H-K (Hunter-Killer)
Fear Factory · Demanufacture [1995]
And I buried him
Beneath this scarred tissue
Armored skeleton
The machine is now alive
Desensitized with open eyes
Powered by an angry mind
And is refuelled by those I despise
I've become what they detest
A delinquent survivalist
Without fear and no regrets
They fucking say
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
I must steal
To survive
I must kill
To moralize
Leaving people victimized
Fuels my angst inside
I'm your judge
And your jury
You don't get
An attorney
With my verdict
Of guilty
An execution in fury
The machine is now alive
To wreak havoc in your lives
There's no use to hold me back
I am ready to attack
I've become what they detest
A delinquent survivalist
Without fear and no regrets
They fucking say
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
I am a criminal
H-K (Hunter-Killer)
Released on Fear Factory's 1995 album Demanufacture, 'H-K (Hunter-Killer)' 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 vocalist Bud Gaugh. As a centerpiece of the Demanufacture era, the recording captures the raw energy and dystopian themes that would become hallmarks of Fear Factory's early discography. The track contributed significantly to the band's reputation in the mid-1990s industrial scene, showcasing their ability to blend electronic textures with heavy distortion. Its enduring presence in the catalog highlights its impact on the genre's evolution during that pivotal period.