Dino Cazares is a Mexican-American musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for the heavy metal band Fear Factory. Born on September 2, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, he has been influential in the development of the industrial metal genre, combining aggressive guitar riffs with electronic elements. Cazares has also been involved in other musical projects, including Divine Heresy and Asesino. His distinctive playing style and innovative techniques have earned him recognition in the metal community, making him a prominent figure in the genre since the early 1990s.