Archetype (Fear Factory song)

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"Archetype" is a song by American industrial metal band Fear Factory, released from the album of the same title. The single was released on the same day as the album itself, on April 19, 2004.^[1] It is the fifth track of the album and was also included on the MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Vol. 2 compilation in September 2004. Months prior to the release of Fear Factory's studio album, however, an exclusive remix of "Archetype" was included on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Album in November 2003. This version features a more electronic sound and softer ending.

A music video was produced for the song and was featured on TV programs such as MTV2's Headbangers Ball upon release.