Awaking The Guardian

Fates Warning
Awaking The Guardian

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Release date: 11/Mar/1996
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Details / Tracklist: MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "The Sorceress"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Valley Of The Dolls"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Fata Morgana"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Guardian"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "Prelude To Ruin"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Giant's Lore (Heart Of Winter)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "Time Long Past"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "Exodus"
Number of discs: 1
Description:Zum 30. auf Kassette: "Awaken The Guardian" als 30th Anniversary Remaster Cassette Release. "Awaken the Guardian" ist das dritte Studioalbum der US-amerikanischen Progressive-Metal-Band Fates Warning. Es erschien im Jahr 1986 bei Metal Blade Records und gilt als wegweisend. Nach einigen USA-Konzerten nach der Veröffentlichung von The Spectre Within nahmen Fates Warning ihr drittes Album im September und Oktober 1986 auf, jetzt mit Frank Aresti statt Victor Arduini als Gitarrist. Jim Archambault spielte Keyboards, die Band und Brian Slagel produzierten das Album, Eddy Schreyer masterte es. Nach der Veröffentlichung von "Awaken the Guardian" im November 1986 verlie� John Arch die Band und wurde durch Ray Alder ersetzt. -
Recorded at Stagg Street Studios & Preferred Sound Sep - Oct 1986. Remastered by Eddy Schreyer at Future Disc February 1994. When identifying your copy by matrix, consider that [r22795115] has the same matrix code, but different mould SID code and different inserts, this one with lyrics.
Awaking the Guardian (CD) by Fates Warning (SME Metal)

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Awaking the Guardian is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 1986. It is considered a landmark album in the progressive metal genre, showcasing the band's increasing technical proficiency and songwriting maturity. The album features complex instrumental arrangements, soaring vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics that explore themes of mythology, spirituality, and the human condition.

Key Tracks:

- "Guardian"
- "Fata Morgana"
- "The Apparition"
- "Valley of the Dolls"
- "Exodus"

Critical Reception:

Awaking the Guardian received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive metal albums of all time. It is praised for its innovative sound, technical virtuosity, and emotional depth.

Artist Bio:

Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band formed in 1982 in Hartford, Connecticut. They are known for their complex and intricate music, which blends elements of heavy metal, progressive rock, and classical music. The band has released 13 studio albums, several EPs and live recordings, and has toured extensively throughout their career.

Previous Successes:

- The Spectre Within (1985) - Their previous album, which established their sound and gained them a dedicated following.
- Night on Bröcken (1984) - Their debut album, which showcased their early influences and potential.
- Numerous successful tours and festival appearances.

Manufacturer:

SME Metal is a sub-label of Sony Music Entertainment specializing in heavy metal and hard rock music. They have released albums by numerous renowned artists, including Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax.

Additional Notes:

- The album was produced by Terry Brown, known for his work with Rush and King Crimson.
- The cover art was created by fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.
- Awaking the Guardian is considered a significant influence on subsequent progressive metal bands.
Manufacturer No.: 03984140462
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Shi Duan L. - 10/Nov/2024 5 of 5 Stars!
Awaken The Guardian stood alone as Progressive Metal's apex for well over a decade. Fate's Warning were the band that invented Progressive Metal but with this album they perfected it. A landmark in the metal genre.

Azmi H. - 04/Feb/2023 5 of 5 Stars!
There are tons of fantasy metal bands these days, but 'Awaken the Guardian' really sounds like fantasy itself in a way that only Blind Guardian's 'Somewhere Far Beyond' rivals.

Vladimir G. - 10/May/2021 5 of 5 Stars!
The 3rd album of Fates Warning and the last one with John Arch on vocals. This is a masterpiece! There are no filler songs here. The music is at the same time: epic, progressive and heavy, and it doesn't get much better than that! Highly recommended!

Deutsch Nils J. - 25/Sep/2024 5 of 5 Stars!
Ein Klassiker. Ein Opus. Ein Meisterwerk. Die Mischung aus filigranem US-Metal, Prog und einer technisch und gesanglich perfekten Darbietung sollte jeder Metalhead im Schrank stehen haben.

Deutsch Andreas S. - 14/Apr/2018 4 of 5 Stars!
NWOBHM, zeitlos, ohne Schnörkel. kann man jederzeit hören.