade," and "Hopeless." They strive for a balance of heavy and melodic sounds, often incorporating "philosophical" lyrical content intended to promote positivity. They have been actively releasing music and touring throughout South Korea for the past five years.

Notable Performances

In 2009, they were Arch Enemy's only support act in Seoul on their "Tyrants of Asia" tour in October 2009 (to support their "Root of All Evil" CD). Image of the Arch Enemy Tour Poster for their Seoul date on 25 October 2009.

Recent Events

In 2010, the band recorded material but did not complete any new releases due to lineup changes. They also launched an independent label – Realize Records (Korea) – and a live music venue in Busan called Club Realize. They were also interviewed by Powerplay magazine and Metal Hammer in the same year.

Press

They were featured in Metal Hammer Magazine UK in early 2010 for the "Planet Metal" feature, and appeared on the cover CD with the track "White cVirus".

Along with their Metal Hammer feature, they were also interviewed by Ross Baker for Powerplay magazine in late 2010.

Current members

Jin-Su Bae (배진수) − guitar (2004–present)
Ed "DreadEd" Campbell − vocals (2007–present)
Kirk Martin − drums (2010–present)
Kawa "Makun" Masataka (하정효) − bass (2011–present)

Former members

Seoung Won Kim − guitar (2006–2009)
Min Yong Park − guitar (2008–2010)
Park Min Ho − bass (2007–2009)
Wan-U Lee − vocals (2006–2008)
Noh Gun Wook - drums (2007–2009)

Discography

To Kill a Witch 1st EP (2006)
FatalFear (Self-titled) (2007)
24 Hour Crew 1st Compilation (split) (2007)
Microblast Compilation 2' (UK) (2009)
Apocalyptic Crusade (2009)
FatalFear (Self-titled 2) (2010)
Metal Hammer Presents: Planet Metal (Compilation) (2010)

References

FatalFear Interview at Powerplay Magazine UK
FatalFear "Planet Metal" feature at Metal Hammer UK

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