Fates Warning/John Arch/Jim Matheos 5-CD Bundle (2025 Remasters) *Only 75 available

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Fates Warning/John Arch/Jim Matheos 5-CD Bundle (2025 Remasters)

Jim Matheos / John Arch / Fates Warning – 4-CD Bundle

Bring home four legendary releases featuring the guitar mastery of Jim Matheos and the soaring vocals of John Arch (solo release) and the mastery of Fates Warning LIVE (2-CD set!)—all fully remastered and presented in deluxe packaging. This collector’s bundle is essential for fans of Fates Warning and progressive metal with heart, soul, and precision.

1. Jim Matheos – First Impressions (CD, 2025)

Originally released in 1993, this solo debut from Fates Warning’s guitarist reveals a sensitive, acoustic side to Matheos’ playing. Atmospheric and emotive, it’s a beautiful instrumental journey that showcases his technical mastery and compositional grace.

• Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos' first solo album (1993)
• Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records
• Remastered by Rob Colwell
• Features violinist Charlie Bisharat (Shadowfax)
• Recorded by Bill Metoyer (Metal Blade)
• Jewel case with 6-panel full-color booklet
• Rich, introspective acoustic instrumentals
• For fans of Michael Hedges, Steve Hackett (acoustic), Will Ackerman

2. Jim Matheos – Away With Words (CD, 2025)

A deeper dive into ambient, acoustic brilliance, this 1999 follow-up features drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning / A-Z / Warlord) and includes unique visual elements like sign language and shorthand on the packaging. Meditative and masterful.

• 2nd solo album from Jim Matheos (1999)
• Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records
• Remastered by Rob Colwell
• Features Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, A-Z) on drums
• Recorded by Bill Metoyer
• Jewel case with 6-panel full-color booklet
• Front cover: "Away With Words" in sign language
• Back cover: "Away With Words" in shorthand
• Ambient, introspective acoustic compositions

3. John Arch – A Twist of Fate (CD, 2025)

The legendary voice of early Fates Warning returns for an epic, two-track release filled with soaring vocals and progressive fire. Featuring Jim Matheos, Joey Vera, and Mike Portnoy—this is a prog-metal dream team come to life.

• John Arch’s long-awaited solo return (originally 2003)
• Features Jim Matheos, Joey Vera, and Mike Portnoy
• Remastered and reissued on CD
• Two epic tracks totaling over 25 minutes
• A must-have for fans of Fates Warning and classic progressive metal

4. Fates Warning – Live Over Europe (2-CD Collector’s Edition, 2025)

A stunning live retrospective of Fates Warning’s legacy, captured across their 2018 European tour. This 2-CD set delivers career-spanning anthems with power and precision—remastered and presented in deluxe packaging.

• Career-spanning 22-track live set recorded in 2018
• Includes “The Eleventh Hour,” “Eye to Eye,” and more
• 2-CD deluxe jewel case edition with bonus collector’s card
• Remastered by Rob Colwell
• Stunning vocals by Ray Alder!
• Includes full-color O-ring (slipcase) packaging
• Officially licensed from Inside Out Music
• Nearly 2.5 hours of live progressive metal mastery