Arch/Matheos
American progressive metal project by Fates Warning founders.
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Arch/Matheos is an American progressive metal project formed as a reunion between founding Fates Warning members John Arch and Jim Matheos. The project released two studio albums, 'Sympathetic Resonance' (2011) and 'Winter Ethereal' (2019), both on Metal Blade Records.
Lore & Background
Arch/Matheos began as a reunion between John Arch and Jim Matheos, who had not collaborated since Arch's 2003 EP 'A Twist Of Fate' and had not fully collaborated for a whole album since 1986's 'Awaken the Guardian'. In 2010, the duo began working on an album together and brought along three Fates Warning members. The five members released their debut album 'Sympathetic Resonance' in 2011, which contained only 6 tracks but clocked at 55 minutes. On August 17, 2018, they re-signed with Metal Blade records.
In August 2018, a follow-up album was announced for release in 2019. On March 29, 2019, Metal Blade announced the name of the album would be 'Winter Ethereal', and it was released on May 10. To emphasize the project's distance from Fates Warning, 'Winter Ethereal' featured numerous guest performers including former Fates Warning members Joe Dibiase and Mark Zonder, as well as musicians Steve Di Giorgio, Sean Malone, and Thomas Lang.
Reader's Guide
Arch/Matheos holds significance as a deliberate project separate from Fates Warning, reuniting two key founders after a long hiatus. Their debut album 'Sympathetic Resonance' marked the first full collaboration between John Arch and Jim Matheos since 1986, and its six-track, 55-minute format showcased a focused progressive metal approach.
The follow-up 'Winter Ethereal' further emphasized the project's independence by featuring a wide array of guest musicians, including former Fates Warning members and other notable metal performers. The project's legacy lies in demonstrating that the creative partnership between Arch and Matheos remained vital decades after their earlier work, while also providing a platform for a broader community of musicians. Both albums were released on Metal Blade Records, with the project re-signing with the label in 2018.
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