band members l to r: Jim Matheos(g), Ray Alder (v), Mark Zonder (d), Joey Vera (b)

BIO

When you've started a revolution, what's left to do? Start another one. The seminal progressive metal stalwarts FATES WARNING, virtually created the genre back in 1984, by combining elements of pure metal, classically inspired crescendos and interludes with jazz fusion like chops. Now with the release of the bands 9th studio album, "Disconnected", they have reinvented themselves - yet again. Having spent most of 1999 on opposite ends of the country pursuing other creative endeavors, FATES' regrouped at Carriage House Studios in rural Connecticut in January 2000. Each member had just come off creatively satisfying musical endeavors, breathing new life into a chemistry that has inspired fans, critics and musicians alike. Founding member, guitarist and main songwriter Jim Matheos had released "Away With Words", a fusion project inspired by the likes of Shadowfax and Montreux, while vocalist Ray Alder tackled ENGINE, a heavier straight forward approach that included bassist Joey Vera and one time FATES' touring guitarist Bernie Versailles. Ray sees his time in Engine as an asset to FATES WARNING, "(Engine) broadened my horizons with the way I sing. I realized there were other ways to use my voice." Opting for a much heavier sound that is reminiscent of group's seminal fifth album "No Exit", "Disconnected" will not surprise the staunchest FATES" fan but may be a curveball to others. When you listen to the band's body of work every album is one completely different aural experience from the next. "Disconnected" is yet another chapter in a highly prolific career. Matheos explains the albums' impetus simply, "We just keep trying todo different things to keep our fans and ourselves interested." Having just come off the critical success of his side project ENGINE, Ray entered the recording process with a different frame of mind. He sees the album as a welcome return to the band's earlier style "A lot of people wanted us to be heavier. People would always ask us if we were going to make a heavy album". Helping the band create the vision in the studio, Matheos again enlistedthe assistance of former Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore, and FATES hired gun bassist Joey Vera who will once again join the band on any live outings.

DISCOGRAPHY

	NIGHT ON BROCKEN 1984 Track list: 1. Buried Alive 2. The Calling 3. Kiss of Death 4. Night On Brocken 5. S.E.K. 6. Misfit 7. Shadowfax 8. Damnation 9. Soldier Boy Notes: Original lineup: John Arch (v), Jim Matheos (g), Victor Arduini (g), Steve Zimmerman (d) & Joe DiBiase (b)
	NIGHT ON BROCKEN 1984 Track list: 1. Buried Alive 2. The Calling 3. Kiss of Death 4. Night On Brocken 5. S.E.K. 6. Misfit 7. Shadowfax 8. Damnation 9. Soldier Boy Notes: Alternate cover
	NIGHT ON BROCKEN 1984 Track list: 1. Buried Alive 2. The Calling 3. Kiss of Death 4. Night On Brocken 5. S.E.K. 6. Misfit 7. Shadowfax 8. Damnation 9. Soldier Boy Notes: Alternate cover
	THE SPECTRE WITHIN 1985 Track list: 1. Traveler in Time 2. Orphan Gypsy 3. Without A Trace 4. Pirates of the Underground 5. The Apparition 6. Kyrie Eleison 7. Epitaph Notes: lineup: John Arch (v), Jim Matheos (g), Victor Arduini (g), Steve Zimmerman (d) & Joe DiBiase (b)
	AWAKEN THE GUARDIAN 1986 Track list: 1. The Sorceress 2. Valley of the Dolls 3. Fata Morgana 4. Guardian 5. Prelude to Ruin 6. Giant's Lore (Heart of Winter) 7. Time Long Past 8. Exodus Notes: lineup: John Arch (v), Jim Matheos (g), Frank 'X' Aresti (g), Steve Zimmerman (d) & Joe DiBiase (b)
	NO EXIT 1988 Track list: 1. Anarchy Divine 2. Silent Cries 3. In A Word 4. Shades of Heavenly Death 5. The Ivory Gate of Dreams: I. Innocence II. Cold Daze III. Daylight Dreamers IV. Quietus V. Ivory Tower VI. Whispers on the Wind VII. Aquiescence VIII. Retrospect Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Frank 'X' Aresti (g), Steve Zimmerman (d) & Joe DiBiase (b)
	PERFECT SYMMETRY 1989 Track list: 1. Part of the Machine 2. Through Different Eyes 3. Static Acts 4. A World Apart 5. At Fates Hands 6. The Arena 7. Chasing Time 8. Nothing Left to Say Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Frank 'X' Aresti (g), Mark Zonder(d) & Joe DiBiase (b), Kevin Moore (k)-special guest
	PARALLELS 1991 Track list: 1. Leave the Past Behind 2. Life in Still Water 3. Eye to Eye 4. The Eleventh Hour 5. Point of View 6. We Only Say Goodbye 7. Don't Follow Me 8. The Road Goes on Forever Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Frank 'X' Aresti (g), Mark Zonder(d) & Joe DiBiase (b), Special guest-James LaBrie
	INSIDE OUT 1994 Track list: 1. Outside Looking In 2. Pale Fire 3. The Strand 4. Shelter Me 5. Island in the Stream 6. Down to the Wire 7. Face the Fear 8. Inward Bound 9. Monument 10. Afterglow Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Frank 'X' Aresti (g), Mark Zonder(d) & Joe DiBiase (b)
	CHASING TIME 1995 Track list: 1. Monument 2. The Apparition 3. Through Different Eyes 4. Point of View 5. Prelude to Ruin 6. Quietus 7. Eye to Eye 8. Guardian 9. At Fates Fingers 10. Silent Cries 11. We Only Say Goodbye 12. Damnation 13. Circles 14. The Eleventh Hour Notes: Best of compilation
	A PLEASENT SHADE OF GRAY 1997 Track list: A Pleasant Shade of Gray (Parts I-XII) Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Mark Zonder(d) Joey Vera(b), & Kevin Moore (k)
	STILL LIFE 1998 Track list: Disc 1: 1. A Pleasant Shade of Gray (Parts I-XII) Disc 2: 1. The Ivory Gate of Dreams 2. The Eleventh Hour 3. Point Of View 4. Monument 5. At Fates Hands 6. Prelude To Ruin 7. We Only Say Goodbye 8. In Trance (Scorpions song; Japan version only) Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Mark Zonder(d) Joey Vera(b), & Kevin Moore (k).. Double Live CD
	DISCONNECTED 2000 Track list: 1. Disconnected Pt. I 2. One 3. So 4. Pieces of Me 5. Something from Nothing 6. Still Remains 7. Disconnected Pt. II Notes: lineup: Ray Alder(v), Jim Matheos (g), Mark Zonder(d) Joey Vera(b), & Kevin Moore (k)