Australian metal fans are about to have a very good excuse to either grab tickets to see Fear Factory live, or finally upgrade the pickups in that extended-range guitar sitting next to the amp. Thanks to a new giveaway tied to the 2026 Australian tour promoted by SWD Presents, fans will have the chance to win one of four signature Seymour Duncan pickups designed in collaboration with Dino Cazares.
Key Features
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Open to all May 2026 Australian Fear Factory tour ticket holders
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Also open to anyone purchasing eligible Seymour Duncan products during May and June 2026
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Entrants upload proof of purchase or ticket via an online form
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Four signature Dino Cazares pickup models up for grabs
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Dino will also appear in a dedicated promotional video across socials
From Crushing Riffs to Real Gear Giveaways
If you’ve followed Fear Factory over the years, you already know how important guitar tone has been to the band’s identity. The razor-tight low end, aggressive attack and machine-like precision of Dino Cazares’ playing helped define an entire era of industrial and modern metal guitar tones, and a big part of that sound has been tied to his work with Seymour Duncan.
To celebrate the band’s 2026 Australian run, fans now have two ways to enter the competition. Anyone attending the Australian tour can enter by uploading proof of ticket purchase through an online entry form, while guitarists purchasing any Seymour Duncan product from an authorised dealer during May and June 2026 will also be eligible to enter.
It’s a clever crossover between live music culture and the gear community. Whether you’re heading to the pit or heading into the studio, both roads could end with a set of Dino’s signature pickups landing in your guitar.
The Pickups Up for Grabs
The giveaway includes four signature models built for everything from punishing rhythm work to articulate the heaviest of sounds:
Machete 7 String Zebra 11106-80-P-Z-7str & Machete 6 String Trembucker, Black 11106-81-B
More info here: https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/machete
Retribution 8 String Active Mount 11106-66-B & Retribution 7 String Passive Mount 11106-46-B
More info here: https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/retribution
A Perfect Fit for the Modern Metal Crowd
There’s something fitting about a promotion like this landing in 2026. Modern metal guitar culture has become increasingly gear-aware, with players obsessing over pickup voicings, extended-range clarity and tracking precision just as much as amps or plugins. These pickups sit right in that world.
The connection also feels authentic rather than random merchandising. Dino Cazares has long been associated with highly articulate, high-output pickup designs, particularly for down-tuned and extended-range guitars, making these models genuinely desirable pieces of gear for heavy players.
And honestly, this is the kind of crossover promo the music industry needs more of. Live shows feed inspiration, gear feeds creativity, and tying the two together makes perfect sense.
Fans can check upcoming Australian tour dates via the official Fear Factory tour page, while more information about Dino and his gear can be found at Dino Cazares’ official website.
With Dino also filming a dedicated promo video for socials, expect this one to hit hard across the metal community during May & June.
