Name: FWX
Brand: Fates Warning

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

160512

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-07

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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39841605129

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160517

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2023-07-14

39841605174

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Artist

Fates Warning

Genre GB

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.

Seminal progressive rock icons, FATES WARNING, back from a four-year recording hiatus, return to form with 2004's highly anticipated studio release "FWX". In 2003 fans of progressive rock & metal were treated to a U.S. TOUR that took almost fifteen years to come together. When DREAM THEATER, QUEENSRYCHE and FATES WARNING hit the road in the summer of 2003, both the members of Fates and the fans in attendance were in for the surprise of a lifetime. As far as Jim Matheos, Ray Alder and journeyman bassist Joey Vera were concerned, FATES WARNING would be the opening act on a national tour that would shine the spotlight squarely on co-headliners Dream Theater and Queensryche. Much to the band's delight, they were able to reach a whole new and very appreciative audience. Accolades for the band reached fever pitch during the tour with new fans embracing the band on every tour stop. This excitement has rejuvenated FATES WARNING and you can clearly hear it on "FWX", as the return of the more aggressive side of Fates has breathed new life into the recording of "FWX". Produced by guitarist Jim Matheos and vocalist Ray Alder, "FWX" is the best of FATES WARNING flexing their creativity combined with a new sense of purpose and drive.

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