# Factory 81

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American nu metal band

Factory 81 Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States Genres Nu metal alternative metal[1][2] Years active 1997–2003 Labels Jive Mojo The Orchard Medea Uptown Universal Past members Andy Cyrulnik Kevin Lewis Bill Schultz Nathan Wallace

**Factory 81** were an American [nu metal](/source/Nu_metal)[1][2] band from [Detroit](/source/Detroit), [Michigan](/source/Michigan), United States. Formed in 1997,[3] the band was active until 2003.

## Biography

The band had not initially decided on a name until Nathan Wallace wore a shirt bearing a patch which read "Factory 81", and the rest of the band thought that "it sounded good", deciding that this would be the name of their band.[4]

Factory 81 released their only album, *Mankind* in 1999 on Medea Records; while it did not chart,[5] it was reissued by [The Orchard](/source/The_Orchard_(Digital_Distribution_Company)) in 2000[6] and [Universal Motown Republic Group](/source/Universal_Motown_Republic_Group) on October 3, 2000.[6] In 2001, the album was reissued by the independent record label [Mojo Records](/source/Mojo_Records).[6] Factory 81 also appeared on the compilation *[Take a Bite Outta Rhyme: A Rock Tribute to Rap](/source/Take_a_Bite_Outta_Rhyme%3A_A_Rock_Tribute_to_Rap)*, contributing a [cover](/source/Cover_version) of [Cypress Hill](/source/Cypress_Hill)'s "[Insane in the Brain](/source/Insane_in_the_Brain)".[7] The compilation peaked at No. 195 on the [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200).[8] In November 2000, Factory 81 toured alongside [Mudvayne](/source/Mudvayne), [Kittie](/source/Kittie) and [Apartment 26](/source/Apartment_26).[9] The band signed to [Jive Records](/source/Jive_Records), but left the label in 2002.[10] In 2003, bassist Kevin Lewis and drummer Andy Cyrulnik left the group, prompting Factory 81 to disband.[11]

In 2017, Bill Schultz and Kevin Lewis started a new band, Minus Knives, along with singer Brandon Espinoza, and drummer Greg Wroblewski.

A compilation of earlier studio content was made public on streaming services in 2019.[12]

## Musical style and influences

[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) described Factory 81's music style as a fusion of "stomp-paced metal"[5] and "'new school' hardcore",[5] and as mosh metal.[13] Influences cited by the band include genres such as [jazz](/source/Jazz), [fusion](/source/Jazz_fusion), and [world music](/source/World_music),[4] and the band [Tool](/source/Tool_(band)).[4] Factory 81's sound has been compared to bands such as [Deftones](/source/Deftones)[2] while vocalist Nathan Wallace's rapping has been compared to that of [Rage Against the Machine](/source/Rage_Against_the_Machine)'s [Zack de la Rocha](/source/Zack_de_la_Rocha).[2]

## Band members

- Nathan Wallace — vocals

- Bill Schultz — [guitar](/source/Guitar)

- Kevin Lewis — [bass](/source/Bass_guitar)

- Andy Cyrulnik — [drums](/source/Drum_kit)

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[Mankind](/source/Mankind_(album))* (1999)

**Compilation albums**

- *Factory 81* (2019)

**Demos**

- *Crawl Space* (1997)[14]

- *Demo 1* (1998)

- *Demo 2* (1998)

- *Midwest* (2006)

**Singles**

- *Nanu* (2000)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-blabbermouth_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-blabbermouth_1-1) [Blabbermouth's review of Mankind by Factory 81](http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/mankind/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208134113/http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/mankind/) 2015-12-08 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), Blabbermouth.net

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-loud_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-loud_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-loud_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-loud_2-3) ["Factory 81: Mankind - LoudVision"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131220030640/http://www.loudvision.it/musica-dischi-factory-81-mankind--449.html). loudvision.it. Archived from [the original](http://www.loudvision.it/musica-dischi-factory-81-mankind--449.html) on December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Factory 81"](https://www.maximumink.com/index.php/articles/permalink/factory_81). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211024082407/https://www.maximumink.com/index.php/articles/permalink/factory_81) from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Vox_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Vox_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Vox_4-2) ["VOX INTERVIEWS FACTORY 81"](https://web.archive.org/web/20010719194901/http://voxonline.com/alternative/factory81/factory_81.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.voxonline.com/alternative/factory81/factory_81.htm) on July 19, 2001. Retrieved December 3, 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-DaRonco_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-DaRonco_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-DaRonco_5-2) DaRonco, Mike. ["Biography of Factory 81"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p425418). *[Allmusic](/source/Allmusic)*. Retrieved November 30, 2008.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Allmusic_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Allmusic_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Allmusic_6-2) ["Factory 81 - *Mankind*"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/r502019). *Allmusic*. Retrieved August 3, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Really Randoms: Destiny's Child, Cypress Hill"](https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5925140/really_randoms_destinys_child_cypress_hill). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. August 10, 2000. Retrieved November 30, 2008.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Charts and awards for *Take a Bite Outta Rhyme: A Rock Tribute to Rap*"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/r503563). *[Allmusic](/source/Allmusic)*. Retrieved November 30, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Dansby, Andrew (November 15, 2000). ["Mudvayne to Tour with Kittie, Factory 81 and Apartment 26"](https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5925374/mudvayne_to_tour_with_kittie_factory_81_and_apartment_26/print). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Retrieved November 30, 2008.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-google_10-0)** [*CMJ New Music Report*](https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_tru_LMeiZNEC). CMJ Network, Inc. January 20, 2003. p. [23](https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_tru_LMeiZNEC/page/n22). [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0890-0795](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0890-0795). Retrieved December 3, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["For The Record: Quick News On Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Mary J. Blige, Hall & Oates, Redman, Method Man & More"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080829201524/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1483889/20031224/springsteen_bruce.jhtml). [MTV News](/source/MTV_News). December 24, 2003. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1483889/20031224/springsteen_bruce.jhtml) on August 29, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [https://www.theprp.com/2019/09/03/news/factory-81-release-new-album/](https://www.theprp.com/2019/09/03/news/factory-81-release-new-album/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Factory 81"](https://www.metrotimes.com/the-scene/archives/2000/09/27/factory-81). *Metrotimes.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201026181200/https://www.metrotimes.com/the-scene/archives/2000/09/27/factory-81) from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-discogs_14-0)** ["Factory 81 - Crawl Space (Cassette, Album) at Discogs"](http://www.discogs.com/Factory-81-Crawl-Space/release/3499357). discogs.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160309024818/https://www.discogs.com/Factory-81-Crawl-Space/release/3499357) from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2014.

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