![]() The remastered, re-release replaces the "moonĬover" with the original cover art, albeit with a new logo imposed over it. History lesson on the band and certainly something die-hard Fates Warning fans Not of the same calibur of the actual album. The demo and live recordings aren't bad, but are obviously The recording is so poor, it's not something I would probably give Typical of most metal band in the early 80's and are far more interesting and Of the environment and how "corporate buildings are spreading like ashes" andĭestroying "the earth and virgin soil." One thing for sure, the lyrics are not "Damnation"ĭespite sounding a bit like a heavy metal cliché is a song about the destruction Through the eyes of the men who paid Judas his 30 peices of silver. "Kiss of Death", on the other hand, explores the betrayal of Christ Songs like the title track speak of the holiday of That just fills a whole in the collection.įor my initial contempt for this CD may have been the lyrical direction, whichįrankly was is a bit dark. ![]() Guardian", but it is at least a disc that I can now enjoy, instead of something Will never be able to match the genius of "The Spectre Within" and "Awaken the Which was originally released on Metal Massacre. Of course I have always liked "Soldier Boy", Mixing together the intricate songwriting of progressive rock and the heaviness Rediscovering the two instrumental tracks alone, was worth the price Unique vocal melodies, to the amazing guitar work of Jim Matheos and VictorĪrduini. (I only paid $2.99 for that first CD pressing with theīlade released a remastered version of "Night On Bröcken" as part of their 20thĪnniversary series and I re-discoved a gem of a metal CD. Gave it another spin after that, prefering instead to listen to the rest of Version of this album but I did pick up the CD just to complete my Fates WarningĬollection and gave it only one listen before shelving it. The first CD release, which was very poor. It better and would not have compared it to a CD I held in such high regard.Īnother reason for my initial dislike may have been due to the mastering on Perhaps if I had heard "Night On Bröcken" first I would have liked Was the first Fates Warning disc I had ever heard and it became an instant favorite ![]() Part of the reason for my contempt may have been that "Spectre Within" The days they were released, I always had this total disregard for "Night Onīröcken", and to be honest I don't know why. "Buried Alive"ĭespite being a big fan of "Spectre Within" and "Awaken the Guardian" since JohnĪrch also released a solo EP with guitarist Jim Matheos.įates Warning - Night On Bröcken (Metal Blade) 1984 1. Drummer Mark Zonder has a cult following from his days with Warlord.Ĭurrent vocalist Ray Alder formed Engine along with bassist Joey Vera. Vera was originally from another classic Metal Blade band, Armored Theater's Kevin Moore joined the band for a periord. Original vocalist John Arch auditioned to be Various members of Fates Warning have been involved in various other projectsīesides Fates Warning as well. Original vocalist was replaced by Ray Alder. Prog-rockers Dream Theater and Queensryche. ![]() Unfortunately they never hit it big like their fellow My favorite as John Arch's unique vocals blending perfectly with the various Fates Warning started out as a straight forward heavy metal band Originally formedĪs Misfit, the band changed their name because of the punk band The Warning is acknowledged as one of the pioneers of progressive metal and areĬertainly one of the more influential progressive metal bands. No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Fates Warning
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