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Jim Matheos
Jim Matheos (born November 22, 1962) is an American guitarist and the primary songwriter for the progressive metal band Fates Warning, in which he has been the only consistent member since the group's beginning. Matheos also plays in OSI alongside Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, ex-Dream Theater), as well as making other appearances with many different bands and artists. He has also released two solo instrumental albums on Metal Blade Records. In 2003, Matheos collaborated with original Fates Warning vocalist John Arch on 2003's '' A Twist of Fate'', Arch's first professional recording since leaving Fates Warning in 1987. The two later collaborated as Arch/Matheos, releasing full-length albums '' Sympathetic Resonance'' in 2011 and ''Winter Ethereal'' in 2019. Fates Warning has released thirteen studio albums since their formation in 1982. Their latest studio album, '' Long Day Good Night'', was released in 2020. On February 17, 2014, Matheos released an experimental guitar album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, United States. Westfield was first settled by Europeans in 1660. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield metropolitan area, Massachusetts, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 40,834 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History The area was originally inhabited by the Pocomtuc, and was called ''Waranoke'' or ''Woronoco'' (meaning "the winding land"). Trading houses were built in 1639 to 1640 by European settlers from the Connecticut Colony. Massachusetts asserted jurisdiction, and prevailed after a boundary survey. In 1647, Massachusetts made Woronoco part of Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield."Chronology of Westfield (1)" Louis M. Dewey, copyrigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night On Bröcken
''Night on Bröcken'' is the debut studio album by the American progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in September 1984 through Metal Blade Records. The title of the album is apparently a reference to the Brocken, a mountain in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, which is traditionally associated with witches (Walpurgis Night), most famously in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's ''Faust'' (1806–1831). The reference becomes apparent on two original album covers that "were scrapped prior to major distribution"."Night On Bröcken" fateswarning.com. Archived fro the original on April 17, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2020. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Over Europe (Fates Warning Album)
Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman. There have been numerous lineup changes over the course of their -year career, and Matheos has been the only constant member. As of 2020, the band consists of Matheos, vocalist Ray Alder (who replaced Arch in 1987), bassist Joey Vera (who replaced DiBiase in 1996), drummer Bobby Jarzombek and guitarist Michael Abdow. Fates Warning also had a revolving cast of drummers and guitarists by the time Jarzombek and Abdow joined the band in 2007 and 2020 respectively. A pioneer of the progressive metal movement, Fates Warning has been referred to as one of the "Big Three" of the genre, creating and popularizing the style along with Queensrÿche and Dream Theater. Their early work, influenced by the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), is also important in the development ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theories Of Flight
''Theories of Flight'' is the twelfth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on July 1, 2016 through Inside Out Music; their last release on the label with their re-signing with their longtime label Metal Blade Records in 2019. ''Theories of Flight'' marked the first time since 2004's '' FWX'' that Fates Warning had recorded as a four-piece. Although guitarist Frank Aresti was still a member of Fates Warning at the time of the album's writing and recording sessions, he does not appear in band photos inside the album booklet and is credited only as a guest, for providing guitar solos on two tracks ("From the Rooftops" and "White Flag"); therefore, this is the last Fates Warning album to feature Aresti. Critical reception In his review of the album, Trey Spencer of Sputnik Music stated "Theories of Flight feels like a classic", arguing "when a band somehow manages to take the most solid and memorable moments of their breakthrough release and seamlessly m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkness In A Different Light
''Darkness in a Different Light'' is the eleventh studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 2013 through Inside Out Music. It is the band's first album since '' FWX'' (2004), marking the longest gap between two studio albums in their career, as well as being their only studio album with guitarist Frank Aresti since '' Inside Out'' (1994); although he appeared on the band's next album ''Theories of Flight'' (2016), as a guest, ''Darkness in a Different Light'' would be the last to feature Aresti as an official member. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek also makes his debut with Fates Warning on this album, and it is the band's first release through Inside Out Music."Fates Warning To Release 'Darkness In A Differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disconnected (Fates Warning Album)
''Disconnected'' is the ninth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on July 25, 2000, through Metal Blade Records. Kevin Moore previously played on the Fates Warning album '' A Pleasant Shade of Gray'' and later appeared in OSI with Matheos. The album was re-released in Germany in 2006 as part of a two-CD set with the album '' Inside Out'' featuring bonus tracks Track listing Personnel * Ray Alder – vocals * Jim Matheos – guitars, additional keyboards, sequencing, effects * Mark Zonder – drums * Joey Vera – bass * Kevin Moore Kevin Moore (born May 26, 1967) is an American former keyboardist, composer and the founder of the Chroma Key music project. He was also a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, co-founder of the progressive rock supergroup O.S. ... – keyboards * Steve Tushar – additional keyboards, sequencing, effects * Laurie Matheos – voices * Amy Motta – voices * Bernie Altman – voices Credit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still Life (Fates Warning Album)
''Still Life'' is a live album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 1998. The Japanese release of this album includes a studio cover version of the Scorpions song "In Trance" (Track 8 on Disc II). Track listing Disc one Disc two Japanese edition Band members * Ray Alder – Vocals *Jim Matheos Jim Matheos (born November 22, 1962) is an American guitarist and the primary songwriter for the progressive metal band Fates Warning, in which he has been the only consistent member since the group's beginning. Matheos also plays in OSI alongs ... – Guitars * Mark Zonder – Drums Guest musicians *Bernie Versailles – Guitars * Joey Vera – Bass *Jason Keazer – Keyboards References {{Authority control Fates Warning albums 1997 live albums Massacre Records live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Pleasant Shade Of Gray
''A Pleasant Shade of Gray'' is the eighth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on April 22, 1997, through Metal Blade Records. It is a concept album, and contains one song divided into twelve parts and is noted for its darker mood and more progressive style. Overview ''A Pleasant Shade Of Gray'' is a single song that is divided into twelve tracks. The album is notable for its darker mood and mixture of progressive rock and metal with hints of industrial, classical, and psychedelia. Jim Matheos wrote the album following Fates Warning's 1994 tour in support of '' Inside Out'', with Matheos mailing tapes to Ray Alder and Mark Zonder. The record was recorded after two weeks of live rehearsals. It took approximately one month in Carriage House studio with Terry Brown producing to complete the recording. Then-former Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera and former Dream Theater keyboard player Kevin Moore were recruited to complete the recording lineup of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasing Time (compilation)
''Chasing Time'' is a compilation album, recorded by the Progressive metal group Fates Warning. The album was released on July 25, 1995. It includes 14 songs from all the band's periods, including 1 unreleased remix and 2 unreleased songs. It is the only compilation album the band has released. Track listing #"Monument" - 6:15 #"The Apparition" - 5:47 #"Through Different Eyes" - 4:20 #"Point of View" - 4:58 #"Prelude to Ruin" - 7:20 #"Quietus" - 4:06 #"Eye to Eye" - 4:05 #"Guardian" - 7:30 #"At Fates Hands" reviously unreleased- 4:46 #"Silent Cries" - 3:16 #"We Only Say Goodbye" reviously unreleased remix- 4:50 #"Damnation" - 6:22 #"Circles" reviously unreleased- 5:16 #"The Eleventh Hour" - 8:52 * Track 1 is from '' Inside Out'' (1994) * Track 2 is from '' The Spectre Within'' (1985) * Track 3 is from '' Perfect Symmetry'' (1989) * Tracks 4, 7, 11, and 14 are from '' Parallels'' (1991) * Tracks 5 and 8 are from '' Awaken the Guardian'' (1986) * Tracks 6 and 10 are from ''No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Out (Fates Warning Album)
''Inside Out'' is the seventh studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on July 26, 1994 through Metal Blade Records. The album continues with the commercial sound that '' Parallels'' began. It was the last to feature long-time bassist Joe DiBiase, who left after its release, as well as the last to feature guitarist Frank Aresti until his return to band in 2005. Aresti later appeared on their 2013 album ''Darkness in a Different Light'' as a full-time member and on the 2016 album ''Theories of Flight'' as a guest. DiBiase would return in 2010 and 2016 for a number of shows, but did not officially rejoin. This album was re-released in 2006 in Germany as part of a 2-CD Set with the album '' Disconnected'' featuring bonus tracks. Original Track listing Metal Blade Records re-mastered 2012 version On June 5, 2012, the album was remastered with a second disc of live and demo material, along with a DVD with videos and the album played live. Disc 1 - Original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parallels (album)
''Parallels'' is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on October 29, 1991, through Metal Blade Records. The album reached No. 20 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Heatseekers chart."Parallels – Fates Warning , Awards" ''''. . Retrieved March 23, 2015. James LaBrie, who had recently joined |
Perfect Symmetry (Fates Warning Album)
Perfect Symmetry is the fifth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 1989 through Metal Blade Records;Taylor, Robert"Perfect Symmetry - Fates Warning" ''AllMusic''. All Media Network. Retrieved 2015-03-20. a remastered edition was reissued on June 10, 2008 together with a bonus disc containing studio demos, as well as a DVD of live performances from the 1989–90 ''Perfect Symmetry'' world tour. It was with this album that the band's more modern, progressive direction was established. Overview ''Perfect Symmetry'' was Fates Warning's second album with singer Ray Alder, who fully participated in the writing of the album. Guitarist and founding band member Jim Matheos describes Alder as having "really started to find his voice and range n ''Perfect Symmetry'' It was our second album with him and he did some incredible stuff. It's also when he started to sing in a lower range and we welcomed that because that's the direction we wanted to head into anyway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
