Fates Warning
Formed: 1983
From:
Hartford,
CT,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Kings Of Mercia Signs With Metal Blade
The combination of big riffs, driving rhythms, thick yet lithe bass lines and rich vocal melodies has made for some of the greatest music of all time, and in the hands of Kings Of Mercia this recipe is intoxicating. The new project features guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, OSI, Tuesday the Sky) along with the vocal talents of Steve Overland (FM). The duo are joined on their debut album by the dynamic rhythm section of drummer extraordinaire Simon Phillips (ex-Toto, Derek Sherinian), and bassist Joey Vera (Fates Warning, Armored Saint).
Music will be launched later this summer with an album scheduled for release this fall. Until then, fans can get an impression of what is to come by clicking here.
Fates Warning Shares New Music Video "Begin Again"
Today (November 6th), Fates Warning has released their new album, "Long Day Good Night," via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, a video for the track "Begin Again" can be viewed below.
In addition to this, the band has posted "Long Day Good Night" on YouTube to stream in full which can also be found below, along with a recent interview conducted by Metal Underground with Fates Warning bassist Joey Vera.
Fates Warning Releases New Lyric Video
On November 6th, Fates Warning will release their new album, "Long Day Good Night," via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, a lyric video for the new single, "Now Comes the Rain," can be viewed below.
The album will be available in the following formats:
- digipak-CD
- ltd. digibook-CD
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- red / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)
- dark goldenrod marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- clear / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
- orange / black dust splatter vinyl (Kings Road exclusive - limited to 100 copies)
- orange / red marbled vinyl (US exclusive)
- clear w/ red & orange splatter vinyl (US exclusive) More...
Fates Warning Announces New Album
On November 6th, Fates Warning will release their new album, "Long Day Good Night," via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, the new single, "Scars," can be heard below.
Fates Warning have been a formidable presence in progressive metal for more than 35 years, helping to shape and drive the genre without ever compromising their integrity or losing relevance. They return in 2020 with "Long Day Good Night," the most epic and longest album of their storied career - mixed by Joe Barresi. "The styles of music we've written distinguish this record from the rest of our catalogue," states vocalist Ray Alder. "There are some songs with electronics and some with a nice ethereal feel, as well as some pretty straightforward grooves, at least for us. And there are also some pretty heavy songs. We tried to give the listener a host of different things to listen to, as opposed to an album where every song sounds the same." As such, the album is something of a rollercoaster ride, moving through various moods and making for perhaps their most vital release to date.
Guitarist Jim Matheos began writing the album in mid-2019, working closely with Alder for about a year, honing the songs, completing 13 for their 13th full-length - which un-coincidentally has a total running time of 72:22. Despite their long history of making records, Alder makes it clear that the songs take a lot of work to realize. "Like all albums, nothing comes easy. It's quite a process to go from the idea to the actual finished song. Sometimes you think you're done with it, then you hear something else and you have to try that. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but you at least have to try it just so you know that in the end you've done everything possible to make it as good as it can be. Jim and I spent practically every day for the last year writing this album. I am very happy with the outcome, and with the blend of styles. I guess I could say that this album represents all of the years that we have been together." More...
Arch/Matheos Premiere New Song "Wanderlust"
Arch/Matheos, the band featuring current Fates Warning bassist Joey Vera, drummer Bobby Jarzombek, and Jim Matheos alongside ex-Fates Warning vocalist John Arch and guitarist Frank Aresti, premiere a new song entitled "Wanderlust", taken from their upcoming new album "Winter Ethereal", which will be out in stores May 10.
Check out now "Wanderlust" below.
Fates Warning Signs With Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Fates Warning to its worldwide roster! Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant and well-respected cornerstone for the prog camp within the heavy metal strata.
Fates Warning's Ray Alder (vocals) comments: "All of us in Fates Warning are happy to announce that we are back with Metal Blade Records. Metal Blade has been there for us since the very beginning and we are proud to call them part of our family. The journey begins again and we cannot begin to say how excited we are to work together once more. A big thank you to our fans for sticking with us through all these years. We could not be here today without all of you. That is a fact. Thank you everyone. Here's to making some new memories!"
Fates Warning released their latest album, "Live Over Europe," last year to critical acclaim. The first live release featuring the current line-up [Ray Alder (vocals), Jim Matheos (guitars), Joey Vera (bass and vocals), Bobby Jarzombek (drums), Mike Abdow (guitars and vocals)], "Live Over Europe" contains 23 songs and was recorded at various European locations (Aschaffenburg / Germany, Belgrade / Serbia, Thessaloniki and Athens / Greece, Rome and Milan / Italy, Budapest / Hungary as well as Ljubljana / Slovenia) during their January 2018 headlining tour for "Theories Of Flight" (2016).
Fates Warning Announces Headlining Shows
Progressive metal pioneers, Fates Warning, recently announced a much overdue tour of North America alongside Queensrÿche in March-April, and have now added a string of headline dates to the run.
Vocalist Ray Alder checked in to comment on the upcoming touring: ”Fates Warning are hitting the road again in support of our latest album Theories Of Flight. But this time we're touring the US with our good friends in Queensrÿche. The last time we all toured together was a blast, and we expect this time may be even better. We also look forward to playing some cities that we have not been able to visit in quite a while. We hope to see you all at the shows!" More...
Queensryche Reveals New Album Details
Progressive metal legends Queensryche has announced that they will be releasing a new album on March 1st through Century Media Records entitled "The Verdict." The record was produced, mixed, and mastered by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Iced Earth, Hatebreed) at Uberbeatz in Lynwood, WA, Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA and Watershed Studio in Seattle, WA. A Pledge campaign for pre-orders can be seen here.
"I'm extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish on this record," states Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre about The Verdict. "The relentless dedication and hard work of everyone involved has been very rewarding. I am excited and looking forward to it no longer just belonging to us, but belonging to the world. We hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"
Michael "Whip" Wilton (guitar) adds, "The Verdict is the most metal and the most progressive record we have made in a long time. I couldn't possibly be more excited for everyone to hear this." More...
Fates Warning To Release Live Album
Progressive metal legends Fates Warning has announced that they will release a new live album, entitled "Live Over Europe" on June 29th via InsideOutMusic. The album was recorded in eight European cities (Aschaffenburg, Germany, Belgrade, Serbia, Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece, Rome and Milan, Italy, Budapest, Hungary as well as Ljubljana, Slovenia) on their recent tour and a total of 23 songs in over 138 minutes of playing time, spanning 30 years of the group’s seminal career.
"Live Over Europe" was mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Kreator, Symphony X) and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden and will be available as limited 2CD Mediabook, Gatefold 3LP + Bonus-2CD or as Digital Album. More...
Fates Warning Announces New Tour Dates
U.S. Progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning have announced further live shows in the USA and Mexico as part of the next touring run in January 2018 in support of the latest album "Theories Of Flight."
Vocalist Ray Alder has checked in with the following comment about the newly announced shows: “After a break from the last European tour it’s time to hit the road again. And this time we’re headed to the West coast! Also, we will be performing in wonderful Mexico City for the first time! We cannot express how excited we are to finally be able to announce these dates as it has been a long time coming. See you all soon on the West coast leg of the Theories Of Flight tour 2018!”
Below is a list of the exact dates, which now also include German post rockers Long Distance Calling as special guests for the shows in Germany:
1/5 Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
1/7 Mexico City, MX - Circo Volador
1/11 Las Vegas, NV - Count’s Vamp’d
1/12 Phoenix, AZ - Club Red
1/13 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
1/14 Los Angeles, CA - The Whisky-a-Go-Go
Live Over Europe 2018, featuring Support from Methodica
1/18 Essen, DE - Turock (+ Special Guests: LONG DISTANCE CALLING)
1/19 Aschaffenburg, DE - Colos-Saal (+ Special Guests: LONG DISTANCE CALLING)
1/20 Milan, IT - Legend
1/21 Rome, IT - Orion
1/23 Ljubljana, SL - Orto Bar
1/24 Budapest, HU - A38
1/25 Belgrade, SB - Dom Omladine
1/26 Thessaloniki, GR - Principal Club Theater
1/27 Athens, GR - Fuzz Club More...
Fates Warning Adds More Tour Dates
U.S. progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning just added further shows in Europe and North America as part of the "Theories Of Flight" 2017 touring activity.
Due to other commitments, Joey Vera will not be with Fates Warning on the scheduled June 8th Sweden Rock Festival performance. He will instead be replaced by original FW bassist Joe Dibiase for that show.
Catch Fates Warning and Infinite Spectrum live on these dates:
Fri June 2 - London (UK) - Underworld
Sat June 3 - Vaureal (France) - Le Forum
Sun June 4 - Gelsenkirchen (Germany) - Rock Hard Festival
Mon June 5 - Berlin (Germany) - BiNuu
Tue June 6 - Bremen (Germany) - Tivoli
Thu June 8 - Sölvesborg (Sweden) - Sweden Rock Festival
Sun June 11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Tue June 13 - Clifton Park, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
Wed June 14 - Wantagh, NY - Mulcahy's
Thu June 15 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head On Stage
Fri June 16 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
Sun June 18 - Teaneck, NJ - Mexicali Live
Tue June 20 - Buffalo, NY - Ironworks
Wed June 21 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
Thu June 22 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
Fri June 23 - Detroit, MI - Token Lounge
Sat June 24 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
Sun June 25 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
Tue June 27 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Rex
Wed June 28 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
Fri June 30 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Sat July 1 - Allston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Thu August 3 - Leiden (The Netherlands) - Gebr. De Nobel
Fri August 4 - Wacken (Germany) - Wacken Open Air
Sat August 5 - Breda (The Netherlands) - Mezz More...
Infinite Spectrum Joining Fates Warning On Tour
NYC progressive metal troupe Infinite Spectrum has been confirmed as direct support for Fates Warning on a three-week tour this s ummer.
Infinite Spectrum's latest album "Haunter Of The Dark" (streaming here) was released in June of 2016 and is a full-length concept recording based on the short story by master of horror, H. P. Lovecraft.
Two weeks after the tour with Fates Warning, the band is set to take part in Progpocalypse Now!, a special progressive rock concert event where Infinite Spectrum will join The Tea Club and Crazy Swedes at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory. More...
Jim Matheos Announces Ambient Project
Jim Matheos, founding guitarist of legendary U.S. progressive metallers Fates Warning, has announced the release of the debut album from his new ambient instrumental rock project Tuesday The Sky. The first full-length album "Drift" is set for release on June 30th, 2017, and sees Matheos expanding the boundaries of his sound ever further.
"Drift" came together in the downtime between Fates Warning finishing "Theories of Flight" and the beginning of the touring cycle, enabling Matheos to explore a type of atmospheric and instrumental music you might not expect of him.
He comments: "With this kind of music, it's a lot about creating a mood and letting that sink in and develop over long periods of time, as opposed to the more frenetic format of most prog music."
Taking cues from artists like Brian Eno, Boards Of Canada, Sigur Ros and Explosions In The Sky, he explores expansive textures and ambient electronica, as well as some of the most colossal riffs he has ever produced. More...
Fates Warning Announces U.S. Tour Dates
U.S. Progressive Metal pioneers Fates Warning continue to tour in support of the much praised latest release "Theories Of Flight" and are now announcing a first run of dates for the album in North America in June.
Vocalist Ray Alder checked in with the following comment: "We are very excited to finally announce the first leg of the US tour for 'Theories Of Flight'. We know that this news has been a long time coming, but it's finally here and we are ready to once again hit the States in support of a new album. The European tour was amazing, and we are anticipating nothing less from our home crowd. We can't wait to see our fans again. Get your tickets now. Thank you all!"
Here is a list of upcoming dates for Fates Warning:
Fri 06/02/2017 London (UK) - Underworld
Sat 06/03/2017 Vaureal (France) - Le Forum
Sun 06/04/2017 Gelsenkirchen (Germany) - Rock Hard Festival
Mon 06/05/2017 Berlin (Germany) - BiNuu
Tue 06/06/2017 Bremen (Germany) - Tivoli
Thu 06/08/2017 Solvesborg (Sweden) - Sweden Rock Festival
Sun 06/11/2017 Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Tue 06/13/2017 Clifton Park. NY - Upstate Concert Hall
Fri 06/16/2017 New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
Sat 06/17/2017 Patchogue, NY - 89 North
Tue 06/20/2017 Buffalo, NY - Ironworks
Thu 06/22/2017 Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
Fri 06/23/2017 Detroit, MI - Token Lounge
Sat 06/24/2017 Joliet, IL - The Forge
Sun 06/25/2017 Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
Tue 06/27/2017 Pittsburgh, PA - The Rex
Fri 06/30/2017 Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Sat 07/01/2017 Allston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
08/03-05/2017 Wacken (Germany) - Wacken Open Air
More to be announced soon! More...
Fates Warning Releasing New DVD
Legendary progressive metal act Fates Warning celebrated the 30th anniversary of third album, "Awaken the Guardian," in 2016.
To celebrate this milestone, Jim Matheos (guitar) reassembled that era's lineup for two special festival appearances last year: Keep it True XIX and Prog Power USA XVII. Fortunately for fans that were not able to attend, each show was filmed for the upcoming DVD/Blu-ray due out April 28th via Metal Blade Records.
For a preview of "Awaken the Guardian Live," a video for "Fata Morgana" from Keep it True XIX can be viewed below. Directed and edited by Oliver "Bomber" Barth, the Keep It True XIX footage was recorded on April 30th, 2016 in Lauda-Konigshofen, Germany; the Prog Power USA footage was recorded on September 9th, 2016 in Atlanta, GA with sound recording and video editing by Kent Smith, plus audio and video recording services provided by Lucid Lounge Studios - Atlanta. More...
Fates Warning Issues Tour Recap
After just wrapping up a January / February European tour in support of the "Theories Of Flight" album, Fates Warning has now checked in with this recap:
"Well folks, we've been back from the European tour for a few days now, and now that I've had time to unwind and reflect on what this tour was like I'd like to share my thoughts with you all... First of all I would like to personally thank each and every person that made it out to our shows in Europe.
"This was a very special tour. Not that any of the others haven't been, this one was just electric. I could feel it every night I stepped out on the stage. Yes, we were excited to play the new material but it seems that most of the crowds were even more excited to hear it. You, our wonderful fans, have no idea how that feels. To have played in this band for so long and to have everyone singing along to the new album was just, well it was amazing. Thank you for that.
"The tour started out strong, with our first sold out show in Essen, Germany. What a great crowd and evening that was!! In fact the crowds for this tour were about twice as big as our last European tour... And we could not have asked for more enthusiastic crowds. Every night was just as exciting as the last. More...
Fates Warning Gears Up For European Tour
U.S. progressive metal group Fates Warning will return to Europe at long last next week to start a first European headlining tour in support of the "Theories Of Flight" album.
"Theories Of Flight" was released in July of last year and ranked high in year-end polls across all media, including #1 in Greece's Metal Hammer.
Support for the shows will be provided by Armored Dawn from Brazil as well as opening acts Fallen Arise (24.01.-01.02) from Greece and A New Tomorrow (02.-10.02.) from the UK.
24.01.2017 Hamburg (Germany) - Logo
25.01.2017 Cologne (Germany) - Underground
27.01.2017 Essen (Germany) - Turock
28.01.2017 Uden (The Netherlands) - De Pul
29.01.2017 Haarlem (The Netherlands) - Patronaat
30.01.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) - Colossaal
01.02.2017 Brno (Czech Republic) - Metro Music Bar
02.02.2017 Budapest (Hungary) - A38
03.02.2017 Bratislava (Slovakia) - Majestic Music Club
04.02.2017 Munich (Germany) - Strom
05.02.2017 Stuttgart (Germany) - Universum
07.02.2017 Nürnberg (Germany) - Hirsch
08.02.2017 Aarau (Switzerland) - Kiff
09.02.2017 Brescia (Italy) - Circolo Colony
10.02.2017 Bologna (Italy) - Zona Roveri
12.02.2017 Athens (Greece) - Gagarin205 More...
Fallen Arise To Support Fates Warning
Alpha Omega Management has the great pleasure to announce that two of its roster bands, A New Tomorrow and Fallen Arise, are confirmed as support acts for Fates Warning's "Theories of Flight" 2017 tour in Europe.
Fallen Arise will appear from January 24 to February 1st, and A New Tomorrow from February 2nd to February 10th. Check out the show details below. The tour also sees on stage Armored Dawn as main support.
January 24 - Hamburg (GER) @Logo
January 25 - Cologne (GER) @Underground
January 27 - Essen (GER) @Turock
January 28 - Uden (NL) @De Pul
January 29 - Haarlem (NL) @Patronaat
January 30 - Aschaffenburg (GER) @Colossaal
February 01 - Brno (CZ) @Metro Music Bar More...
Fates Warning Releases "SOS" Video
While touring activities in support of the latest album "Theories Of flight" by U.S. progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning is drawing nearer, a new official video clip is launched today in order to continue the release's promotional campaign.
Check out the clip for "SOS," directed by David Brodsky for MyGoodEye, in the player below. Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder commented as follows:
"We are very happy to announce the latest video for the song 'SOS' from our new album 'Theories Of Flight!' The video was recorded at Carriage House Studios in Stamford Connecticut, where we have recorded a number of albums over the years. It was great to be back there again! So many memories...We hope you enjoy the video, and we look forward to seeing you on tour soon!"
Fates Warning will embark on a first European tour for "Theories Of Flight" in January/February 2017. Full dates are available after the video. More...
Fates Warning Releases New Video
In promotion of new album "Theories Of Flight," U.S. progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning today premiere a promotional video for the song "Seven Stars."
Check out the clip, which was directed by David Brodsky for MyGoodEye, in the YouTube player below. Vocalist Ray Alder checked in with the following comment about the video:
"We are happy to debut the new video for 'Seven Stars' from our latest album 'Theories Of Flight.' This song is very special to me. The lyrics for this song were the first that I had written for the new album. I knew that my life was changing, I had met my lovely (now) wife who lived in Madrid, Spain and she was the inspiration for this song. I knew that I would be moving to Madrid soon, so the lyrics tended to come very organically.
"That theme would develop more as the writing progressed. Stories of change and moving on. Living life really. I found the flag of Madrid quite interesting. Seven white stars surrounded by red...Hence the inspiration for the title. I figured I would give a little tour of the city in the video since I'm now here. Enjoy!" More...