Author Topic: The Official Iced Earth Thread v. "Tastes Like Treason!" (Read 312626 times)

The Walrus · « **Reply #2730 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:21:27 PM »

A bunch of people on Facebook that I know are pitching a fit over this for so many ridiculous reasons and I'm over here rolling my eyes at people seriously acting like this is the worst/dumbest thing ever and they're all upset that they have 'the nerve' to ask for $15k for 7 songs. Like... okay?

wolfking · « **Reply #2731 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:25:49 PM »

Quote from: The Walrus on August 19, 2020, 03:21:27 PM

A bunch of people on Facebook that I know are pitching a fit over this for so many ridiculous reasons and I'm over here rolling my eyes at people seriously acting like this is the worst/dumbest thing ever and they're all upset that they have 'the nerve' to ask for $15k for 7 songs. Like... okay?

When you pledge you get a cd right? This isn't like they are asking for that amount of money to get started then you need to pay for the cd. What's so different to going and buying it in a cd store?

The Walrus · « **Reply #2732 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:30:25 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on August 19, 2020, 03:25:49 PM

Quote from: The Walrus on August 19, 2020, 03:21:27 PM
A bunch of people on Facebook that I know are pitching a fit over this for so many ridiculous reasons and I'm over here rolling my eyes at people seriously acting like this is the worst/dumbest thing ever and they're all upset that they have 'the nerve' to ask for $15k for 7 songs. Like... okay?

When you pledge you get a cd right? This isn't like they are asking for that amount of money to get started then you need to pay for the cd. What's so different to going and buying it in a cd store?

If you donate $5 or $10, you don't get a reward. If you donate $15, you get a digital download. For $20 you get a physical edition of the EP. Which is steep to me, especially for a 7 song set of Christmas covers. But, it's not THAT steep, and if you're a fan of Barlow and Schaffer, that's probably totally fine. Unless you're rabidly into hating this like some people are, mostly because they like attacking Jon for being a loon, but that's not even relevant

wolfking · « **Reply #2733 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:35:17 PM »

Quote from: The Walrus on August 19, 2020, 03:30:25 PM

Quote from: wolfking on August 19, 2020, 03:25:49 PM
Quote from: The Walrus on August 19, 2020, 03:21:27 PM
A bunch of people on Facebook that I know are pitching a fit over this for so many ridiculous reasons and I'm over here rolling my eyes at people seriously acting like this is the worst/dumbest thing ever and they're all upset that they have 'the nerve' to ask for $15k for 7 songs. Like... okay?

When you pledge you get a cd right? This isn't like they are asking for that amount of money to get started then you need to pay for the cd. What's so different to going and buying it in a cd store?

If you donate $5 or $10, you don't get a reward. If you donate $15, you get a digital download. For $20 you get a physical edition of the EP. Which is steep to me, especially for a 7 song set of Christmas covers. But, it's not THAT steep, and if you're a fan of Barlow and Schaffer, that's probably totally fine. Unless you're rabidly into hating this like some people are, mostly because they like attacking Jon for being a loon, but that's not even relevant

No way I'd donate for nothing but say this was a new metal EP or something from both of them, I'd pay 15 bucks, no problem. The content of it makes it questionable but if you don't like it, don't give them money, it's pretty simple.

wolfking · « **Reply #2734 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:35:51 PM »

Quote from: Madman Shepherd on August 19, 2020, 03:19:48 PM

Quote from: wolfking on August 18, 2020, 11:40:57 PM
Am I the only one who really couldn't give a shit about this?

I mean, I do in the sense that I think its vomit inducing.

I good, I thought I was the only one.

Zook · « **Reply #2735 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:43:38 PM »

You also get the CD signed. And I'd imagine the covers are of the metal genre. Even if I only listen once every blue moon like Tribute to the Gods, I'd still get more use out of it than the book which I'd probably only look at every bright florescent pink moon.

cramx3 · « **Reply #2736 on:** August 19, 2020, 04:15:32 PM »

Yea I don't really see anything wrong with this, if you are a fan you will "donate" and get your moneys worth IMO (well, if the music is any good but that's going to be the case for anything music related).

Having said that, I have no interest, but for those who do, that's cool. If you picked some musicians I really liked and set up similar, I might be on board.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #2737 on:** August 21, 2020, 01:23:48 AM »

On a totally random note, someone on Reddit said / claimed to be General Lee's grand grand how-many-grand-it-takes daughter and I suggested her to listen to Gettysburg

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #2738 on:** August 30, 2020, 09:14:12 PM »

Just saw the news on the Barlow/Schaffer Project. Is it wrong that this is what popped into my head?

Brothers and Sisters! I'm going to need to hear all of your voices on this next one. Sing it loud! Let me here you!

We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas (Come on, I can't hear you!)
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

cramx3 · « **Reply #2739 on:** August 31, 2020, 12:45:29 PM »

I saw on blabbermouth that Casey Grillo is going to play drums on the new EP. That's kind of cool, I got a picture with him back before covid ruined 2020 when he played locally with Queensryche since I was wearing a Kamelot shirt.

Zook · « **Reply #2740 on:** October 25, 2020, 02:45:50 PM »

The debut may not be everyone's cup of tea, but this new remix and remaster sounds really good. They didn't take anything out of the mix this time, so I'm excited for Night of the Stormrider's eventual re-release.

Written on the Walls
https://youtu.be/t6UD3VoqiAo

wolfking · « **Reply #2741 on:** October 26, 2020, 05:42:14 AM »

Quote from: Zook on October 25, 2020, 02:45:50 PM

The debut may not be everyone's cup of tea, but this new remix and remaster sounds really good. They didn't take anything out of the mix this time, so I'm excited for Night of the Stormrider's eventual re-release.

Written on the Walls
https://youtu.be/t6UD3VoqiAo

Not bad.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #2742 on:** October 26, 2020, 05:45:55 AM »

I think the Dark Saga boxset already fixed everything that there was to fix with the original recordings, but this sounds good indeed.

I suppose Schaffer didn't feel like pulling a Sharon Osbourne and have Stu singing over the original recordings

but after all the original vocals fit in line anyway with the style so it's all good.

Adami · « **Reply #2743 on:** October 26, 2020, 06:53:27 AM »

I feel like John Schaefer is becoming the George Lucas of metal music.

Zook · « **Reply #2744 on:** November 20, 2020, 02:20:30 AM »

Am I imagining things or does the Winter Nights version of I Died For You have the same music as a song from D&W III?

EDIT: Yeah, It's Timeless Spirit.

Grappler · « **Reply #2745 on:** November 20, 2020, 06:56:57 PM »

I love this version of I Died For You. I think Matt did something similar a number of months ago n his facebook page, as he called it a "cowboy version" of the song.

I need to spend some more time listening to the EP - I got the files last week, but just haven't been up to listening to Christmas music. I found it really cool to see my name in the digital booklet though. I sure as hell wasn't going to pay extra to put my name in Jon's book, but at least they threw that it on the EP.

TAC · « **Reply #2746 on:** November 20, 2020, 07:57:08 PM »

Quote from: Zook on October 25, 2020, 02:45:50 PM

The debut may not be everyone's cup of tea, but this new remix and remaster sounds really good. They didn't take anything out of the mix this time, so I'm excited for Night of the Stormrider's eventual re-release.

Written on the Walls
https://youtu.be/t6UD3VoqiAo

Wow, that's excellent!

IgnotusPerIgnotium · « **Reply #2747 on:** December 13, 2020, 07:22:56 AM »

I've been listening again to the band's first albums, mainly Burnt Offerings and Stormrider..I forgot how much I used to love this band. Looking back I'm amazed by Schaffer and Shawver's writting, mainly Schaffer's..They through many intriguing elements into their songs, really good staff!

Zook · « **Reply #2748 on:** December 17, 2020, 09:20:42 AM »

The 30th Anniversary debut remix sounds great and fully intact. No chopping or omitting like the 2002 remix. Can't wait to add it to the collection.

Grappler · « **Reply #2749 on:** December 17, 2020, 06:55:28 PM »

This new remix of the debut record smokes!

I miss hearing those gallops so much.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #2750 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:39:57 PM »

Recognize anybody?

Yes, that's him.

wolfking · « **Reply #2751 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM »

What kind of protest is that?

Elite · « **Reply #2752 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:40:59 PM »

I have three CDs to put in the trash then. Haven’t listened to those in years anyway, so they’ll hardly be missed. What a moron.

Adami · « **Reply #2753 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:42:02 PM »

I'll still listen to a love the pre-Stu IE albums. I guess it's fortunate that I don't really like their music for the last few years anyway.

Elite · « **Reply #2754 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:44:27 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM

What kind of protest is that?

Is this a joke?

He was in the capitol, apparently. It’s on a lot of the metal news websites.

cramx3 · « **Reply #2755 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:45:34 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM

What kind of protest is that?

Oh just a lovely day over here in the US

I'm not really shocked, but pretty fucking bummed to see someone I actually met and have a signed ticket stub from actually there. What a sad day in American history and to see this guy is apart of it. No mask either which is actually the least offensive thing about what he's doing.

Quote from: Elite on January 06, 2021, 05:44:27 PM

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM
What kind of protest is that?

Is this a joke?
He was in the capitol, apparently. It’s on a lot of the metal news websites.

Wolf is an Aussie, maybe just waking up?

wolfking · « **Reply #2756 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:49:30 PM »

Quote from: Elite on January 06, 2021, 05:44:27 PM

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM
What kind of protest is that?

Is this a joke?
He was in the capitol, apparently. It’s on a lot of the metal news websites.

Hey mate, it's not a joke. I'm indeed an Aussie and don't really follow shit on what's going on over there, apologies. it's alright, I'll do some goggling.

TAC · « **Reply #2757 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:52:18 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:49:30 PM

I'll do some goggling.

Adami · « **Reply #2758 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:52:28 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:49:30 PM

Quote from: Elite on January 06, 2021, 05:44:27 PM
Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:40:45 PM
What kind of protest is that?

Is this a joke?
He was in the capitol, apparently. It’s on a lot of the metal news websites.

Hey mate, it's not a joke. I'm indeed an Aussie and don't really follow shit on what's going on over there, apologies. it's alright, I'll do some goggling.

Just google "What...." and it should fill in the rest accurately.

wolfking · « **Reply #2759 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:53:52 PM »

Hmmm....I see it's pick on the Aussie day.

Alright, Trump supportor, violent protests, got it.

Adami · « **Reply #2760 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:54:28 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 06, 2021, 05:53:52 PM

Hmmm....I see it's pick on the Aussie day.

Alright, Trump supportor, violent protests, got it.

Get Blob back and you can share the brunt of it.

wolfking · « **Reply #2761 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:56:18 PM »

So, this is how Tim feels everyday on here!?

TAC · « **Reply #2762 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:57:01 PM »

Who's Tim?

wolfking · « **Reply #2763 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:59:13 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 06, 2021, 05:57:01 PM

Who's Tim?

Oh, just this guy that we give shit to everyday for refusing to leave the 1980's.

wolfking · « **Reply #2764 on:** January 06, 2021, 06:04:05 PM »

Jeez, reading more about it, these people are fucked. Disappointing that a musician we love would be involved in this shit.

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