Sinister Fate | Chicago Shock Rock Band | NGR Music
Sinister Fate – Chicago Shock Rock Band
Emerging from the darkest realms of Chicago in 2006, Sinister Fate has been terrifying the Midwest with their unique blend of shock rock, horror metal, and classic heavy metal influences. The band combines a love for the macabre, freakshow aesthetics, and intense live performances to keep the dead awake and the living in fear. Current lineup: David Bates (vocals), Noel Divad (guitar), Leo Garcia (guitar), The Omen (bass), and DK (drums). With releases including Grave New World EP (2008), full-lengths Hellbound (2013) and Broken Minds, Damaged Hearts (2020), live album Live Ruin (2022), and the 2025 ‘album-length EP’ Profit of Doom, Sinister Fate has toured nationwide, hitting venues like The Whiskey A Go-Go, House of Blues, The Metro, and festivals like Chicago Open Air Fest and Days of the Dead, enhancing the legend of Sinister Fate.
Featured Track
Scars of the Monster
This band is Chicago’s longest-running shock rock / horror metal band, terrorizing the Midwest since 2006. Founded by vocalist David Bates, who fused his love of Alice Cooper-style theatrics with pure horror obsession, the group delivers macabre lyrics, freakshow aesthetics, and hard-driving classic metal riffs designed to keep the dead awake and the living in fear. Current lineup: David Bates (vocals), Noel Divad (guitar), Leo Garcia (guitar), The Omen (bass), and DK (drums).
Sinister Fate Radio Show Features
NGR Season 34 Episode 1: New Music by Clone 7 Tonight, Halloween Songs & More NGR Music TV
NGR Season 33 Episode 13: Halloween Week and Plenty of Great Music NGR Music TV
NGR Season 33 Episode 12: Kicking Off Halloween Week with Spooky Tunes NGR Music TV
NGR Season 32 Episode 8: I Need to Go to Church – OB Wan ft JP Tha Pompafillian NGR Music TV
NGR Season 22 Episode 5: Are You Ready for the Weekend? Crank Up the Tunes! NGR Music TV
& Many More Episodes with Sinister Fate, highlighting the band’s sinister fate!
Their discography spans the Grave New World EP (2008), full-lengths Hellbound (2013) and Broken Minds, Damaged Hearts (2020), live album Live Ruin (2022), and the chilling 2025 release Profit of Doom. Known for unforgettable live spectacles at venues like The Whiskey A Go-Go and The Metro, Sinister Fate continues to haunt stages nationwide with their gothic, intense sound. Stream “Scars of the Monster” and more right here on NGR Music, celebrating the sinister fate of modern rock.
