New Fates Warning July 1st!

[engmtlhd]

After a couple of listens to become familiar with the songs, I think this disc qualifies as an instant classic and their best since APSOG. Unlike their last disc, Theories of Flight is much more uptempo, heavier and more upbeat while still maintaining the introspective storytelling that is a hallmark of this band. The 10 minute epics, "The Light and Shade of Things" and "The Ghosts of Home" are examples of Fates at their very best as is the incredibly haunting instrumental finale and follow-up to "Ghosts," – "Theories of Flight" – the title most certainly derived from a childhood spent with a family that moves every few years as the parents follow their careers.

Disc of the year for me so far. Unlikely anything's going to top it. Everyone in the band is in top form and Ray sounds as strong as he ever has.

Agree with most everything you've said. This and Gojira's "Magma" are albums of the year so far.

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING DEBUT “SEVEN STARS” MUSIC VIDEO

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING PREMIER “SOS” MUSIC VIDEO

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING ANNOUNCE US TOUR DATES

June
11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
13 - Clifton Park, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
14 - Wantagh, NY - Mulcahy's
15 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head On Stage
16 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
18 - Teaneck, NJ - Mexicali Live
20 - Buffalo, NY - Ironworks
21 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
22 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
23 - Detroit, MI - Token Lounge
24 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
25 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
27 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Rex
28 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
30 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater

July
1 - Allston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING - ADDITIONAL TEXAS SHOWS ADDED;

August
9 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
10 - Dallas, TX - Trees
11 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL U.S., MEXICO DATES

 

[KingsGene]

FATES WARNING RELEASE VIDEO TRAILER FOR JANUARY TOUR DATES; BAND TO MIX LIVE ALBUM WITH JENS BOGREN



"...As previously announced, all of the upcoming European shows will be recorded for a live release to be mixed by Jens Bogren, who last worked with Fates Warning on their Theories Of Flight studio album.

The band commented the live release plans as follows: "It's been 20 years since we released our only live album, Still Life. It's time for an update! In January we'll be recording a series of shows in some of our favourite European cities. The best of these will be included in a live album to be released in 2018. While we haven't decided on the final set list yet we're planning on about a 2-hour set with as little overlap as possible with the Still Life album. Hope to see you all there!" - Jim Matheos..."