Fates news item: Ray speaks (about drummers)

[BenMech]

FATES WARNING - Re-Membering   [Hot Flashes - 04.11.22 03:28:21]

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

[SethFWF]

How's Nick on the drums?...not familiar. Glad they're touring, and wouldn't it be great if Frank jumped on board for another album... ;D

Seth

[BenMech]

Nick's a fantastic drummer, and musician. He's currently on the road with Tears For Fears.

[Virtual Scott]

I would concur that having FRANK (a second guitar player) is a boon to the FW sound. Now if they would get him BACK in the band full-time (I wouldn't mind seeing a keyboard player, Mr. Moor for example) join the band full-time, either. Nuff said!

[SethFWF]

Virtual said:

I would concur that having FRANK (a second guitar player) is a boon to the FW sound. Now if they would get him BACK in the band full-time (I wouldn't mind seeing a keyboard player, Mr. Moor for example) join the band full-time, either. Nuff said!

I'd love to see them do another concept/epic with Moore back, and if they had Aresti again for that full 2 guitar sound...damn that would be awesome...

Seth