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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