While originally founded in 2003, the 2013 EP “Cognizance” marks the start of the Course Of Fate that exists today. 

While initially strongly influenced by bands like Dream Theater and Queensrÿche, strong roots in progressive rock and metal as well as AOR and classic hard rock Course Of Fate has evolved to include influences from bands such as Katatonia and Opeth, culminating in a darker, more modern sound with a strong identity, not really reminiscent of any specific band or subgenre.

In spite of being classified as a progressive metal band, Course Of Fate has never been too engulfed in the stereotypical technical and theoretical difficulty that is often associated with the genre. The musical focus has always been concentrated on good melodies, groove and feeling rather than impressive technical skill or deep theoretical knowledge.

Course of Fate’s lyrics, mostly written by singer Eivind Gunnesen, often studies psychology and esoteric themes; examples being the concept album Mindweaver’s focus on a man bent on starting a doomsday cult after receiving what he believes to be visions of the end of the world.
The bands music is mostly written by guitarist Kenneth Henriksen.

As the music is usually written and presented to the band as a rough pre-production recording and then finished by the band as a whole it makes room for everyone to contribute to both arrangements, riffs and melodies.

Course Of Fate has, since 2013, released 3 albums and an EP and with their latest album Behind The Eclipse, released in January 2026 worldwide, through Rock Of Angels Records the band has taken a turn towards a darker and heavier sound. The album has received great reviews from all around the world from both the press and from fans.