Arch/Matheos
American progressive metal project by Fates Warning founders.
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.
- field
- Progressive metal
- nationality
- American
- known_for
- Reunion of John Arch and Jim Matheos after decades apart
- debut_album
- Sympathetic Resonance (2011)
- second_album
- Winter Ethereal (2019)
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.
Did You Know?
- Arch/Matheos began as a reunion between John Arch and Jim Matheos, who had not fully collaborated for a whole album since 1986's 'Awaken the Guardian'.
- Their debut album 'Sympathetic Resonance' (2011) contains only 6 tracks but runs 55 minutes.
- The second album 'Winter Ethereal' (2019) featured guest musicians including former Fates Warning members Joe Dibiase and Mark Zonder.
- Arch/Matheos re-signed with Metal Blade records on August 17, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arch/Matheos?
Arch/Matheos is an American progressive metal side project that reuniting vocalist John Arch and guitarist Jim Matheos, two of the original architects of Fates Warning, after they had been working separately for decades.
Who are the members of Arch/Matheos?
The project is a duo built around John Arch on vocals and Jim Matheos on guitar, both of whom co-founded Fates Warning in the early 1980s.
What albums has Arch/Matheos released?
The project has issued two studio records: Sympathetic Resonance (2011) and Winter Ethereal (2019), both on Metal Blade Records.
Why is Arch/Matheos significant to progressive metal fans?
It gave longtime Fates Warning listeners a rare chance to hear Arch and Matheos writing and performing together again after a long split, essentially reviving the creative partnership that defined the band's early sound.
What label does Arch/Matheos release on?
Both studio albums were put out through Metal Blade Records.
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