Band: Iced Earth
If you like Iced Earth, you should also check out: Iron Maiden, Jag Panzer, Morgana Lefay, Sanctuary (USA)
Iced Earth play American power metal, somewhat reminiscent of 80's bands such as Iron Maiden, with a touch of early Metallica. Schaffer is the main man here as the remaining lineup has fluctuated fairly consistently. Some accuse them of rehashing riffs as many of the riffs sound similar to each other, but the riffs are great, so I can't complain much. Also of note is the vocalist Barlow has a great mid-range clean voice that is second only to Warrel Dane, IMO. He truly makes this otherwise good band great.
The recording of "The Glorious Burden" was held up when Barlow decided to retire from the music industry altogether. Ripper Owens of Judas Priest came in as a session vocalist and eventually became a full-time band member when Halford rejoined Priest.
Shortly before the 2004 tour, drummer Richard Christy left the band to pursue an opportunity to join Howard Stern's crew. After early shows touring the Framing Armageddon album, Shaffer announced that Barlow was rejoining Iced Earth at the cost of Owens.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Barlow | Vocals | Pyramaze | ||
Dennis Hayes | Bass | Beyond Fear | Seven Witches, Winters Bane | Tim "Ripper" Owens |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar | Demons & Wizards | Purgatory (USA - FL) | |
Troy Seele | Guitar | |||
Brent Smedley | Drums | Oracle |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
---|---|---|---|
Ernie Carletti | Guitar | ||
Bobby Jarzombek | Drums | Arch/Matheos, Demons & Wizards, Fates Warning, PainMuseum, Sebastian Bach & Friends | Halford, Juggernaut, Riot, Rob Rock, Spastic Ink |
Tim Mills | Guitar | ||
James Wallace | Bass |
Discography (19 Releases)
2008 - The Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2 by Iced Earth
2007 - Framing Armageddon by Iced Earth
2007 - Overture of the Wicked (Single) by Iced Earth
Tim "Ripper" Owens | Vocals |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals |
Brent Smedley | Drums |
2006 - Alive in Athens (DVD) by Iced Earth
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Rick Risberg | Keyboard |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Brent Smedley | Drums |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
2005 - Gettysburg (1863) (DVD) by Iced Earth
Richard Christy | Drums |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Tim "Ripper" Owens | Vocals |
Ralph Santolla | Guitar |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar |
2004 - The Blessed and the Damned (Comp) by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Gene Adam | Vocals |
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Rodney Beasley | Drums |
Richard Christy | Drums |
John Greely | Vocals |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Mike McGill | Drums |
Mark Prator | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar, Keyboard |
Richey Secchiari | Drums |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
Brent Smedley | Drums |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
2004 - The Glorious Burden by Iced Earth
Richard Christy | Drums |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Tim "Ripper" Owens | Vocals |
Ralph Santolla | Guitar |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar |
2003 - The Reckoning (Single) by Iced Earth
Richard Christy | Drums |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Tim "Ripper" Owens | Vocals |
Jon Schaffer | Guitar |
2001 - Dark Genesis (Box Set) by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Gene Adam | Vocals |
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Rodney Beasley | Drums |
John Greely | Vocals |
Mike McGill | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Richey Secchiari | Drums |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
2001 - Horror Show by Iced Earth
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Richard Christy | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Mandolin |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
1999 - Alive In Athens (Live) by Iced Earth
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Rick Risberg | Keyboard |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Brent Smedley | Drums |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
1999 - The Melancholy (EP) by Iced Earth
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Mark Prator | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
1998 - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Iced Earth
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Howard Helm | Piano |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Jim Morris | Keyboard |
Mark Prator | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Larry Tarnowski | Guitar |
1997 - Days Of Purgatory by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Rodney Beasley | Drums |
James MacDonough | Bass |
Mike McGill | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Richey Secchiari | Drums |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
Brent Smedley | Drums |
1996 - The Dark Saga by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Mark Prator | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
1995 - Burnt Offerings by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Matthew Barlow | Vocals |
Rodney Beasley | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
1992 - Night of the Stormrider by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
John Greely | Vocals |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Richey Secchiari | Drums |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
1991 - Iced Earth by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Gene Adam | Vocals |
Mike McGill | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |
1990 - Enter The Realm (Demo) by Iced Earth
Dave Abell | Bass |
Gene Adam | Vocals |
Mike McGill | Drums |
Jon Schaffer | Vocals, Guitar |
Randy Shawver | Guitar |