ICED EARTH - New Album

ICED EARTH - New Album


IcedEarth.com has posted the cover art for the band’s forthcoming full-length studio album, The Crucible of Man – (Something Wicked Part II) which continues where their 2007 release, Framing Armageddon – (Something Wicked Part I) left off. The Crucible of Man features the return of frontman Matt Barlow who was Schaffer’s original voice of choice to introduce the Something Wicked saga back in 1998 as a trio of songs which concluded their album, Something Wicked This Way Comes.

While the 1998 album provided a general overview of the story Schaffer has been conceptualizing for well over a decade, the saga is being fully brought to life with the release of the back-to-back conceptual albums Framing Armageddon and The Crucible of Man. While both albums provide answers to mysteries the previous releases would create, the timeliness of the story in today’s world is guaranteed to keep people thinking and guessing. Schaffer’s ability to convey the central themes and events of the story without always revealing exactly “why” characters’ decisions are made and “how” events come to pass, will keep fans of the saga coming back as future mediums for the "Something Wicked" storyline are revealed.

A finalized tracklisting for The Crucible of Man and audio interview with Jon Schaffer covering the new material will be featured at IcedEarth.com later this month. The band will begin rehearsals next week for a run of dates in June as direct support for JUDAS PRIEST in Europe, as well as the Hellfest, Bang Your Head, Graspop, and Gods of Metal European festivals.

The Crucible Of Man is due for a late August or early September release on Steamhammer/SPV. The release will then be followed by a North American tour that kicks-off in September and features an appearance as headliner for the ProgPower USA IX festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27. The North American dates will be announced at IcedEarth.com when they are confirmed.

The single from the new album is titled, 'I Walk Among You' and is being released worldwide this week by Steamhammer/SPV and features the new track, 'I Walk Alone', as well as three additional songs from Framing Armageddon with new vocal performances by Matt Barlow. All tracks can be listened to in their entirety at both the band’s official website and MySpace page pages with exception of the track, 'A Charge to Keep' which is an iTunes exclusive.

BW&BK's Mark Gromen has issued two separate reports regarding The Crucible Of Man while spending time with Iced Earth mainman Jon Schaffer at Morrisound in Tampa, Florida. They are available here:
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ICED EARTH - September Release Dates Confirmed For New Studio Album

ICED EARTH have confirmed the release dates for their forthcoming full-length studio album, The Crucible Of Man - Something Wicked Part II, to be released on the Steamhammer/SPV record labels.

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5th
United Kingdom and Europe: September 8th
USA and Canada: September 9th

The album continues where their 2007 release, Framing Armageddon – Something Wicked Part I left off. The Crucible of Man features the return of frontman Matt Barlow who was Schaffer’s original voice of choice to introduce the Something Wicked saga back in 1998 as a trio of songs which concluded their album, Something Wicked This Way Comes.

As previously reported, Iced Earth have confirmed sixteen North American tour dates for the fall of 2008 that will take the band to all corners of the United States including New York, Florida, Oregon, and California, as well as dates in Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

Joining the band as special guests are INTO ETERNITY and SAVIOURS.

For the dates listed below, Iced Earth will be offering a very limited number of fans the opportunity to attend the show as the band’s guest VIPs.

Fans who purchase a “Child of the Wicked” VIP package with www.icedearth.com
will receive the following:

- A Ticket to an Iced Earth concert
- VIP meet and greet with Iced Earth
- Autographed item from Iced Earth
- Limited Edition Iced Earth T-Shirt
- VIP commemorative laminate

The VIP packages are very limited and available on a first-come/ first-serve basis via the Iced Earth website. The VIP package cost is $65 including the concert ticket. VIP packages and ticket sales via www.icedearth.com
will be available starting June 13th.

Regular tickets sales via Ticketmaster and all other outlets will not begin until June 20th and will be subject to local service fees. To learn more about the tour and how to purchase the VIP package and tickets for the shows below, visit the official Iced Earth website at www.icedearth.com

ICED EARTH Hits The Billboard Singles Charts

American heavy metal icons ICED EARTH have placed in the upper reaches of the Billboard singles charts following the release of their latest single, 'I Walk Among You'. The single debuted at #2 on the Billboard Maxi Singles Chart and #3 on the Billboard Top Singles Chart.

'I Walk Among You' marks the long-awaited return of vocalist Matthew Barlow and is the precursor to the forthcoming full-length album The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part 2), which is scheduled for release on September 9. The release features the single 'I Walk Alone', along with two re-recorded tracks from Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part 1) which feature Barlow on vocals.

'I Walk Alone' is currently streaming on BW&BK's KnuckleTracks Audio Player - head to the left-hand-side of BraveWords.com to listen.

ICED EARTH - Audio Interview With Mainman Jon Schaffer

IcedEarth.com caught up with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer on June 16 for an audio interview lasting 15 minutes which is available on the BW&BK KnuckleTracks Audio Player - head to the left-hand-side of BraveWords.com to listen. The interview is also available as a free mp3 download (15.2 MB) here.

Interview topics include:
- The choice of title for the forthcoming release, The Crucible Of Man - Something Wicked Part II
- Choir arrangements used during recording, including the vocal arrangments (chants) used at the conclusion of the song, 'The Coming Curse' from 1998's' Something Wicked This Way Comes release
- Thoughts on re-recording songs from the back-catalog as acoustic versions
- Technical talk about mastering, volume, compression, and dynamic range
- Playing live with the new touring lineup


Iced Earth recently placed in the upper reaches of the Billboard singles charts following the release of their latest single, 'I Walk Among You'. The single debuted at #2 on the Billboard Maxi Singles Chart and #3 on the Billboard Top Singles Chart.

'I Walk Among You' marks the long-awaited return of vocalist Matthew Barlow and is the precursor to the forthcoming full-length album The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part 2), which is scheduled for release on September 9. The release features the single 'I Walk Alone', along with two re-recorded tracks from Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part 1) which feature Barlow on vocals.

'I Walk Alone' is currently streaming on BW&BK's KnuckleTracks Audio Player - head to the left-hand-side of BraveWords.com to listen.

la sortie approche, voici le résumé des courses , et surtout les 1ers extraits Jon Schaffer et
Matt Barlow apparement en pleine forme :

http://www.myspace.com/icedearth

voir aussi cette video : Professionally filmed video footage of ICED EARTH's June 28, 2008 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3O9bEwP2OA

"The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" will be released through SPV Records on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5
Rest of Europe: September 8
USA, Canada: September 9

"The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" track listing:

01. In Sacred Flames
02. Behold The Wicked Child
03. Minions Of The Watch
04. The Revealing
05. A Gift Or A Curse
06. Crown Of The Fallen
07. The Dimensional Gauntlet
08. I Walk Alone
09. Harbinger Of Fate
10. Crucify The King
11. Sacrificial Kingdoms
11. Something Wicked (Part 3)
12. Divide And Devour
14. Come What May
15. Epilogue

"The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" continues where ICED EARTH's 2007 release, "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)" left off. "The Crucible of Man" features the return of frontman Matt Barlow who was mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer's original voice of choice to introduce the "Something Wicked" saga back in 1998 as a trio of songs which concluded their album, "Something Wicked This Way Comes".

While the 1998 album provided a general overview of the story Schaffer has been conceptualizing for well over a decade, the saga is being fully brought to life with the release of the back-to-back conceptual albums "Framing Armageddon" and "The Crucible of Man". While both albums provide answers to mysteries the previous releases would create, the timeliness of the story in today's world is guaranteed to keep people thinking and guessing. Schaffer's ability to convey the central themes and events of the story without always revealing exactly "why" characters' decisions are made and "how" events come to pass, will keep fans of the saga coming back as future mediums for the "Something Wicked" storyline are revealed.

"The Crucible of Man"'s release will be followed by a North American tour that kicks off in September and features an appearance as headliner for the ProgPower USA IX festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27.

The single from the new album is titled "I Walk Among You" and was released worldwide in June by Steamhammer/SPV and features the new track "I Walk Alone" as well as three additional songs from "Framing Armageddon" with new vocal performances by Matt Barlow.

ICED EARTH Move Los Angeles Show To Larger Venue

ICED EARTH, whose new album The Crucible Of Man - Something Wicked Part II"is released September 5th (Germany, Switzerland, Austria), September 8th (UK, Rest of Europe) and September 9th (USA, Rest of world) have announced that their Los Angeles show, originally booked at The Avalon for October 24th has been moved to The Wiltern Theatre due to overwhelming demand. Tickets for the new location will go on sale September 6th.

Due to additional backstage facilities, there will also be a limited number of additional "Child Of The Wicked" VIP packages available at www.icedearth.com.

"It's awesome that the Minions are gathering in force to see the band this fall on the North American Crucible, and I can't wait to see you all on tour!", says Jon Schaffer.

The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part II) features the following tracklisting:
'In Sacred Flames',
'Behold The Wicked Child',
'Minions Of The Watch',
'The Revealing',
'A Gift Or A Curse',
'Crown Of The Fallen',
'The Dimensional Gauntlet',
'I Walk Alone',
'Harbinger Of Fate',
'Crucify The King',
'Sacrificial Kingdoms',
'Something Wicked (Part 3)',
'Divide And Devour',
'Come What May',
'Epilogue'.