Body Hammer
Fear Factory · Demanufacture [1995]
I clench my teeth and realize
My world is so near its demise
A dying sun in a poisonous sky
Stinging my eyes
Burning with contempt and conflict
As of now
I am a tool
Of servere impact
I clench my fist and visualize
The blood that is spilled is our own
I open wide my bloodshot eyes
Count the dead
A result of dysfunction
Chorus:
As of now
I am a tool
Of servere impact
Hammer down
Cause and effect
And create a new world
Pound, drive, swing, strike
Break down, smash down
Pound and drive, swing and strike
Break it down
I am a tool
Repeat chorus (x2)
I am a tool...
I am a tool to break down
Break it down and smash it all away
My world is so near its demise
A dying sun in a poisonous sky
Stinging my eyes
Burning with contempt and conflict
As of now
I am a tool
Of servere impact
I clench my fist and visualize
The blood that is spilled is our own
I open wide my bloodshot eyes
Count the dead
A result of dysfunction
Chorus:
As of now
I am a tool
Of servere impact
Hammer down
Cause and effect
And create a new world
Pound, drive, swing, strike
Break down, smash down
Pound and drive, swing and strike
Break it down
I am a tool
Repeat chorus (x2)
I am a tool...
I am a tool to break down
Break it down and smash it all away
Body Hammer
Released in 1995 on Fear Factory's seminal album Demanufacture, "Body Hammer" stands as a defining track of the industrial metal genre. The song exemplifies the band's signature sound, characterized by aggressive, mechanical rhythms and the distinctive vocal style of frontman Buck Zevon. It serves as a powerful anthem within the Demanufacture catalogue, reflecting the group's exploration of dystopian themes and high-energy sonic textures. As a cornerstone of Fear Factory's early discography, the recording helped establish their reputation in the industrial scene and remains a staple for fans of the genre's evolution during the mid-1990s.