Author Topic: The Official Iced Earth Thread v. "Tastes Like Treason!" (Read 314501 times)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #630 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:23:29 AM »

I wanted to give up on this band, but I'm actually interested again now. Sounds like Jon's got his sense of purpose back. Hopefully he'll actually stick to his guns this time around.

glaurung · « **Reply #631 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:30:03 AM »

Quote from: Adami on March 16, 2011, 11:04:52 AM

Quote from: Zook on March 16, 2011, 11:02:19 AM
Interesting. I haven't really ever listened to Into Eternity, but a song I did hear by them a long time ago I didn't care for because of the vocals Um, so did that band break up or something, and should I give them a chance? I guess I'm gonna have seeing as their singer is now fronting Iced fucking Earth. ... Very interesting.

He has a very very different voice than Matt, but can screech higher than probably tim. But I don't know what song you've heard, since Into Eternity has had at least 2 different singers, but here's an example of his range, (like I said, very different than matt).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nQ4ZR-NI6A

After listening to that... I'm not getting my hopes up.

Zook · « **Reply #632 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:51:29 AM »

Watched the video on my girlfriend's blackberry. I don't know if it's because this guy is now the vocalist of one my all time favorite bands and my brain is forcing a liking, but the growls and screams didn't bother me and those wails were awesome. Incoming serious KrotchRaut Influence? I think I'm gonna check this band out.

TAC · « **Reply #633 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:59:12 AM »

Iced Earth-A modern day Rainbow.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #634 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:39:46 PM »

I knew it was Stu the second Barlow released that statement. After seeing them tour in '08, its an obvious fit.

Adami · « **Reply #635 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:03:40 PM »

Quote from: MykeHavoc on March 16, 2011, 12:39:46 PM

I knew it was Stu the second Barlow released that statement. After seeing them tour in '08, its an obvious fit.

It makes a lot of sense, I just hope they utilize Stu to his full extent.

Zook · « **Reply #636 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:09:01 PM »

Can the guy do the really deep low vocals like in Dante's Inferno?

Adami · « **Reply #637 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:12:13 PM »

Quote from: Zook on March 16, 2011, 01:09:01 PM

Can the guy do the really deep low vocals like in Dante's Inferno?

I don't know. Tim couldn't, but I hope this guy can.

Zook · « **Reply #638 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:14:49 PM »

I know Tim couldn't, but then again, they never really tried did they?

Adami · « **Reply #639 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:16:00 PM »

Quote from: Zook on March 16, 2011, 01:14:49 PM

I know Tim couldn't, but then again, they never really tried did they?

I am very eager to see how they perform together in the future.

Zook · « **Reply #640 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:43:11 PM »

So with a FIFTH (!!!) vocalist, can we expect Days Of Purgatory 2?

GuineaPig · « **Reply #641 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:58:02 PM »

They'll spend the next 5 years re-recording all existing material.

wolfking · « **Reply #642 on:** March 16, 2011, 02:34:46 PM »

Never heard this guy but after listening to Timeless Winter, I'm impressed. This guy would be able to do material off the first two albums perfectly!

AndyDT · « **Reply #643 on:** May 12, 2011, 06:25:16 AM »

Songs like "watching over me" aren't going to sound right with anyone other than Barlow I'd say, possibly more songs.

Adami · « **Reply #644 on:** May 12, 2011, 11:28:55 AM »

Quote from: AndyDT on May 12, 2011, 06:25:16 AM

Songs like "watching over me" aren't going to sound right with anyone other than Barlow I'd say, possibly more songs.

I agree. But with Stu, I'm sure they'll focus on the heavier songs, since that's what he does best. I also wouldn't be surprised if their new songs had screaming/growling on occasion.

wolfking · « **Reply #645 on:** June 04, 2011, 06:59:49 PM »

Hey guys, according to the online cd store I use, Festivals of teh Wicked has a June 27th release date!! Can't find any information around about this, but on this site it's available for pre order.

https://www.cdwow.com.au/search?q=iced+earth&sort=release

Zook · « **Reply #646 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:19:17 PM »

I believe that's the right date. Can't say I'm too excited about this. Having 3 nearly identical concerts seems rather pointless, but I'll probably still get it. I hope the documentary is good.

Obfuscation · « **Reply #647 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:00:06 PM »

Quote from: Zook on June 04, 2011, 08:19:17 PM

I believe that's the right date. Can't say I'm too excited about this. Having 3 nearly identical concerts seems rather pointless, but I'll probably still get it. I hope the documentary is good.

Yes, I am mostly interested in the documentary as well.

Zook · « **Reply #648 on:** June 13, 2011, 11:22:35 AM »

Quote

Everyone,

Jon just sent this to me and asked me to share it with all of you...

Hello gang!

Just a quick update for you from the road. We had a great weekend playing at Sweden Rock Friday and the Rock Hard festival in Germany on Saturday. The band’s having a lot of fun, and today we begin rehearsing the new songs for the forthcoming CD, titled “Dystopia.” We begin master tracking in Florida in 2 weeks and will be traveling between Europe and the US this summer to play festivals and finish the new album. I can honestly say that I haven’t had this many songs give me goose bumps since we recorded Something Wicked This Way Comes, way back in 1998, so this is also very exciting.

As you can imagine, it’s a very busy time for us. I think we’re all having emotional ups and downs as we’re coming to the end of an era with Matt’s retirement, and we’re also very excited about the future with Stu coming onboard, so it’s a little bit of a roller coaster ride for us. However, we are having a killer time, and Matt is performing at his absolute best and going out with pure class and style, which is always the way he rolls.

We also had a great time hanging out with the guys in Down last night at the Rock Hard festival. Freddie and my manager joined them onstage for a nice jam at the end of the show. It was brilliant and a lot of fun.

We’ll be keeping you posted on updates as things move along through the summer.

Best to you all!!

Jon

EDIT: Just looked up what Dystopia means, and OH NO I HOPE THIS DOESN'T SOUND LIKE SONS OF LIBERTY!!!!!!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #649 on:** June 13, 2011, 05:11:41 PM »

Eh, that's a fairly uninspired title choice, but I'll certainly hold all reservation till I hear it. There is the high school kid part inside of me excited for the prospect of a new Iced Earth record.

Obfuscation · « **Reply #650 on:** June 13, 2011, 05:17:49 PM »

I'm waiting for Horror Show Pt.2

Vajra · « **Reply #651 on:** June 13, 2011, 05:40:48 PM »

Quote from: Obfuscation on June 13, 2011, 05:17:49 PM

I'm waiting for Horror Show Pt.2

That would be beautiful.

I'm very excited to hear how Stu sounds in Iced Earth, since he's great in Into Eternity. An amazing vocalist, he matched Labrie's skill when I saw them in 07.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #652 on:** June 14, 2011, 08:18:23 AM »

Quote from: Obfuscation on June 13, 2011, 05:17:49 PM

I'm waiting for Horror Show Pt.2

You and me both.

stryker · « **Reply #653 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:53:35 PM »

Hey guys! I just came up on this thread. I'm fairly new to this forum and love how there is an Iced Earth thread in the general music discussion!

I've always loved this band and I am excited for the new singer. I also see Dark Saga not getting a lot of love here, what's the deal?? It's probably my favorite record from them. Maybe I'm just weird!!

Zook · « **Reply #654 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:08:30 PM »

Welcome! Good to see another Iced Earth fan. Unfortunately this band isn't too popular around these parts. I think 95% of DTF hates power metal and the like. Fantasy can only be on TV, not in music... Anyway, The Dark Saga is pretty good, but it doesn't get too many spins from me. I remember when I bought a huge IE haul back in 04, I put TDS on and hated it. But A Question of Heaven is my favorite IE song (the live version) and basically the live versions of all TDS songs are so much better than studio. Can't wait for the new album!

Zydar · « **Reply #655 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:13:11 PM »

The Dark Saga is one of my favourite albums from them (along with Something Wicked This Way Comes). It has I Died For You, Violate, Vengeance Is Mine, A Question Of Heaven, and my favourite IE song - The Hunter.

stryker · « **Reply #656 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:19:05 PM »

Quote from: Zydar on June 14, 2011, 01:13:11 PM

The Dark Saga is one of my favourite albums from them (along with Something Wicked This Way Comes). It has I Died For You, Violate, Vengeance Is Mine, A Question Of Heaven, and my favourite IE song - The Hunter.

Yes! It has a ton of great material on it!

TheMadgician · « **Reply #657 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:29:14 PM »

The Dark Saga was actually what drew me to Iced Earth. I was big into Spawn when I was younger. So then I saw Iced Earth did an album about Spawn. Had to have it. No question.

I also don't think I'd seen this thread until just earlier today. Glad I noticed it. Love Iced Earth. One of the better bands from my early days of metal.

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #658 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:58:14 PM »

Dark Saga rules. It's probably the most concise release in the discography. I find myself listening to it more then any other record, really.

wolfking · « **Reply #659 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:13:07 PM »

That ending trilogy!!

MykeHavoc · « **Reply #660 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:36:38 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on June 14, 2011, 04:13:07 PM

That ending trilogy!!

Eh, Suffering Scarred sounds too much like Black Sabbath and is boring. The latter two songs though are great.

Vajra · « **Reply #661 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:48:57 PM »

Quote from: Zook on June 14, 2011, 01:08:30 PM

I think 95% of DTF hates power metal and the like.

But Dream Theater is about as close to power metal as it gets, without actually being power metal...

Zook · « **Reply #662 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:54:11 PM »

Quote from: Samara on June 14, 2011, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: Zook on June 14, 2011, 01:08:30 PM
I think 95% of DTF hates power metal and the like.
But Dream Theater is about as close to power metal as it gets, without actually being power metal...

How did you come to that conclusion?

glaurung · « **Reply #663 on:** June 14, 2011, 05:22:50 PM »

Quote from: Samara on June 14, 2011, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: Zook on June 14, 2011, 01:08:30 PM
I think 95% of DTF hates power metal and the like.
But Dream Theater is about as close to power metal as it gets, without actually being power metal...

wat

wolfking · « **Reply #664 on:** June 14, 2011, 05:46:01 PM »

Quote from: Samara on June 14, 2011, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: Zook on June 14, 2011, 01:08:30 PM
I think 95% of DTF hates power metal and the like.
But Dream Theater is about as close to power metal as it gets, without actually being power metal...

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