Before Iced Earth, he was a bassist / vocalist for the band Infusion while in Arizona. Along with Infusion, he was bassist / vocalist in a Slayer tribute band and guitarist in an Iron Maiden tribute.

Posted 2 videos on youtube for the Iced Earth audition (now "deleted by user")

#The Path I Choose<ref>http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92819</ref>

#Phantom of the Opera<ref>http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92819</ref>

Freddie Vidales current project is with [[Matt Barlow]], and [[Van Williams]]. Their band name is [[Ashes of Ares]]. Freddie is the guitarist, Matt vocals, and Van drums.

*Travail ''(renamed Motive)''

*Exiled

==link==

*http://ashesofares.com - official