Author Topic: The Official Iced Earth Thread v. "Tastes Like Treason!" (Read 314368 times)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #560 on:** November 04, 2010, 04:18:12 AM »

Charred Walls of the Damned is better than anything Iced Earth has done in recent history anyway.

wolfking · « **Reply #561 on:** November 04, 2010, 04:40:41 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on November 04, 2010, 04:18:12 AM

Charred Walls of the Damned is better than anything Iced Earth has done in recent history anyway.

Charred Walls was okay, but let me down to be honest. It just lacked something. Had some solid songs though. I'd easily take it over Something Wicked Part 2, but is nowhere near the league of Part 1.

wolfking · « **Reply #562 on:** November 05, 2010, 04:52:45 AM »

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=148877

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #563 on:** November 05, 2010, 10:53:32 AM »

Charred Walls suffered from a bad master. That seems to be Jason Suecof's issue with producing. Should've payed Sneap to mix/master it.

TAC · « **Reply #564 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:41:47 AM »

What are the setlists for Festivals Of The Wicked?

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #565 on:** November 05, 2010, 12:09:38 PM »

Wacken 2007:
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Burning Times
Declaration Day
Violate
Vengeance Is Mine
Ten Thousand Strong
The Hunter
Stormrider
A Charge To Keep
My Own Savior
Prophecy
Birth Of The Wicked
The Coming Curse
Iced Earth

Not sure on the other two shows.

EDIT: I know they opened with The Dark Saga and Vengeance is Mine at Rock Hard 2008 (Matt's first show back).

Adami · « **Reply #566 on:** November 05, 2010, 12:42:18 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on November 05, 2010, 12:09:38 PM

Wacken 2007:
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Burning Times
Declaration Day
Violate
Vengeance Is Mine
Ten Thousand Strong
The Hunter
Stormrider
A Charge To Keep
My Own Savior
Prophecy
Birth Of The Wicked
The Coming Curse
Iced Earth

Not sure on the other two shows.

EDIT: I know they opened with The Dark Saga and Vengeance is Mine at Rock Hard 2008 (Matt's first show back).

Rock Hard 2008? Was that the chicago show?

TAC · « **Reply #567 on:** November 05, 2010, 01:45:03 PM »

Why is Burning Times in every setlist. They have so many songs better than that. Must be a personal fave of Jon's I suppose...

Adami · « **Reply #568 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:20:52 PM »

Quote from: TAC on November 05, 2010, 01:45:03 PM

Why is Burning Times in every setlist. They have so many songs better than that. Must be a personal fave of Jon's I suppose...

It's not a great song. But to be honest, it's a great live song.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #569 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:51:35 PM »

It's the definitive live Iced Earth song. It always goes over well and it's easy for the performers to play. As far as I can tell, it's been played at every show since the release of Something Wicked This Way Comes.

As for the Rock Hard show...no, that performance was a Euro festival. I realized my mistake. The Chicago show was Matt's first show back.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #570 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:54:43 PM »

Graspop 2008:
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Dark Saga
Vengeance Is Mine
Burning Times
Declaration Day
Violate
Pure Evil
Ten Thousand Strong
Dracula
The Coming Curse
Melancholy (Holy Martyr)
My Own Savior
Iced Earth

I believe this show is also on there.

Adami · « **Reply #571 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:56:08 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on November 05, 2010, 02:51:35 PM

As for the Rock Hard show...no, that performance was a Euro festival. I realized my mistake. The Chicago show was Matt's first show back.

Hell yea it was. Cause I was there.

And what else?

I was near a door while waiting outside, and heard the band doing soundcheck for Question of Heaven.

So I was pretty much the first fan to hear him sing with IE since he returned.

SUCK IT!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #572 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:59:13 PM »

East it out my butt. I party with Ripper, so HA!

Adami · « **Reply #573 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:00:06 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on November 05, 2010, 02:59:13 PM

East it out my butt. I party with Ripper, so HA!

Rippers the guy you party with when the main you guy you party with decides he wants to try other things.

BOOYA!

(don't tell him that, please get me to meet with him!)

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #574 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:14:19 PM »

TAC · « **Reply #575 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:28:13 PM »

Matt Barlow retires!
https://www.bravewords.com/news/157267

ICED EARTH Vocalist Matt Barlow Retires From The Band, Releases Emotional Statement
Hot Flashes
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 15:41:49 EST

Long-time vocalist Matt Barlow has retired from ICED EARTH.

In his heartfelt statement, Barlow cites his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as the reasons for his retirement; however, he has committed to perform with Iced Earth on all 2011 European festival dates, which will be his last with the band.

Matt Barlow’s official statement is as follows:

“Brothers and Sisters,

Let me begin by saying how much of an honor it has been to share my time in Iced Earth with Jon and the guys…and with all of you! Since my return to the band in 2007, it has truly been extraordinary. I have had the opportunity to travel the world and see old friends and meet new ones. Though we had originally thought that the Iced Earth touring schedule would be very limited, we were able to play our fair share of concerts.

During that time we were also able to have a live DVD produced (the forthcoming Festivals of the Wicked). However, due to the rapidly changing music industry, it has become increasingly clear to recording artists that the only way to keep a band viable and to truly reach its potential is through live performances. That means that a band must reach out to new regions of the globe and become pioneers for their own livelihood. Since 2007, Jon and I have always had the best intentions for the future of Iced Earth, and we still do. However, given the band’s projected touring schedule, Iced Earth’s future and mine must now take separate paths.

On my departure from Iced Earth in 2003, I made a commitment to my wife and to the idea that we would start, and raise, our family together. Two years later, my first child was born and two years after that, my second. My youngest son was born about a week before Jon asked me to return to Iced Earth. It was a very exciting and emotional time for all of us, but we were all clear on our intentions. It is apparent to us now that regardless of our belief at that time, time can change an intended outcome. In this instance, I hope that change will not be regarded as a bad thing, but rather as a necessary part of evolution.

Jon and the band must venture into new realms to continue to grow Iced Earth. I commend him for his ideals and wish nothing but to share in his vision. I know that this is not the last time Jon and I will work together, but it will be my last endeavor with Iced Earth. Iced Earth is a name and force of its own. It has been very good to me and has allowed me to live a dream that others would give most anything for. I have been truly blessed to share this experience with everyone. I will continue to support Jon and Iced Earth in every way. I will also continue to create and perform in my own capacity.

These next months will prove to be a very emotional time for me. I am extremely happy to be able to share the experience with Jon, Brent, Freddie, Troy and the Iced Earth family. I am proud to know them and honored that they consider me their friend. It is going to be phenomenal to share the love of this music during several summer festivals and I know that it will be a time we will never forget.

Please consider all that I have brought forth and all of Jon’s offerings before passing judgment on the future of Iced Earth. This band has always strived to give its listeners the very best and I know that Jon, as always, will continue to lead that charge.

“To Iced Earth and all of you…I wish you the very best!!!

Band founder and leader Jon Schaffer reacted to his friend’s decision with equal parts sadness and praise.

“I knew Matt wrestled with this for a long, long time,” said Schaffer. “It wasn’t an easy decision for him. But I love him dearly and I can’t fault his reasons.”

Schaffer continued: “Matt is one of the most sincere people I know, and one of the most talented. His departure deeply saddens me, but I hope all fans of Iced Earth will cut him some slack. I wish Matt well, respect him greatly, and I ask everyone else to do the same.”

With a new album in the works, and a world tour pending, Schaffer has already begun the search for a new vocalist.

“I have a few guys in mind,” said Schaffer. “And as you can imagine, it is a very important decision. One thing is for certain: we are not looking for a Matt Barlow ‘clone’ – we are looking for a front man that brings power and character of his own to the table. There’s only one Matt, and that era of the band’s history will always hold a special place in my heart.”

The band’s long-awaited six-hour, three-concert live DVD Festivals of the Wicked is scheduled for release this spring.

The band recently announced a new summer festival date: Dong Open Air in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany, on July 15th.

With the Dong Open Air date confirmed, Iced Earth will play a total of six summer festivals, including: Wacken, Graspop, Rock am Härtsfeldsee, Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland on July 16th, and the Sweden Rock Festival on June 10th in Sölvesborg, Sweden.

More festival dates will be announced soon on the band’s official web site, MySpace, and Facebook pages.

Announcement of a new vocalist will be made through all social media outlets as soon as a decision is made.

Zook · « **Reply #576 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:56:18 PM »

............. MOTHER FUCKER!!!!!!

TAC · « **Reply #577 on:** March 02, 2011, 03:58:17 PM »

Sorry, man. You're the first guy I thought of when I read it.

wolfking · « **Reply #578 on:** March 02, 2011, 04:09:17 PM »

Surely this doesn't come as a surprise to everyone. Matt needs to go, his heart isn't in it and it has showed.

Jon now says they are not looking for a Barlow clone, yet he already found just the opposite with Tim and he did a terrific job, interesting to see what happens now. Something Wicked Pt 1 was one of their best albums and Pt 2 was easily one of, if not their worst album.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #579 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:07:45 PM »

Well I'm glad I got to see them on their last United States tour before he left, and got to meet him.

They'll probably announce the new singer before Dream Theater announces the new drummer.

Zook · « **Reply #580 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:09:06 PM »

Ripper was not a Barlow clone. They sound nothing alike. This actually was a surprise to me, because although Iced Earth is a revolving door band, I was not expecting Matt to be the one to quit, especially after only one album since his return. I do have faith in Jon at picking a good replacement....

wolfking · « **Reply #581 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:21:01 PM »

Quote from: Zook on March 02, 2011, 05:09:06 PM

Ripper was not a Barlow clone. They sound nothing alike. This actually was a surprise to me, because although Iced Earth is a revolving door band, I was not expecting Matt to be the one to quit, especially after only one album since his return. I do have faith in Jon at picking a good replacement....

Sorry, if you were referring to my post I just reread and edited it. I meant to say that he is NOT a clone. That's why I find it funny, Jon already found what he is now looking for and kicked him to the curb.

Zook · « **Reply #582 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:27:09 PM »

Ok. Well we know who the new vocalist wont be

although it would be twisted if Jon and Ripper settled their differences and he joined and they re-recorded Crucible of Man.

wolfking · « **Reply #583 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Zook on March 02, 2011, 05:27:09 PM

Ok. Well we know who the new vocalist wont be although it would be twisted if Jon and Ripper settled their differences and he joined and they re-recorded Crucible of Man.

Holy Shit. I think you are onto something!!

Although, I think it's safe to say that Iced Earth will struggle from here on whatever they do. I mean, I'd be surprised if they bounce back and become somewhat successful again. I mean, another singer......I just don't see it working for them. Really, Tim coming in for another album may be an okay idea.

Adami · « **Reply #584 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:57:28 PM »

Not surprising, but sad none the less. Best of luck to both guys.

Can't wait for the DVD, whenever it gets released.

wolfking · « **Reply #585 on:** March 02, 2011, 06:27:12 PM »

Quote from: Adami on March 02, 2011, 05:57:28 PM

Not surprising, but sad none the less. Best of luck to both guys.

Can't wait for the DVD, whenever it gets released.

Yeah, really looking forward to the DVD too.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #586 on:** March 02, 2011, 06:31:55 PM »

Them getting back together with Barlow was a desperate move to begin with. Glad he's gone. Hope Ripper comes back.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #587 on:** March 02, 2011, 06:46:44 PM »

Ripper would never come back; it didn't end well between Jon and himself. But then again, stranger things have happened.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #588 on:** March 02, 2011, 07:04:10 PM »

Not surprised.

glaurung · « **Reply #589 on:** March 02, 2011, 07:25:24 PM »

They never should have gotten rid of Tim.

glaurung · « **Reply #590 on:** March 02, 2011, 07:30:12 PM »

Soon DT is going to announce that Barlow left Iced Earth to become their new drummer.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #591 on:** March 02, 2011, 07:37:20 PM »

Maybe ZP Theart will be the new singer since DragonForce got a new one?

CrimsonE · « **Reply #592 on:** March 02, 2011, 08:12:01 PM »

When I heard that Barlow would be back in IE in 2007, I was very pleased, as the band didn't quite sound right without him. But after hearing the 2nd Something Wicked album, I realized it wasn't him. It didn't help that their initial performances with him live pretty much sucked. Although I've heard a bootleg since then that was somewhat better, it is clear that his heart really isn't in the band, and that they'd be better off going with someone who is into a full time touring schedule. Unfortunately, they seem to have burned their bridges with Tim Owens, so it's unlikely we'll see him return. Hell given the fact that musicians in IE have rotated all the time, I wouldn't be surprised to see Portnoy chuck the drums and become their new lead vocalist

In any case, I'm guessing this will be pretty much the last gasp for the band. After all, Shaffer's best riffs from the last decade were in the Demons and Wizards project anyway. I can't see how they really survive yet another lead singer change.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #593 on:** March 02, 2011, 08:55:14 PM »

It doesn't matter who they have singing anymore because Iced Earth won't be great again until Jon starts writing more songs like In Sacred Flames/Behold the Wicked Child.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #594 on:** March 02, 2011, 09:02:30 PM »

After meeting Matt in September, his dismissive attitude told me two things: mother-fucker was tired...and that he wasn't nearly "into" it as much as we were lead to believe. Dumping Tim was huge mistake. This pretty much proves how big of a nose-dive the band has taken.

That being said, I know Freddie the bassist and am attempting to get an audition

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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Who's Iced Earth's best Singer?

Author Topic: The Official Iced Earth Thread v. "Tastes Like Treason!" (Read 314368 times)