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11/23/2004 Entry: "Early tour information..."
From Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles - www.bravewords.com
In a recent interview with Germany's Rock Hard Magazine, FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder discussed the possible touring replacement for departed drummer Mark Zonder and the band's plans to hit Europe in 2005.
"Of course we're still friends," says Alder with regards to Zonder. "He just didn't want to tour anymore. We haven't ruled out the possibility that he might record the next album with us. We definitely need a new drummer for the live gigs, though. At the moment it looks like Nick D'Virgilio from Spock's Beard will be with us on the upcoming tour."
Tour plans for Europe in support of the new FWX album are being laid out, which might include the return of an old friend to the Fates Warning stage.
"Nothing is confirmed for Germany yet, but it's an important market for us. We haven't toured there in six years. And if things work out, it looks like our former guitar player Frank Aresti will be with us."
Aresti left the band following the tour for Fates Warning's 1994 album Inside Out
Replies: 19 Comments
How about London? We saw Enchant\Spock's Beard and Dream Theater.Now we want to see Matheos&the gang.
Posted by KON @ 12/05/2004 10:10 AM PST
Actually, Zonder generally recorded all his parts away from the rest of the band since he lived in Los Angeles, while Jim lives on the East Coast. It's been that way for most of their albums.
Posted by Ian @ 12/01/2004 09:30 PM PST
I'm not denying what Alder is saying about Zonder but looking at the liner notes, Zonder recorded his drums before everyone else and in a different location. That made me wonder how recording separately has to do with not wanting to tour? But that's reading into it and the music is what matters!
Posted by FWXX @ 12/01/2004 03:11 AM PST
Where the hell is the press for FWX?
Posted by Andy @ 11/29/2004 01:06 PM PST
I'm in the UK. I've never seen a Fates Warning gig apart from when they supported Dream Theater over here. However this FWX album is stunning. I've played it over and over and over. So get your arses over to the England, Scotland and Wales and lets see you do it live!
Posted by HoPpY @ 11/29/2004 06:45 AM PST
Fates warning in Brazil,please!!!
Posted by daniel dutra @ 11/29/2004 03:29 AM PST
Don't forget to come to Wisconsin when you visit the States. I'm looking forward to hearing "The Ivory Gate of Dreams" most of all.
Posted by Matt @ 11/28/2004 06:13 PM PST
Not to mention Denmark!!! I heard FW in Copenhagen in 1995. THAT IS ALMOST TEN YEARS AGO! Feed us, the starving Danish prog audience!!!
Posted by Søren R. F-M @ 11/28/2004 04:08 PM PST
San Diego, San Diego, please
Posted by Leonardo @ 11/28/2004 12:11 AM PST
Have you ever been to Spain? I've seen 4 times to Dream Theater in Barcelona. Now it's your turn. We are waiting for you guys.
Posted by sergi @ 11/27/2004 05:00 AM PST
And don't forget the UK, plenty of fans (from other countries too!) living here ;)
Posted by Yiannis @ 11/26/2004 04:39 AM PST
I ador FW you are the best group in any music style in the whole world.
I hope you will continue making music forever.
PLEASE COME TO ISRAEL!!!
Posted by NAOR @ 11/25/2004 10:00 AM PST
I ador FW you are the best group in any music style in the whole world.
I hope you will continue making music forever.
Posted by NAOR @ 11/25/2004 09:58 AM PST
come to Greece, many fans want to see u again.it's been a long time since your last gig here....
Posted by Vasilis @ 11/24/2004 05:25 PM PST
Yes, you can go to Israel!
AI mean after coming to Greece, it won't be that far!
Posted by Yiannis @ 11/24/2004 06:51 AM PST
Aresti, alright!That'd be great if Zonder could still record w/FW. Ask Jim Matheos, will Kevin Moore's Chroma Key support Fates in Europe and elsewhere????
Posted by sknowbird @ 11/24/2004 06:07 AM PST
Ask Jim Matheos, will Kevin Moore's Chroma Key support Fates in Europe and elsewhere????
Posted by sknowbird @ 11/24/2004 06:06 AM PST
California is a nice place to visit ANYTIME!!! Great new album
Posted by Michael @ 11/23/2004 11:09 PM PST
great!!!
come to israel guys!!!
it's good to know that things are moving...
(i'm serious, come to israel!)
Posted by roy @ 11/23/2004 04:09 PM PST
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