Name: Disconnected
Brand: Fates Warning

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160522

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-07

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The Orchard

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39841605228

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160527

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2023-07-14

39841605273

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Fates Warning

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Metal

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Metal Blade

Fates Warning is a progressive metal band that was formed in 1982 in Hartford, Connecticut. Originally known as Misfit, the band changed their name and gained recognition with their inclusion on the Metal Massacre V compilation in 1984. With a current line-up consisting of *Ray Alder* on vocals, *Jim Matheos* on guitar, and *Joey Vera* on bass, Fates Warning has evolved over the years while maintaining their unique sound. Their musical direction shifted from power to progressive metal after John Arch's departure in 1987. 

Throughout their career, Fates Warning has had several talented musicians contribute to their music. Notable former members include Steve Zimmermann and Mark Zonder on drums, Joe DiBiase and Frank Aresti on bass and guitars respectively, Victor Arduini on guitar during the early years of the band, Chris Cronk providing vocals for a brief period in 1987, and Kevin Moore adding keyboards from 1997 to 2000.

Fans of Fates Warning may also enjoy similar artists such as Shadow Gallery, Redemption, Psychotic Waltz, Threshold, Vanden Plas,and Queensrÿche among others. With an impressive discography spanning several decades,Fates Warning continues to captivate audiences with their powerful and intricate music.

Metal Blade is an independent heavy metal label that was founded in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. Over the years, Metal Blade has gained a reputation for launching the careers of numerous popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

The label has gone through various changes in its label codes and variants throughout the years. From 1982 to 1983, they used "tan labels and axe with blood stains" for most releases. However, there were exceptions such as "black labels" available only on the Metal Massacre compilation and "custom tan labels" for certain releases like Bitch's Damnation Alley.

In 1984, Metal Blade switched to using "silver labels and axe with blood stains," which were actually used only in that year. Some pressings from this period with earlier dates are actually from 1984. These silver labels were also reused in the 2016 reissues of Slayer's Show No Mercy album. Additionally, some releases sold in 1987 featured these silver labels but were likely old stock distributed in new sleeves.

Fates Warning's ninth studio album, "Disconnected," contain recurring images of separation and incompleteness reflective of the album's title.      "To do something similar to earlier release would have been an easy way out," says guitarist Jim Matheos of the set. "The best thing for me to do, and the biggest inspiration, is to say, 'Let's do something different now and stretch ourselves in the other direction.' " Disconnected," sees Fates Warning collaborate with ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore, as well Armored Saint's Joey Vera on bass and backing vocals. Vocalist Ray Alder takes a more active role in the writing process for this album. Matheos, who writes the group's music, has served as Fates Warning's primary lyricist for years, but on "Disconnected" Alder pens the words to two songs, including the first single, "One." Another "Disconnected" track, "Pieces Of Me," is the first lyrical collaboration between Alder and Matheos. Throughout the band's career, Fates Warning has always cut a clear path, remaining steadfast in their vision to create inspired progressive metal.  A must have for fans!

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