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Kings of Mercia, featuring members of Fates Warning, Toto, Mercyful Fate, and more, lets Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos tap into his love of hard rock and early heavy metal. We spoke to Matheos about the band’s self-titled debut.

Ex-Fates Warning drummer Mark Zonder is joined by current Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder in a new progressive metal project that focuses on catchy, groove-heavy songs with plenty of Zonder’s trademark drumming style. Read an interview with Zonder here.

The Connecticut band, which includes ex-Fates Warning guitarist Victor Arduini, is set to release a new EP that takes the band further out of doom and stoner rock territory, adding a lethal dose of heavy metal. We spoke with Arduini about the new EP and how his continuing love for metal, plus his legacy in Fates Warning, influenced it.

All the new metal releasing between November 1st and November 7th, 2020 — spin (or skip) new music from Fates Warning, Sólstafir, Eternal Idol, and more.