Midas Fate is a progressive metal band founded by guitarist Vitor Campos in 2009.[1] The band has released one single entitled "What Dreams May Come" in 2011 with Mike DiMeo,[3][4][2][5] former singer of the bands Riot and Masterplan through CodiShift Records. In 2013 they announced their new drummer, Aquiles Priester[6][7][2][8] (Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine, Hangar, ex-Angra). A full-length album, called "Magnificent Rebel" was set to be released by the end of 2013,[6] but according to the band's Facebook page, there is no release date yet for the new album.

Midas Fate
OriginBrazil
GenresProgressive metal
Years active2009–present[1]
LabelsCodiShift Records
MembersMike DiMeo, Aquiles Priester, Vitor Campos, Renato Videira[2]
Websitemidasfate.com

The announcement of the new drummer followed the release of the music video of the song "Stillborn Reason" taken from the DVD – Aquiles Priester's 100 TOP DRUM FILLS (2013). This music video features an exclusive instrumental version of the song, to be released in the "Magnificent Rebel" album with vocals.[6]

Band members

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Guest and session musicians

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  • Rafael Videira – session violin and viola (2010)[5]
  • Mário Videira – session piano (2013)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Magnificent Rebel (no release date yet)

Singles/EPs

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  • What Dreams May Come (2011)[9]

Music videos

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  • "Stillborn Reason" (music video taken from the DVD Aquiles Priester's 100 Top Drum Fills (2013)[2][6][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Midas Fate – Encyclopaedia Metallum". The Metal Archives. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "Aquiles Priester Joins Mike Dimeo's Band: Midas Fate @ Top40-Charts.com – Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Former MASTERPLAN/RIOT Singer MIKE DIMEO's MIDAS FATE To Release New Single". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  4. ^ bravewords.com. "> News > Former MASTERPLAN / RIOT Vocalist Mike DiMeo's MIDAS FATE To Release New Single In January; Song Now Streaming". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  5. ^ a b "What Dreams May Come – Midas Fate : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d "Former ANGRA Drummer AQUILES PRIESTER Joins MIDAS FATE". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  7. ^ bravewords.com. "> News > Former ANGRA Drummer Aquiles Priester Joins Ex-RIOT Frontman Mike DiMeo's MIDAS FATE". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Tijdlijnfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  9. ^ "What Dreams May Come – Midas Fate : Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 June 2013.