Bands & artists like Fates Warning
If you like Fates Warning, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.
New to Fates Warning? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Dream Theater
GuideKnown for their complex compositions and virtuosic musicianship, Dream Theater shares a similar progressive metal sound with intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts.
Symphony X
With their blend of neoclassical elements and progressive metal, Symphony X features elaborate guitar solos and thematic storytelling akin to Fates Warning.
Queensrÿche
GuideQueensrÿche's use of layered harmonies and conceptual albums aligns well with the atmospheric tension found in Fates Warning's music.
Opeth
Opeth combines progressive rock with heavy metal, utilizing complex song structures and a mix of clean and growled vocals that resonate with Fates Warning's style.
Shadow Gallery
Their rich arrangements and melodic focus, along with intricate instrumentation, make Shadow Gallery a fitting companion to Fates Warning's sound.
Tool
Tool's experimental approach to progressive metal, characterized by polyrhythms and philosophical lyrics, parallels the dense atmosphere created by Fates Warning.
Nevermore
Nevermore blends melodic hooks with heavy riffs and thought-provoking lyrics, similar to the intensity and complexity found in Fates Warning's music.
Circus Maximus
With their cinematic soundscapes and technical prowess, Circus Maximus embodies the progressive metal ethos that fans of Fates Warning will appreciate.
Common questions
Who sounds like Fates Warning?
Artists similar to Fates Warning include Dream Theater, Symphony X, Queensrÿche and Opeth. Each shares elements of Fates Warning's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Fates Warning?
Fates Warning is primarily known for progressive metal. The band's music weaves together intricate guitar lines and shifting rhythms that create a dense atmosphere of tension and resolution.
Where should I start if I like Fates Warning?
If you enjoy Fates Warning, start with Dream Theater — their album "Parasomnia" is a great entry point. Known for their complex compositions and virtuosic musicianship, Dream Theater shares a similar progressive metal sound with intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts.