Fates Warning – Night On Bröcken LP Metal Blade 1988 US EX/EX Signed Arch/Matheos/ZIMMERMAN/DiBiase

1988 U.S. repress of Fates Warning’s groundbreaking debut album, reissued by Metal Blade Records (71103-1) with the rare Witch Burning at the Stake cover artwork.

Pressed for the U.S. market and mastered at Capitol Mastering, this version captures the raw, early progressive metal sound that helped shape the genre’s future.

This copy is hand-signed by:

• John Arch (vocals)

• Jim Matheos (guitar)

• Steve Zimmerman (drums)

• Joe DiBiase (bass)

All signatures were obtained at the historic ProgPower USA Reunion Show — an exceptionally rare complete lineup reunion event.

Bonus Content

• Signed by 4 original Fates Warning members

• Autographs obtained at ProgPower USA Reunion Show (documented event)

Condition

• Vinyl: EX — clean gloss, light sleeve marks only, plays excellent with minimal noise

• Jacket: EX — minimal edge wear, excellent presentation, signatures bold and unfaded

Pressing & Production Details

• Marketed by Restless Records

• Engineered by Doug Clark

• Mixed by Bill Metoyer & Brian Slagel

• Mastered at Capitol Mastering

• Matrix/Runout Side A: MBR-1025-E-1103-A G-1 S-12530 MASTERED BY CAPITOL

• Matrix/Runout Side B: MBR-1025-E1103-B G-1 S-12531 MASTERED BY CAPITOL

• Barcode: [You can insert if it’s present on your physical copy]

Track Highlights

• “Night On Bröcken” — haunting and melodic proto-progressive metal

• “Misfit” — early technical riffing signature to their later sound

• “Shadowfax” — Tolkien-inspired instrumental, pure ’80s metal atmosphere

Collector Features

• 1988 U.S. “Witch Burning” cover reissue (less common than the Moon version)

• Signed by 4 original members (Arch, Matheos, Zimmerman, DiBiase)

• Rare live-reunion signatures — unlikely to ever happen again

• Classic Metal Blade early pressing

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• Vinyl shipped outside jacket in audiophile-grade inner sleeve

• Premium record mailer with corner protection & filler pads

• Handled, preserved, and packed for serious collectors

🚚 Shipping

• USPS Media Mail (upgrades available)

• Combined shipping for multiple purchases

• Free U.S. shipping on orders over $100

🎸 A must-have for collectors of early progressive metal, fans of Fates Warning’s John Arch era, and Metal Blade Records completists.

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