Fatal Fear

FatalFear is a Melodic Death metal band with Hardcore influences from Busan, South Korea.
History
FatalFear was formed in Busan in South Korea around 2004. Originally fronted by former Gwamegi Vocalist Wanu Lee with current gwamegi vocalist Jin-Su Bae on guitar (founding member) Fatal Fear later gave birth to 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 written separately as Fatal Fear
Following recent interviews in international press the band has been on "performance hiatus" while attempting to adapt Korean traditional music into their sound at the bequest of their current vocalist, Ed "Dread-Ed" Campbell.
Releases
After several line up changes they released their debut EP in 2006, Fatal Fear - To will a witch. In 2007/8 the band took on Campbell - A British metal veteran - for A second guitarist, but a year later he took over on vocal duties. In 2009, the band released their "Apocalyptic Crusade" EP. The tracks layer vocalist Ed's harsh vocals (influenced by both black, death and doom metal) with typically melodic death guitars that layer "hardcore breakdowns and grooves" throughout.
Sound
Their sound has been described as "sludgy" at times and "Harmonic" at others. Their previous singles have been "White c Virus", "Apocalyptic Crusade" and "Hopeless" They tend towards a balance of Heavy and Melodic sound laden with "philosophical" lyrical content that attempts to encourage "positivity". They have officially been releasing music and touring throughout South Korea over the last 5 years.
Notable Performances
In 2009 they were Arch enemy's only support in Seoul on their "Tyrants of Asia" tour in October 2009 (To support their "Root of All Evil" CD). IMAGE LINK- [http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/71202258/FatalFear+archenemyliveno+crash.jpg] Image of the Arch Enemy Tour Poster for their Seoul date on 25 October 2009.
Recent Events
In 2010 the band had recorded material but, due to several lineup changes, not completed any new material. They also started an independent label - Realize Records (Korea) and live music venue in Busan named Club Realize. They were also interviewed by Powerplay magazine and Metal Hammer in the same year. They wrote and recorded new material, but the project got shelved due to personal reasons and other projects. (Lead guitarist Jin-Su Bae is also lead vocalist for Busan band Gwamegi, who have gained a lot of acclaim within the South Korean scene and from major media in the country - even winning televised events.)
In later 2015 the discussion and writing process began again, despite members being on different continents and involved in different projects, as they want to keep the band going.
Press
They were Featured in issue 203 of Metal Hammer Magazine UK in early 2010 for the feature "Planet Metal" for which they also appeared on the cover cd with the track "White cVirus".
Along with their feature in Metal Hammer, they were also featured in an interview for Powerplay magazine by Ross Baker in late 2010.
Current members
* Jin-Su Bae () − guitar (2004−present)
* Ed "DreadEd" Campbell − vocals, (2007−present)
* Kirk Martin − drums (2010−2013)
* Kawa "Makun" Masataka() − Bass (2011−2013)
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 (Selftitled 2) (2010)
* Metal Hammer Presents: Planet Metal (Compilation) (2010)

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