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Connecticut, United States (1983 – present)
Fates Warning is a progressive metal band, formed in 1983 by John Arch, Jim Matheos, Victor Arduini, Joe DiBiase, and Steve Zimmerman in Connecticut, USA.
The band directly contributed to the establishment of the progressive metal genre. Their early works are considered by many as very important works defining the genre itself. The middle-period works are considered as a progress in songwriting and musicianship as the band evolved. Recent works, since 1997, are in a heavy-progressive, more mature style.
The first album, Night on Bröcken, was released in 1984, on the Metal Blade label, featuring a strong Iron Maiden influence. The Spectre Within was released in 1985, which had a more progressive sound. In 1986, original guitarist Victor Arduini left the band and was replaced by Frank Aresti. The third album, Awaken the Guardian was released in that year, moving towards a more mythical atmosphere. In 1987, original vocalist John Arch left the band, and was replaced by a new vocalist, Chris Cronk, who left short after. Ray Alder, joined the band in 1988. That year, the first album with Alder, No Exit was released. In 1988, original drummer Steve Zimmerman left the band, and Mark Zonder joined the band in 1989. Perfect Symmetry was released in the same year. Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater) was featured as a guest on At Fate’s Hands playing keyboards.
The band directly contributed to the establishment of the progressive metal genre. Their early works are considered by many as very important works defining the genre itself. The middle-period works are considered as a progress in songwriting and musicianship as the band evolved. Recent works, since 1997, are in a heavy-progressive, more mature style.
The first album, Night on Bröcken, was released in 1984, on the Metal Blade label, featuring a strong Iron Maiden influence. The Spectre Within was released in 1985, which had a more progressive sound. In 1986, original guitarist Victor Arduini left the band and was replaced by Frank Aresti. The third album, Awaken the Guardian was released in that year, moving towards a more mythical atmosphere. In 1987, original vocalist John Arch left the band, and was replaced by a new vocalist, Chris Cronk, who left short after. Ray Alder, joined the band in 1988. That year, the first album with Alder, No Exit was released. In 1988, original drummer Steve Zimmerman left the band, and Mark Zonder joined the band in 1989. Perfect Symmetry was released in the same year. Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater) was featured as a guest on At Fate’s Hands playing keyboards.
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ProgShine wrote:
http://progshine.com/2012/02/06/mike-portnoy-vem-ao-brasil-em-abril-com-o-fates-warning/
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Mumbabeal wrote:
Perfect Symmetry is their best.
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d2jsp wrote:
Wankery would be anything that is masturbatory, including "progressive" music created to boost one's own intellectual ego and show very consumer-palatable tendencies. Elaborate on why you are unable (or unwilling) to realize this for yourself.
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HamburgerBoy wrote:
"The John Arch-fronted Fates Warning was incredible. It's a shame that they veered into derivative wankery and shallow imitations of their former greatness on later albums." Elaborate on 'wankery' plz, because an album like A Pleasant Shade of Grey is pretty much the opposite of it as I would define the word.
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Bosmr wrote:
Fates Warning в Москве 24.03.2012. Даже не верится...
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GhostMaker343 wrote:
A Pleasant Shade of Gray <3
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Suhl wrote:
Of course!!! They're touring in march!!!
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shruikan966 wrote:
Is the band alive?
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DreamingAlaska wrote:
Probably I'm the minority, but my favorite FW album will always be "Disconnected". [2]
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d2jsp wrote:
The John Arch-fronted Fates Warning was incredible. It's a shame that they veered into derivative wankery and shallow imitations of their former greatness on later albums.
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Dyomaeth wrote:
Probably I'm the minority, but my favorite FW album will always be "Disconnected".
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Masafaka wrote:
NOTHING, is better than Awaken the Guardian, fact [3]
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Mercenarion wrote:
The Spectre Within > Awaken the Guardian, IMO [2]
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WhatsonPL wrote:
What a voice, what a mood and heavy guitars, what a drums. I can that over and over but nothing can describe their music. Awesome
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joshmattg wrote:
Fuck all this arrow bullshit, my favourites are Spectre Within, Awaken The Guardian and No Exit
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DarkEpitaph wrote:
The Spectre Within > Awaken the Guardian, IMO
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OceanGypsy666 wrote:
Prelude To Ruin ♥
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necromonitoz wrote:
Guardian ♥
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chaosventure wrote:
The progressive ambient metal band Chaos venture headed by keyboardist Christian Casini and produced by Andrea De Paoli and Alberto Rizzo Schettino, is proud to announce the collaboration with Kevin Moore(Chroma Key, Osi) and Mark Zonder (Fates warning), the musicians are host in the group's next album. The group takes this opportunity to publicly thank Kevin Moore and Mark Zonder for their availability and professionalism" If you like osi and chromakey visite our profile! Thanks http://www.lastfm.it/music/Chaos+Venture
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Eduardovh1 wrote:
NO EXIT!
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