.Factory 81 will be updating their official site for the release of their new album.

Currently the band members are searching for any concerts pictures taken in the last three months that they may be able to include on their website. You can get the pictures to the band by mailing them to:

Attn: Factory 81
30233 Southfield Road, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48076

If you would like to use an alternative method, please contact the band directly by emailing them at: factory81@factory81.com

.There was a misprint in the most recent Metrotimes advertising the October 16th show as Factory 81's CD release party. However, the show is this is My Favorite Plaid Straight Jacket's CD release party.

.This statement concerning factory 81's progress on their new album was released on factory81.net:

"We have just finished work on all drum and bass tracks for the new album and guitar tracking will begin shortly. So far everything sounds great and we hope to have the entire album complete by this winter. We've yet to determine how many songs will end up on the final product, but we expect 12 and possibly more. Check back for further updates on the studio progress as well as some video clips from inside the recording process. Thanks again for being patient, we promise it will be worth the wait."

.More information is available for the September 16th show in the tour section. However, I am still not sure how much tickets are.

.IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The starting time and the cost of admission for the Bloomington show has been changed. It starts at 6:00pm and it will be $10 to get in. Sorry about the mix up. The venue originally posted 7:00pm for $7. However, after I visited several sites, I discovered that all the times were different. I called the venue and they confirmed the above information.

.Factory 81 will be playing at the Emerald Theater on October 16th. No further information is currently available for this show.

.The band is going to begin recording on Monday, September 8th, which is just two short days away. More updates on the production of their new album will be available at a later date.

.IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The starting time and the cost of admission for the Bloomington show has been changed. It starts at 6:00pm and it will be $10 to get in. Sorry about the mix up. The venue originally posted 7:00pm for $7. However, after I visited several sites, I discovered that all the times were different. I called the venue and they confirmed the above information.

.Factory 81 will be playing at the New Lafayette Club in Bloomington, IL. Finally a show in my state! The cost is seven dollars at the door. Doors open at seven. For more information, check out the tour section.

.Factory 81 will be one of the many bands participating in Dirt Fest 7 at Local 432. The club is located in Flint, MI. Tickets can be obtained by mail. For more information visit the tour section.

.Factory 81 will begin preproduction on their new album this month. They will be doing this independently, and though it maybe more difficult to distribute the music, the band feels that maintaining their true sound is more important than having the support of a label. Both Bill and Kevin released statements on factory81.net concering their current progress on their upcoming record and their thoughts of producing the album independently.

.Bill update, "After almost two years of uncertainty and political obstacles, Factory 81 have secured plans to start recording our second album this August and hope to release it by the end of the year. We've spent the last few months searching for the right record label to release the music that is honest and uncompromising to us. It was then that we decided that the best way to accomplish that would be to release it ourselves, independently and free of the major record label terms. Although it might be more difficult for us to distribute this new music world wide, we feel that it's much more important for us to record and release this album the way we intended. Most importantly, we want to thank all of the fans that have stuck with us throughout this lengthy process. We feel that we owe you an album that is representative of our growth and without the persuasion of major label interests. With your help and support we can continue to keep this music where it belongs........."

.Kevin's message board post,"True. We are planning on recording/producing/and releasing this new album on our own. And, on our own terms. We've been writing new material for the past year and a half, and it's about time we did something with it. YOU DESERVE IT!!! We are going to be spending the next 2 months (or so) in pre-production, recording and mixing. We hope to have the new album out by the end of the year. Last Friday, we announced this, and everyone went nuts. This is a great sign. You haven't forgotten about us, and we sure as hell haven't forgotten about our fans. We promise to deliver you a completely kickass album. Some of you have heard a chunk of the record at our past/recent live shows. These songs are some of the best material we've ever written. We have around 20 something songs so far, and we can't wait to start recording.

We know you're anxious, and so are we.

This album will be the hand across the mouth of the music industry.

Thank You...Kevin"

.Kevin and Andy's untitled "side project" is running smoothly. So far Kevin and Andy have managed to produced a total of three songs.

.An offical statement concerning f81's upcoming album was released Friday night at the Star Bar. The band is looking to release the album sometime in December, sooner if they can manage it. Upon the completion of the album F81 hope to do several CD release parties in the Midwest, including Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago, and perhaps New York as well.

.During F81's practice for the previous Star Bar show their trailer was stolen. Unfortunately it contained nearly all of the band's merchandise and the large factory 81 banner. However, luckily the band had just removed all their equipment from the trailer.

.If you have been hearing "rumors" about Kevin and Andy working on a side project...they are true. All though the project is currently untitled, Kevin describes it as, "a bizzar mix of System of a Down meets Queens of the Stone Age meets Tool (of course) meets Acid Bath." However, don't worry Kevin's comment proceeding the one stated spoke of his loyalty to F81, "Factory 81 is of course our main focus, so don't get any false ideas on this. We take serious focus with F81, and look forward to releasing the new record by the end of the year."

.Factory 81 will be playing at the Star Bar located in Clinton Township, MI. For more information visit the tour section.

.A show in Lackawana, NY was added to the factory81/unloco tour. Click here for the date.

.Another tour date was added for Allentown, PA. For more information click here.

.If you are a member of the official f81 message board, you may have heard that f81 was kicked out of The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. However, I assure you this is not true. I think some of the confusion was created by Bill's comments on the way to talk to the manager. However, I was there until the band left and Bill never mentioned anything about getting the boot. On top of that, I emailed the Rave just to be extra sure, and they said that nothing like that ever happened.

.Two new dates have been added to the f81/unloco tour. One in New York, NY and the other takes place in Columbus, OH. For more information click here.

.After recieving several misprinted t-shirts, Factory 81 has decided to stop selling/producing their merchandise through Blue Grape.

.F81 is going on tour with unloco and momento. for tour dates click here.

.On April 22nd, 2002 Andy posted the following message in the factory81.net Guestbook:

"Hey everyone.....It's been a while since we have posted any updates so i'll take the liberty of doing so. At the moment we have around 14 new songs completed and are in the process of demoing the material in order to find the right producer for the album. In the meantime we plan on setting up some one off shows in select areas....keep an eye out! We can't wait to get this new album finished so we can get back on the road to hang out with everyone.......We want to thank you guys for being patient and supportive during this time....I promise the wait will be well worth it."

.Factory 81's mankind is now available in Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Germany, Belgium, and the Philippines

.Pics from the Japanese tour are up at:
www.factory81.net

.Factory81.net is undergoing construction. If you experience technical difficulties try again later at a future date.

.F81 would like to send a BIG THANKS to all of you that attended the Wired Frog show.

.F81 has finished touring and will begin working on new material.

.F81 will be playing some new material at the Eastpoint, MI. Be ready for some new sounds.

.Factory 81 has decided not to release the single for "Peace Officer" due to the complications of switching record lables and the recent events that took place on
9-11.

.Factory 81 is doing a Special Show in Eastpoint, MI on the 29th of December.
For more information see the tour page

.The following message is from Factory 81 to all their fans:

"Factory 81 would like to announce that we have officially joined Jive/Zomba Records. This change has taken place due to the recent purchase of Mojo Records on the behalf of Jive/Zomba music group. Unforunately we have been stuck in a situation out of our control for about the last six months with very little distribution, marketing, and tour support. However, we continued to work hard and tour the U.S. in support of "Mankind." The constant support of our fans across the country have made this effort more than worth while. Recently we have been working on new material for our next album and plan on entering the studio sometime this winter to record with an early 2002 release expected. We are very excited abiout working with our new label which will bring more opportunities for Factory 81. Most importantly we would like to thank our fans for being extremely patient and supportive during this process. We look forward to seeing all of you on the road soon"

-FACTORY 81

.If you were previously encountering problems with www.factory81.net, you should be able to access the page once again. The site was down due to problems with teleweb server.

.The US tour has ended and the bad is off to Japan.

.Factory 81 would like to send out an apology to those of you who went to the signing at Media Play and walked away dissapointed.
For more info on this please read the article

.Factory 81 currently is using a state of the art tour bus. However, their use may be limited. Mojo doesn't think that they can afford to support it. Although Nate's personal opinon was,"We don't even deserve this shit," I encourage you to help save the tour bus by attening their concerts and purchasing merchandise.

.Factory 81 has started touring again.
Check the tour section for more info

.Factory 81's next single will be Peace Officer
The radio version will be mixed by Jay Baumgartner (Coal Chamber and Papa Roach)

.Factory 81 and Slaves on Dope are on tour

.Factory 81 has cut a merchandise deal with Blue Grape

.Factory 81 has stopped their tour temporarly due to the illness of their lead singer.
The tour will resume sometime after the 25th of April

.If you would like to send a get well e-mail sto Nate send it to me at:
Factory81RaveGirl@Antisocial.com
I will be sure to get them to him right away

.A Factory 81 contest is being held at:
http://www.planethollywood.com/sweepstakes/sweep_detroitrock_apr2001.htm

.Factory 81 has been added to MTVX rotation

.A Factory 81 contest is being hosted at:
http://www.twec.com/TW/OnStage/Factory81/home.asp?Mode=4&CO=US
Ends April 13

Possible Prizes:

--Tour Jacket
--Signed Poster All you have to do is sign up

.If you plan on attending the US Mudvayne/Disturbed tour (beginning April 19)listen for Factory 81's Nanu between the sets.
made possible by: RIGHT BETWEEN THE ACTS

.Collegeclub.com is hosting a Factory 81 contest.

Possible Prizes:
--Digital Audio Player
--Factory 81 CD

.Factory 81 will be playing at The State Theatre (WRIF sponsored) on April 7th.

.There will also be in-store appearance at Record Time (Roseville, MI) from 12pm-2pm (WRIF sponsored) on April 7th.

.Factory 81 will begin touring in April with Slaves on Dope.
Keep posted for tour dates.

.Factory 81 is on a little bit of a break and will start seriously tour again soon.

.Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00 pm Eastern, Factory 81 will be at www.amuznet.com for a chat with all their fans. Want more details? Log on to www.amuzenet.com.

.The current radio list is:

WGRD Grand Rapids
KBER Salt Lake
WRAX Birmingham
WRWK Toledo
WCYY Portland
WQXA Harrisburg
WRIF Detroit
WEDJ Indianapolis
WQBK Albany

.Although the release date is unknown, Factory 81' "Black and Plue Peace Officer Re-mix will be on the "ESPN Winter X-Games" soundtrack, for Sony Playstation 2.
check back for updates.

.Great news! Factory 81's "Nanu" is recieving radio play today!

.A chat is being held with the members of Factory 81 at:
http://www.twec.com/Home.asp?Mode=0
It starts at 8pm Pacific

.A Factory 81 contest at is being hosted by: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Factory81MANKIND
You must join the group in order to participate!

Possible Prizes:
--- Signed Drumhead
--- Tour Jacket
--- Signed Tour Jacket
--- Signed Picture
--- Signed T-shirt
--- Signed Guitar
--- Signed CD
--- T-shirts
--- 10 Universal CD's

.On Feb. 9th on WRIF out of Detroit, MI Factory 81 faced Rage Against the Machine in a "Cage Match." Factory 81 triumphed.