As far as progressive metal lead guitarists go, it's a real shame people have passed up on giving Frank the credit he deserves. He's very technically skilled, but also has a distinctive melodic style in his soloing that always lets you know it's him and I think he's definitely up there with guys like Petrucci and Romeo no offense to them.
I read an interview with Ray in which he admitted that he lost his voice due to singing with poor technique for years. He also went on to say he wasn't too fussed, and that he would feel silly singing high all the time.
It's a natural thing - almost every single male vocalist has trouble hitting those higher notes as they get older. But Ray still has an excellent range that's far beyond what most people can hit comfortably. And I think he makes tasteful vocal changes, so you hardly miss the high notes imo.
Great performance though, music is note-perfect and Adler does OK too though I can't help thinking if he stopped jumping around a bit he'd be able to hold some of the notes a bit longer.
Just by not getting enough exposure to enough people..... If they would have gotten a video on daytime rotation on MTV... or had a singe that was a nationwide radio hit... Fates Warning would have been HUGE!! But, there are many bands in that situation... getting a record deal is only half the battle. Getting your music heard by enough people is another challenge altogether.
As far as progressive metal lead guitarists go, it's a real shame people have passed up on giving Frank the credit he deserves. He's very technically skilled, but also has a distinctive melodic style in his soloing that always lets you know it's him and I think he's definitely up there with guys like Petrucci and Romeo no offense to them.
Whackooyzero 2 months ago
I read an interview with Ray in which he admitted that he lost his voice due to singing with poor technique for years. He also went on to say he wasn't too fussed, and that he would feel silly singing high all the time.
alovering92 3 months ago
Parallels,parádní album.Absolutně bez a šípky.Lahůdka!!!
evoken696 7 months ago in playlist Fates Warning-Parallels
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liquifex 10 months ago
I think Adler was in fine form here. Really awesome vid...
WowzaGuy 1 year ago
Do they ever play their older songs live like from "Awaken the Guardian"?
wickedexp 1 year ago
someone stole my album in peru
ecolimper 1 year ago
awesome!!!!!FW rocks!!!!
leetwo2001 1 year ago
AWESOME! FATES WARNING ROCKS !!!
heliogiorgiori 1 year ago
I miss some high notes at age 38 ... Ray misses them all the time now ... What did he DO with his voice? Even Gillan did better at that age ....
Knuse 1 year ago
@Knuse Maybe Ray never really took good care of his voice. I've heard that he smokes.
But yeah, his voice sounds so dry here. He sounded better in 2010.
calastiur 1 year ago
@Knuse Touring. It's easy to keep your voice when you're not singing, straining your voice every other night for decades.
liquifex 10 months ago
Ray was so fading .... How can a man get so bad in so few years. ... ?
Knuse 1 year ago
26 martioy salonica me to line up to parallels kai tha to paixoyn olokliro!!!!
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JadeSerpent2 1 year ago
Seein Fates on March 19th can't wait!
immortalsoloist 1 year ago
erxontai xana paidia NAI einai alithia!
maidenfans 2 years ago 2
It's a natural thing - almost every single male vocalist has trouble hitting those higher notes as they get older. But Ray still has an excellent range that's far beyond what most people can hit comfortably. And I think he makes tasteful vocal changes, so you hardly miss the high notes imo.
liquifex 2 years ago
Το καλύτερο progressive συγκρότημα live στην Ελλάδα!
TheKnarreheinz 2 years ago
Woot... Frank Aresti back in the lineup... Nice to see that :). Now if only they can get DiBiase and Zonder back... :-p
lupine73 2 years ago
@lupine73 Joe Dibiase is a father now so I guess he doesn't want to mesh the 2.... Frank performs live with FW alot now.... Such a cool guy!
SwanDust 2 years ago
they are
hadd13 1 year ago
Put that in your cheerios.
Ragenrider 2 years ago
These camera guys need to be fuckin shot!!! They Show Jim during Frank's solos....Oh man...I am pissed.
edguyrocks 2 years ago 5
It's the editor you need to be pissed at mate.
Great performance though, music is note-perfect and Adler does OK too though I can't help thinking if he stopped jumping around a bit he'd be able to hold some of the notes a bit longer.
acidarrow 2 years ago
Fates Kicks Ass.
Ragenrider 2 years ago
True that!!
Danny123456789009876 2 years ago
terastio respect stous fates warning pou mas ma8ainoun swsth mousikh
freethinkers15 3 years ago 9
@freethinkers15
etsi etsi!!!!!
vickysosi 5 months ago
Too bad that Ray don't manage the higher notes these days. A band too much unknown in my point of view (Get it? POINT OF VIEW ... Hehe) ....
Knuse 3 years ago
How are they so unknown? They've got it all and they sound like a band who would make reasonable popularity
DTismajesty 3 years ago
Just by not getting enough exposure to enough people..... If they would have gotten a video on daytime rotation on MTV... or had a singe that was a nationwide radio hit... Fates Warning would have been HUGE!! But, there are many bands in that situation... getting a record deal is only half the battle. Getting your music heard by enough people is another challenge altogether.
gemari77 3 years ago 2
Yes Im just saying a song like Eye to Eye with the right exposure could be a hit
DTismajesty 2 years ago
One of my top 2 Fates songs, and one of my top 5 fav songs of all time :p
liquifex 3 years ago 2