Iced Earth have never been the most subtle of bands, known for many over the top heavy metal songs that are large in scope. They are firmly in the Iron Maiden tradition and fans love them for it. You can pre order new record Incorruptible HERE and we highly suggest you do if you’re a fan of classic, huge metal. The band really put a lot into this album, even perhaps more than usual.
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Iced Earth have revealed the artwork to next record Incorruptible, a fitting title for a band who refuse to be anything less than metal to the grave. Dystopia by Iced Earth shoulda won a Grammy and pretty sure they had that album name first Mega Dave. Anyway, this one follows the also excellent Plagues Of Babylon and is going to be the great Stu Block’s third proper record with the band, so we are thrilled for the dudes that it continues to pan out.
From the band’s official Facebook:
Surprise everyone!! Iced Earth doesn’t follow the rules, they told us tomorrow, we said let’s give it to the fans now!!
Here is the new cover art for “Incorruptible” – OUT JUNE 16th WORLDWIDE !!
Pre order info and various formats released here on Monday !!
#IcedEarth #Incorruptible
Artwork by David Newman-Stump and Roy Young
Tracklisting and format details BELOW.
The funny thing about metal music is that we have extremely passionate fans. You typically don’t get our type of fans with other genres. I’ve never heard of anyone coming out of a concert hall yelling “,I got so fucked up in the pit tonight! Best CELINE DION show ever!!!” (Morgan’s note: “I would.”)
That being said, while most metal bands have these rabid fans, there are certain bands who seem to have an even more passionate type of fan. Bands like IRON MAIDEN, MANOWAR, and even ICED EARTH have these fans. Fans who love absolutely everything the band puts out. Fans who, when asked, cannot tell you a single song they don’t like, but can rattle off 200 song titles when you ask them for their top favorite song. They have the logos, lyrics, and album covers tattooed on their bodies. They are like Juggalos, except they’re actually human, and you don’t necessarily have to cross the street when you see them walking towards you.
When I was asked to do a Deep Cuts on ICED EARTH, I felt two giant waves hit me. The first was “Well, this is awesome! I don’t get to talk about ICED EARTH enough.” The second wave that hit me was more like a “well, I pretty much love everything they’ve put out, as do their fans. What the fuck am I gonna write about”? After much consideration, writing, editing, rewriting, and reconsidering, I decided to just say screw it and write about my top favorite ICED EARTH songs, regardless if they were the band’s big hits or if they went under the radar. It seemed like the obvious choice.
More below.
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Tampa metal band Iced Earth have premiered the song “Among The Living Dead” off of their upcoming album Plagues of Babylon. The album is set for release on January 21, 2014 in the States via Century Media.
You can see the video here.
Plagues of Babylon will be Iced Earth’s eleventh studio album and a follow up to the bands 2011 effort Dystopia.
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After a year off, the renown New England Metal and Hardcore Festival makes it’s triumphant return in 2014! This year’s festival, which will reach it’s sixteenth year, will be taking place from April 17-19th.
The festival began in 1999 and gathered some of the top names in modern heavy music, whether the up and comers or the veterans. As always, the three day event will take place at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
While the final lineup of bands is yet to be announced, there have already been some notable acts confirmed, such as: All That Remains, Nile, Iced Earth, as well as the final east coast appearance of Bleeding Through . Tickets will be going on sale Black Friday, November 29th.
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Power metallers Iced Earth have begun mixing on their new record Plagues of Babylon, set for a January 2014 release via Century Media.
In an interview with Metal4 magazine at Rockharz festival in Germany, frontman Jon Schaffer said about the record: “It’s a bit of a different thing for us, because it’s half of a concept and the other half [isn’t]. Musically, I think it’s just another step in the right direction. It’s really heavy, it’s very melodic. It has a really epic feeling. Even though there isn’t, like, a monster, long epic track, the overall feel of the songs is very epic. I mean, there’s no ‘Dante’s Inferno’ or ‘Gettysburg’ or the ‘Something Wicked’ trilogy or something like that on here, but I’m really happy with it.
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Florida heavy metal group Iced Earth have released a live video of the song “Stormrider” from their upcoming live DVD/Blu-Ray release called Live In Ancient Kourion. The DVD/Blu- Ray is due out April 16th in North America and the 15th in Europe via Century Media.
To check out the video over at Revolver click right here.
To hype the DVD Iced Earth have also released live versions of the songs “I Died For You” and “Damien” which you can find here and here respectively. For this video, the band recorded in a 6,000 year old amphitheatre over 2.5 hours to create a unique atmosphere. The band is also playing several upcoming European shows this summer that you can get more info on right here, although they do not seem to be scheduled for anywhere as epic.
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Florida power metal band Iced Earth will be releasing their first officially recorded DVD/Blue-Ray, Live In Ancient Kourion, on April 15th in Europe and on April 16th in North America via Century Media. For this release, the band recorded an epic 2.5 hour show in a 6,000 year old amphitheater.
To give fans a preview of this DVD, the band has teamed up with Metal Hammer Germany to premiere the live track for the song “I Died For You.” You can check it out right here.
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Legendary heavy metal act Iced Earth have released a live performance video of the song “Damien.” The video comes from the band’s first ever official live DVD release, called Live In Ancient Kourion, which is set to be released through Century Media on April 15th in Europe and on the 16th in the US.
To watch the video click right here or so.
Iced Earth’s last and tenth studio album was released in 2011 and called Dystopia. Lead singer and guitarist Jon Schaffer recently had the following to say about the DVD:
“I feel this is a testament to a new beginning, a new energy and a rock solid determination that will see us taking the music of Iced Earth to every corner of the globe; spreading the awareness of our brand of metal in a way that hasn’t been done before. I’ve never been more proud of this band, our crew, and the people behind the scenes that are responsible for much of our success.”
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Heavy metal legends Iced Earth will be touring North America starting next week, hitting the road with Volbeat, Hellyeah, and The Sixxis for an extensive 5-week journey. They are touring in support of Dystopia, their 10th album off of Century Media Records.
Jon Schaffer (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars/backing vocals) commented:
“I’m completely stoked, Volbeatis one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael and the boys are great people. There is a lot of mutual respect and admiration, and I think we are in for a hell of a good time! This will be a package that won’t soon be forgotten, I’m sure of that.”
Click here for the tour dates!
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It looks like the guys from Iced Earth have been busy while on their Dystopia World Tour 2012. The Tampa power metal group have just released a live video for their song “Anthem”.
The video was filmed in Cologne and is the second video from their latest release, Dystopia.
According to frontman Jon Schaffer,“We had a blast making that video, I think the fans can see it on our faces. Anthem captures the energy of our live shows, as well as the fun we’re having together as a band.”
The video was produced and directed by Kosch Fabian Film and you can click here to see it.
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California thrashers Warbringer are setting out next week for a tour of North America. In support of the 40+ shows will be power metallers Symphony X and Iced Earth. The band had this to say about the massive tour :
“It’s a new year and we’re looking forward to getting back out there and touring the US and Canada, especially getting back to some of the markets we didn’t hit on the headline tour. These will be big shows and a long tour and we’re excited to share the stage with Iced Earth and Symphony X, and performing for some of their fans who may have not seen Warbringer yet.”
Warbringer’s newest album, “Worlds Torn Asunder,”was released in September 2011 through Century Media.
Click here for tour dates.
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Power metal act Iced Earth have recently announced Australian tour dates in addition to recently announced South America dates that will be taking place in 2012.
They will be in Melbourne April 4th and in Sydney April 5th 2012, marking the band’s first ever tour to Australia. For full date listings click here.
Their most recent album “Dystopia” was released in October 2011 through Century Media.
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Floridian power metal act, Iced Earth, have released a music video for their song “Dystopia” off their current release “Dystopia.” This is the band’s tenth album.
To check out the music video click here.
“Dystopia” was released in October 2011 through Century Media.
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How many of you Metal Rioters out there have gone to your local record store of choice and picked up a new metal album solely based on the art that graces its cover? Unfortunately, with the growth of iTunes and Pandora it seems easier and easier to overlook album cover art in general, but in the world of Heavy Metal we’re here to remind you that the art form is still alive and well!
Each Tuesday we will present to you the best album covers of the week and draw focus into what makes each cover so damn badass.
Check out this week’s offering right here and vote on which cover YOU think should win “Cover Art of the Week”! Check it out!
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OMNIUM GATHERUM have just released their brand new single “Blade Reflections”. It is now available on all streaming and download platforms and will also be featured on a limited Edition Omnium Gatherum / Skalmöld split 7-inch, which will be available on the upcoming "Arctic Circle Alliance” European Tour (see below for all dates).
You can watch the lyric video for “Blade Reflections” streaming here: https://youtu.be/j5glljbcJPw
Singer Jukka Pelkonen comments, "In the light of recent events we wanted to voice our opinion about the tragedy of suicide. This is a subject that may concern anyone at some point. ʻBlade Reflectionsʼ is a statement against suicide and an encouragement to all of those who dwell in the depths of self-annihilation. Having been there myself too, I know how devastating it can be. There is nothing more precious than this life itself and it is worth seeing through. Though, we do not condemn those who choose to go, rather we want to stand by with all the rest, all of us, who are staying."
