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In 2008, he formed a new band "BURN IT ALL" which also feature Raymond Herrera (drums) and former [[Damageplan]] singer\HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman. They have posted a demo sampler on its MySpace page.<ref>{{cite web|author=June 1, 2008 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/burn-it-all-featuring-fear-factory-ex-damageplan-members-audio-samples-available/#9evlGP0O4JzSk6ig.99 |title=Burn It All Featuring Fear Factory, Ex Damageplan Members: Audio Samples Available |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2008-06-01 |accessdate=2016-05-31}}</ref>
In 2008, he formed a new band "BURN IT ALL" which also feature Raymond Herrera (drums) and former [[Damageplan]] singer\HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman. They have posted a demo sampler on its MySpace page.<ref>{{cite web|author=June 1, 2008 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/burn-it-all-featuring-fear-factory-ex-damageplan-members-audio-samples-available/#9evlGP0O4JzSk6ig.99 |title=Burn It All Featuring Fear Factory, Ex Damageplan Members: Audio Samples Available |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2008-06-01 |accessdate=2016-05-31}}</ref>


In 2009, Olde Wolbers and drummer [[Raymond Herrera]] parted ways with Fear Factory when vocalist [[Burton C. Bell]] chose to reform Fear Factory with Dino Cazares, bassist [[Byron Stroud]], and drummer [[Gene Hoglan]].<ref name="blab1">{{cite web |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET – ARKAEA Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: New Audio Samples Available |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119024 }}</ref>
In 2009, Olde Wolbers and drummer [[Raymond Herrera]] parted ways with Fear Factory when vocalist [[Burton C. Bell]] chose to reform Fear Factory with Dino Cazares, bassist [[Byron Stroud]], and drummer [[Gene Hoglan]].<ref name="blab1">{{cite web |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET – ARKAEA Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: New Audio Samples Available |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119024 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504103443/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119024 |archivedate=4 May 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


Olde Wolbers has a project [[Arkaea]] with fellow ex-Fear Factory drummer [[Raymond Herrera]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/fear-factory-interview-part-2/ |title=Blog Archive " Fear Factory Interview Part 2! |publisher=Metal Hammer |date=27 April 2008 |accessdate=10 December 2011}}</ref> and Jon Howard and Pat Kavanagh of the band [[Threat Signal]]. On 14 July 2009, Arkaea's debut album, ''[[Years in the Darkness]]'' was released.
Olde Wolbers has a project [[Arkaea]] with fellow ex-Fear Factory drummer [[Raymond Herrera]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/fear-factory-interview-part-2/ |title=Blog Archive " Fear Factory Interview Part 2! |publisher=Metal Hammer |date=27 April 2008 |accessdate=10 December 2011}}</ref> and Jon Howard and Pat Kavanagh of the band [[Threat Signal]]. On 14 July 2009, Arkaea's debut album, ''[[Years in the Darkness]]'' was released.

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Christian Olde Wolbers
Born (1973-08-05) 5 August 1973 (age 50)
Nuclear Blast Records

Christian Olde Wolbers (born 5 August 1973) is a Belgian musician, songwriter, and producer who is the bassist and backing vocalist of the heavy metal band Powerflo. He is the former bassist, guitarist and backing vocalist of the heavy metal band Fear Factory, and is also in Venice hardcore/punk band Beowülf.[1]

Early life & career

Olde Wolbers was born in Antwerp, Belgium (though he has Dutch citizenship), and moved to the United States in 1993. He was asked to join Fear Factory in December 1993 as a bass player. He recorded five albums with them. The group disbanded in 2002 and when it reformed in 2003, Olde Wolbers had switched to guitar, replacing Dino Cazares.

Olde Wolbers is the only bassist that played on a Fear Factory album, as the other bassists only played live (with Dino Cazares recording the bass in the studio).

In 2003, he was offered a position of bassist in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band after he jammed with Ozzy, guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Mike Bordin few weeks.[2] He eventually turned down this offer in order to fully concentrate on Fear Factory.[3]

In 2006, he played three shows with Korn on their European tour.[4]

In 2008, he formed a new band "BURN IT ALL" which also feature Raymond Herrera (drums) and former Damageplan singer\HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman. They have posted a demo sampler on its MySpace page.[5]

In 2009, Olde Wolbers and drummer Raymond Herrera parted ways with Fear Factory when vocalist Burton C. Bell chose to reform Fear Factory with Dino Cazares, bassist Byron Stroud, and drummer Gene Hoglan.[6]

Olde Wolbers has a project Arkaea with fellow ex-Fear Factory drummer Raymond Herrera[7] and Jon Howard and Pat Kavanagh of the band Threat Signal. On 14 July 2009, Arkaea's debut album, Years in the Darkness was released. Also in Beowülf, where he co-produced their 2011 album Jesus Freak.

In early 2014, Olde Wolbers was in a serious motorcycle accident in which he sustained severe injuries, including broken arms, legs and ribs. He is currently close to be recovered. he's doing skype lessons to help cover his medical bills. In his Skype sessions, he's doing guitar/bass lessons, consulting on the bands/business/production/writing in the Los Angeles Area, entire country or world as well as via Skype.[8]

In July 2016, Olde Wolbers joined

Under Reprisal
Anniversary tour and is expected to move on as their permanent bass player.

Powerflo

Main article: Powerflo

In 2017, Olde Wolbers formed a new band called Powerflo with Senen Reyes, Roy Lozano, Billy Graziadei Fernando Schaefer. The band released their self-titled debut album the same year. Olde Wolbers is the band's bassist and backing vocalist.[9]

Contributions

He contributed upright bass to

Under Reprisal. In 2008, he produced End of the Rope's new album, Till It Bleeds and in 2009, Wolbers produced Years in the Darkness for Arkaea. He filled in as live guitarist for Korn for the first three shows of their European tour. He appears as a guest guitar player on the EP This World by breakbeat production group The Autobots.[10] He produced the vocals for God Forbid's Earthsblood, co-wrote and played bass on Snoop Dogg's album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. He helped Cypress Hill with their rock outfit and wrote songs for their Stoned Raiders and Skull & Bones albums. He also played on two songs on Soulfly
's debut in 1998. In 2017 he played bass for Isolated Antagonist for their album Oblivion.

Discography

With Powerflo

Albums
Singles
  • Resistance (2017)
  • Victim of Circumstance (2017)

With Beowülf

  • Jesus Freak (2011)

With Arkaea

With Fear Factory

Guest appearances

Production credits

Sport

As a teenager, Olde Wolbers was a

Germinal Ekeren, and was the team's reserve goalkeeper for several games in the Belgian Second Division. He was suspended for having long hair and tattoos at the age of 17 due to the conservatism of the club, and chose instead to concentrate on his music career. Olde Wolbers also played wide receiver and defensive back for the Antwerp Diamonds of the Belgian Football League. [11]

Since moving to the United States, Olde Wolbers has played regularly for the Los Angeles-based Amateur and trained with their Pro team Hollywood United, and currently plays for Angel City FC in the semi-professional Los Angeles Premier League.[12]

Olde Wolbers is also the founder and owner of Aviata Sports,

Jupiler Pro League, José Manuel Pinto of Barcelona in La Liga, Eredivisie in the Netherlands, the Premier League
, and many more leagues all over the world.

References

  1. ^ "Beowulf – Home". Beowulfbwf.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  2. ^ December 4, 2003 (4 December 2003). "Jason Newsted Leaves Ozzy Osbourne, Is Replaced By Rob Zombie Bassist". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 31 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ November 10, 2008 (10 November 2008). "Fear Factory's Christian Olde Wolbers Says He Turned Down Ozzy Osbourne Gig". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 31 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ May 30, 2006 (30 May 2006). "Guitarist Patterson Back With Korn After Stint By Fear Factory's Olde Wolbers". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 31 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ June 1, 2008 (1 June 2008). "Burn It All Featuring Fear Factory, Ex Damageplan Members: Audio Samples Available". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 31 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET – ARKAEA Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: New Audio Samples Available". Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Blog Archive " Fear Factory Interview Part 2!". Metal Hammer. 27 April 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  8. ^ "Christian Olde Wolbers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  9. ^ "POWERFLO Feat. BIOHAZARD, CYPRESS HILL, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: 'Resistance' Lyric Video". blabbermouth.net. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  10. ^ "Autobots, The* – This World (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  11. ^ "christian_oldewolbers Instagram". Christian Olde Wolbers. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  12. ^ "LA Premier League". LA Premier League. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  13. ^ "Aviata Sports". Aviata Sports. Retrieved 10 December 2011.

External links

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