Year : 2020 Style : Progressive Metal Country : Norway Audio : 320 kbps + scans Size : 102 mb
Bio:
The name Course of Fate has existed for what seems aeons of time, but the band we hear today was for all intents and purposes formed in 2015, when the last piece of the puzzle found its place and the line-up we see today came together. The CoF consists of six guys highly dedicated to their respective instruments and a burning urge to reach fresh ears with their unique brand of progressive metal, which utilizes the tricks of the old giants while still sounding not old school and neither modern, but eerily familiar like the stranger you’re sure you’ve met before.With amazing reviews and feedback from critics and fans alike, their focus on flawless presentation has proven that the CoF is a band highly worthy of the bigger stages, and a production that does the intricate music justice.
Album:
This conceptual piece of music was born back in 2014, when Kenneth Henriksen started making new songs right after the release of the band's "Cognizance" EP. After making a few songs, it became obvious that the band wanted the album to have a red line throughout, inspired by albums like "The Wall", "Scenes From A Memory" and "Operation: Mindcrime". "I have always been intrigued by writing an album as one piece," adds Kenneth Henriksen. When Eivind and Kenneth started working on the lyrics, they wanted it to somehow be inspired by the poem Antigonish by William Hughes Mearns, but also by cult leaders and the people who follow them. In that essence, "Mindweaver" unfolds a story about a man who experiences visions of the end of the world.
Line-Up:
Eivind Gunnesen - Vocals - See also: ex-Aeonic Dream, ex-Oceans of Time Daniel Nygaard - Bass - See also: ex-Cold Response Per-Morten Bergseth - Drums - See also: Fracture, Holter, Source of Tide, ex-Blindfold, Baby Snakes, ex-Sonic Debris, ex-Spider Marcus André Skaar Lorentzen - Guitars - See also: ex-Vetrarnòtt, ex-Drephjard, ex-Tyrant Imperia Kenneth Henriksen - Guitars - See also: Red Hill Fire Cult Carl Marius Saugstad - Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. There Is Someone Watching 02. The Faceless Men, Pt. I 03. Endgame 04. Utopia 05. The Walls Are Closing In 06. Wolves 07. Drifting Away 08. The Faceless Men, Pt. II
Year : 2023 Style : Progressive Metal Country : Norway Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 102 mb
Bio:
The name Course of Fate has existed for what seems aeons of time, but the band we hear today was for all intents and purposes formed in 2015, when the last piece of the puzzle found its place and the line-up we see today came together. The CoF consists of six guys highly dedicated to their respective instruments and a burning urge to reach fresh ears with their unique brand of progressive metal, which utilizes the tricks of the old giants while still sounding not old school and neither modern, but eerily familiar like the stranger you’re sure you’ve met before.With amazing reviews and feedback from critics and fans alike, their focus on flawless presentation has proven that the CoF is a band highly worthy of the bigger stages, and a production that does the intricate music justice.
Album:
Course Of Fate is back with the follow-up to 2020's critically acclaimed "Mindweaver". An album heavily colored by the loneliness and insecurities of two years of pandemic lockdowns, "Somnium" hits harder and darker than its predecessor while simultaneously touching deeper with some of the most moving material the band has ever written. Incorporating elements from both contemporary as well as classic Scandinavian metal genres, Course Of Fate hits with a wider, heavier and more diverse sound than their prog metal label could ever cover.
Line-Up:
Eivind Gunnesen - Vocals - See also: ex-Aeonic Dream, ex-Oceans of Time Kenneth Henriksen - Guitars - See also: Red Hill Fire Cult Marcus André Skaar Lorentzen - Guitars - See also: ex-Vetrarnòtt, ex-Drephjard, ex-Tyrant Imperia Daniel Nygaard - Bass - See also: ex-Cold Response Per-Morten Bergseth - Drums - See also: Fracture, Holter, Source of Tide, ex-Blindfold, Baby Snakes, ex-Sonic Debris, ex-Spider Carl Marius Saugstad - Keyboards
+ guests:
Jeanette Heidenstrøm (bv) Stephan Hay (bv) Catharina Damman (bv)
Year : 2026 Style : Progressive Metal Country : Norway Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 104 mb
Bio:
The name Course of Fate has existed for what seems aeons of time, but the band we hear today was for all intents and purposes formed in 2015, when the last piece of the puzzle found its place and the line-up we see today came together. The CoF consists of six guys highly dedicated to their respective instruments and a burning urge to reach fresh ears with their unique brand of progressive metal, which utilizes the tricks of the old giants while still sounding not old school and neither modern, but eerily familiar like the stranger you’re sure you’ve met before.With amazing reviews and feedback from critics and fans alike, their focus on flawless presentation has proven that the CoF is a band highly worthy of the bigger stages, and a production that does the intricate music justice.
Album:
COURSE OF FATE's third and upcoming album will be released early 2026 and will feature a very diverse set of compositions and give the listener the heaviest album to date, but still with numerous progressive twists and turns. Although it is not a concept album, all songs on "Behind The Eclipse" has a common tread throughout, where the interaction of darkness and light plays the main role. The album has nine songs, and "Memories" is first; a short mood-setter that leads to the title track. The mood is very somber, with clean guitars and spoken words delivered with a cold blow of wind. The title track is longest, clocking in at close to 10 minutes. A dark, weighted riff in the beginning segues into tense tones in the verses. The mid-tempo pace carries a haste with it, and the band delivers a lot of emotion in the chorus. It has a bit of a slow start, but that bluesy guitar solo that follows a slower passage smacks you right in the face. I'm wide awake now. It shifts yet again, with heavy bass notes leading the charge, and the clean vocals are very emotive."And So it Goes" changes the trajectory of the album from dark and cold to light and warm, with a sound that carries some nice melodies with it. I get some nods to old school Progressive bands like QUEENSRYCHE. "Acolyte" sees the album dive back into the shadows once again, and the pacing hastens. They also give you a taste of their fantastic musicianship and impeccable timing. Each note that Eivind sings can bring down an army…he is commanding in his delivery. "Hiding from the Light" turns the corner into the electronic realm a bit with some opening keyboards. The riff is dark again however, and it keeps the album well hidden within the dark nooks of the world. Some harsh vocals roar in to further accentuate the point, but the cleans in the chorus bring light back into the picture. So far, the balance between these two things is quite striking."Don't Close Your Eyes" opens with gentle, melodic tones, piano, and bass notes. The vocals are delivered at first party whispered, and there are cello strings in the background. The message here is "don't close your eyes, the moment may pass you by" and "don't wait for life," and even "don't dream of tomorrow," because today is the day you have to face. "Neverwhere" is the final song. It enters tentatively again, and the tension that builds you could slice with a knife. You can feel a massive riff right around the corner, and when it hits, it brings a lot of emotional power with it. The Progressive elements of the album are just here enough to notice, but they don't interfere with their songwriting approach. Another band with this level of prowess could easily fall victim to that.With all the strong, positive sounds and compositions on the album, and there are many, it does come with one area I believe they could improve on. That is the pacing of the songs. Too many are on the mid-tempo or even slower side, and that does bog down the album a bit. Still, that aside, it was an excellent album that combines their strong musicianship with their rock-solid songwriting skills.
Line-Up:
Eivind Gunnesen - Vocals - See also: ex-Aeonic Dream, ex-Oceans of Time Kenneth Henriksen - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2003-present) - See also: Red Hill Fire Cult Fredrik Jacobsen - Guitars (2024-present) Torstein Guttormsen - Bass (2023-present) - See also: ex-Fuzz Generation, ex-The Destruction Per-Morten Bergseth - Drums - See also: Fracture, Holter, Source of Tide, ex-Blindfold, Baby Snakes, Dracula - Swing of Death, ex-Sonic Debris, ex-Spider
Tracklist:
01. Memories 02. Behind The Eclipse 03. Sky Is Falling 04. So It Goes 05. Acolyte 06. Hiding From The Light 07. Don’t Close Your Eyes 08. Neverwhere
