Artist:  Fear Factory
Song:  "Dog Day Sunrise"
Album:  "Demanufacture"
Label:  Roadrunner Records, copyright 1995, (The All—Blacks B.V.)

Dry Lung Vocal Martyr:  Burton C. Bell
Heavy Duty Scarifier:  Dino Cazares
Total Harmonic Distortion:  Christian Olde Wolbers
Maximum Effective Pulse Generator:  Raymond Herrera

Thanks a lot to Yani and Ray for giving me the opportunity to do this.

My name is Dimitrije Kostic and any questions about this tab or any 
others in the Fear Factory Tablature Archive can be emailed to me at
                [email protected]
I will gladly investigate any possible errors in any tablature on this site.

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This is the 6th track off "Demanufacture," and is Fear Factory's cover
of Head of David's "Dog Day Sunrise" (Note:  Justin Broadrick, drummer
for Head of David, was at one time the guitarist of Napalm Death.

You may notice that this tab differs slightly from the guitar tab.  I 
moved everything down the neck so that you could take advantage of the 
open strings, thus wearing out your fingers less.  Bassists should still 
take advantage of economy fingering, though.  It is very useful in Riff 
A.  Instead of moving your whole hand down to play the E note on the 2nd 
fret of the D string, try playing the 2nd fret on the E string with your 
middle finger, the 4th fret on the D string with your pinkie, and the 
2nd fret on the D string with your index finger.  Enjoy!

Tune all strings down a perfect fourth (B, E, A, D)

LEGEND:
 
        H    —— hit—on
        P    —— pull—off
        ~~~~ —— vibrato
        A.H. —— Artificial Harmonic
        N.H. —— Natural Harmonic
  /    —— slide up
   —— slide down

slow speed

Intro with synth effects, then drums come in, then bass plays...

Riff A:

             P         H         P
|———————4—————————2—————————4—————————2——————|
|————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———2———————2—0———————0—2———————2—0———————0——|
|————————————————————————————————————————————|

Riff B:

        P
|——————————————|
|———————————3——|
|——2——2—0—2————|
|——————————————|

Song Structure:

Riff A 2 times
Riff B 28 times
Riff A 2 times
Riff B 12 times
Riff A 2 times

Riff A 4 times (without drums and with synth)
Riff A 2 times
Riff B 8 times
Riff A 2 times
Riff B 28 times
Riff A 4 times, end on a vibrating G and fade out

About Fear Factory

Fear Factory is an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal, groove metal, thrash metal and industrial metal. The resultant sound proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene from the mid-90s and onwards.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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