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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.

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2	Through Different Eyes full track	147
3	Point of View full track	144
4	Eye to Eye full track	127
5	One full track	121
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7	Another Perfect Day full track	118
8	We Only Say Goodbye full track	113
9	The Eleventh Hour full track	109
10	Guardian full track	101
11	Fata Morgana full track	94
12	Prelude to Ruin full track	93
12	Valley of the Dolls full track	93
14	Life in Still Water full track	88
15	River Wide Ocean Deep full track	85

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chicagobassist wrote:
yesterday morning

pirates of the underground - godly!!!!

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HamburgerBoy wrote:
yesterday morning

I don't understand why despite Parallels and APSOG being two of the most fapped-over Fates Warning albums, how Inside Out is pretty much ignored. I mean, it's not one of my favorites either, but it's a pretty logical transition between the two, with both the mainstream-prog style in the Pale Fires and mature later style in the Monuments.

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BiggieEllefson wrote:
Monday afternoon

Been getting back into Fates recently, absolutely love Parallels and Perfect Symmetry - both are incredible albums. Must throw out some love to No Exit as it's the first album I listened of theirs as well.

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BFD31095 wrote:
Monday morning

THE SPECTRE WITHIN! THE SPECTRE WITHIN! THE SPECTRE WITHIN!

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DreamingAlaska wrote:
last week

FWX.

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Antares_27 wrote:
last week

Disconnected.

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Razor745 wrote:
last week

Pararells rocks too! Much modern sound but it still kicks ass. A Pleasant Shade Of Gray is amazing too.

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mecha51 wrote:
14 days ago

Spectre, Guardian, and No Exit are all amazing. Every other Fates album = meh.

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Geffen90 wrote:
15 days ago

awesome pic about the band (VOTE!): http://www.last.fm/music/Fates+Warning/+images/37821189

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Razor745 wrote:
19 days ago

It is indeed, but Awaken The Guardian and No Exit are better imo.

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neillydun wrote:
24 days ago

Parallels is awesome :P

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ASSMan316 wrote:
24 days ago

How the fuck is Parallels even visible on here? Maaannn do I hate that album...lol. C'mon people No Exit No Exit!!

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SonOfThirteen wrote:
26 days ago

jewelthrone knows his onions

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jewelthrone wrote:
last month

Awaken The Guardian is beyond brilliant.

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MikeySchenker wrote:
last month

Funny how the two almost somewhat simuliar catchy songs (and not just the title) with hit-single potenty are the ones most played...

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dtismajesty wrote:
last month

No APSOG is my favorite

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Sliver7 wrote:
last month

I've loved Spectre Within and Awaken the Guardian. Haha, also noticed many people have different preferences as for these albums. I choose Spectre Within. :]

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Global_Carnage wrote:
last month

I like Perfect Symmetry better.

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A7mad3laa wrote:
last month

Parallels > all [2]

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Global_Carnage wrote:
last month

Aresti?

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