Fates Warning
Background information
Origin	Connecticut, USA
Genre(s)	Progressive metal
Years active	1983 - present
Website	www.fateswarning.com
Members
Jim Matheos Ray Alder Joey Vera

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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.

History

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. Night on Bröcken was an album by Fates Warning released in September 1984. ... Metal Blade Records is an independent record label which was founded in 1981 by Brian Slagel. ... Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from east London. ... The Spectre Within was an album by Fates Warning released in 1985. ... Awaken the Guardian is the third album by Fates Warning released in 1986. ... Ray Alder has been the lead vocalist of the progressive metal band Fates Warning since their 1988 release No Exit. ... This article is about the play. ... Mark Zonder is the drummer of American heavy-metal band Warlord. ... Perfect Symmetry was an album by Fates Warning released in 1989. ... Kevin Moore promotional photo Kevin Moore (born May 26, 1967) is a keyboardist, composer and original member of the American progressive metal band Dream Theater. ... Dream Theater is a progressive metal band formed by three students at the Berklee College of Music in 1985. ...

1991 saw the release of Parallels, which was considered by some as a commercial release. James LaBrie from Dream Theater was featured as a guest vocalist on "Life in Still Water". The next album, Inside Out, from 1994 continued the vein of the previous album in general, adding more melody to the songs. Parallels is the sixth album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 1991. ... Kevin James LaBrie (born May 5, 1963) is a Canadian vocalist who is best known for being the lead singer in progressive metal band Dream Theater. ... Dream Theater is a progressive metal band formed by three students at the Berklee College of Music in 1985. ... Inside Out is an album released in 1994 by Fates Warning. ...

A compilation album, Chasing Time was released in 1995, including 2 previously unreleased songs. Chasing Time is a compilation album, recorded by the Progressive Metal group Fates Warning. ...

In 1996, both Joe DiBiase and Frank Aresti left Fates Warning.
A Pleasant Shade of Gray was released in 1997, featuring the 3 remaining members, Alder, Matheos and Zonder - and 2 guests - Joey Vera on bass, and Kevin Moore once again as a guest, performing on piano and keyboards. The album revealed a much deeper and darker mood of Fates Warning, completely different from their previous works, a concept album. The album is originally a 50 minute long song, which was divided to 12 tracks. A Pleasant Shade of Gray is an album by the progressive metal group Fates Warning, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). ... Joey Vera is a American heavy metal bassist who is currently the bass player for progressive metal band Fates Warning. ...

A live 2CD set, "Still Life" was released in 1998 - the first CD contained "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" album performed live at it's entirety, while the second CD contained "The Ivory Gate Of Dreams" from the 1988 "No Exit" album performed at it's entirety with some other various songs performed live. Bernie Versailles on additional guitars, and Jason Keaser on keyboards accompanied the band on this album, while still keeping Joey Vera as the bassist on this record. A Japanese version included a studio Scorpions cover, "In Trance".

In 2000, Moore and Vera returned once more, to make the next album, "Disconnected", this time an album with techno influences.

"FWX", the band's tenth, latest studio recording was released in 2004. Drummer Mark Zonder has stated it will be his last album with the band, as he wishes to pursue another interests, and left in 2005.

A live DVD (Live In Athens) had been released in 2005, and was released on an audio version as well.

Notes

• Bassist Joey Vera is officially a full-time member since the release of the 2000 album Disconnected.
• Guitarist Bernie Versailles, who was featured on the Still Life live album, plays with the band currently.
• Original vocalist John Arch made a one-time special live performance with the band in 1995.
• Original vocalist John Arch was among the vocalists featured in Dream Theater's auditions for a new vocalist in 1992.
• Ed Roth played keyboards on some gigs in 1997.
• Guitarist Frank Aresti played a few gigs with the band in 2005.
• Drummer Nick D'Virgilio played a few gigs with the band in 2005, After the departure of Mark Zonder.
• The band recorded a cover of Rush's "Closer to the Heart", as a contribution to the Working Man Rush tribute album.
• The band recorded a cover of Black Sabbath's "Sign Of The Southern Cross", as a contribution to the Holy Dio Ronnie James Dio tribute album.
• The band recorded a cover of Judas Priest's "Saints In Hell", as a contribution to the Legends of Heavy Metal Judas Priest tribute album.

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Discography

• Night on Bröcken (1984)
• The Spectre Within (1985)
• Awaken the Guardian (1986)
• No Exit (1988)
• Perfect Symmetry (1989)
• Parallels (1991)
• Inside Out (1994)
• Chasing Time (compilation) (1995)
• A Pleasant Shade of Gray (1997)
• Still Life (live) (1998)
• Disconnected (2000)
• FWX (2004)

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Videography

• Kyrie Eleison (Music video) (1986)
• Anarchy Divine (Music video) (1988)
• Silent Cries (Music video) (1988)
• Through Different Eyes (Music video) (1989)
• Point Of View (Music video) (1991)
• Eye To Eye (Music video) (1992)
• Monument (Music video) (1994)
• A Pleasant Shade Of Gray VHS (1998)
• Live At The Dynamo DVD (2000)
• The View From Here DVD (2003)
• Live In Athens DVD (2005)

Other Releases

• Demo 1983 (1983)
• Misfit Demo (1983)
• Demo 1994 (1984)
• Dickie Demo (1985)
• Pale Fire (Single) (1994)
• A Pleasant Shade Of Gray: Part II (Single) (1997)
• Awaken The Guardian Re-Release (Box Set) (2005)
  • CD1: Awaken The Guardian Remaster CD
  • CD2: Demos & Live CD
  • CD3: DVD: 12/28/1986 at Sundance, Long Island, NY

Members

• Ray Alder - Vocals (1987-Present)
• Jim Matheos - Guitar (1982-Present)
• Joey Vera - Bass (2000-Present)

Touring members

• Bernie Versailles - Guitar (1998-Present)
• Jason Keazar - Keyboards (1998)
• Joey Vera - Bass (1998-2000)
• Shaun Michaud - Keyboards, Guitar (2000)
• Nick D'Virgilio - Drums (2005)

Touring guests

• Kevin Moore - keyboards (2005)
• Mike Portnoy - Drums (2005)
• James LaBrie - vocals

Former members

• John Arch - vocals (1982-1987)
• Chris Cronk - vocals (1987)
• Victor Arduini - guitars (1982-1986)
• Frank Aresti - guitars (1986-1996)
• Joe DiBiase - bass (1982-1996)
• Steve Zimmermann - drums (1982-1988)
• Mark Zonder - drums (1988-2005)

External links

• Official website