Los Angeles-based metallers FEAR FACTORY today confirms Matt DeVries as the band’s new bass player.

DeVries, previously of CHIMAIRA and most recently SIX FEET UNDER, joins the band replacing Byron Stroud. The announcement comes as the band continues work on their upcoming new album, planned for release early summer.

The album is currently being mixed in Canada by Greg Reely while artwork for the album’s packaging is nearly complete.

DeVries comments, “I have been asked by Dino and Burton to join one of my favorite bands. I have been a fan of Fear Factory since 1992 and I could not be more excited to be part of this incredible band.

We have shared the stage many times together and now I’m beyond stoked to be on the same stage playing together. Thank you to all my fans worldwide for sticking by me and I will be seeing you all on the road very soon.”

Guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell note,

“We are very excited to have Matt playing bass for Fear Factory. We feel he is a great addition to our touring lineup. He has been a friend for a very long time and he is a great musician who will be a perfect instrument in the FF machine.”

Fear Factory’s new album will follow 2010’s Mechanize. Specific details with regards to the album are expected to be released in the coming week.